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Pick n Pay has announced the recall of three peanut butter brands – No Name Smooth Peanut Butter, Eden Smooth Peanut Butter, and Eden Crunch Peanut Butter. Pick n Pay said on Saturday that all affected products had been promptly removed from store shelves. “The recall is specifically for products with an expiry date falling between the present and July 2025,” Pick n Pay said. “Customers are encouraged to return any such products to Pick n Pay for a full refund. “Additionally, the recall extends to products irrespective of their expiry date or whether they have been opened, reflecting the…

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South African thermal coal producer and exporter Thungela Resources, in partnership with the Mpumalanga Department of Education, unveils the Thungela Education Initiative. This programme is dedicated to enhancing access to high-quality education for students in the foundational and intermediate phases, spanning from grades R to 4, across 45 “no-fee” schools. Additionally, it aims to offer support to educators. With a dynamic five-year plan and an investment totaling R160 million, the initiative will roll out in two of Mpumalanga’s district municipalities where Thungela operations are situated. “We are proud to launch an initiative that seeks to deliver solutions to one of…

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A fraudulent contractor deceived an elderly individual into providing over R500,000, purportedly for his “brother’s wedding,” his “daughter’s operation,” and his “tax debt.” The Hawks’ Gqeberha serious commercial crime investigation unit, with support from their counterparts in Bellville, Cape Town, has apprehended a second suspect linked to the scheme. The Gqeberha based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation of the Hawks with the assistance of Bellville Serious Commercial Crime Investigation of the Hawks arrested Thembeka Bendon (47) for allegations of fraud. Bendon is the second accused to be arrested after the arrest of Thina Mpuhlu (42) who was arrested on 26 October…

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Thungela, a pure-play producer and exporter of high-quality thermal coal, has been honoured with the Top Employer Certification, securing an impressive score of 87.86%. This prestigious certification reflects Thungela’s commitment to excellence in various key areas of organisational development. Showcasing excellence, Thungela achieved an impeccable 100% score in business strategy, employer branding, talent acquisition, ethics, and integrity. This accomplishment not only reinforces Thungela’s status as a leader but highlights its commitment to maintaining high standards for vital operational standards. These achievements are indicative of Thungela’s persistent efforts to promote transparency, uphold integrity, and pursue a strategic vision that aligns with…

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Vumacam and NAVIC are joining forces in an alliance aimed at extending the reach and influence of the SafeCity initiative throughout South Africa. Up until now, the initiative has solely relied on Vumacam technology and cameras. This collaboration, supported by infrastructure and technology, strengthens SafeCity’s fundamental principles of community, collective accountability, and the ability to foster a safer environment for all communities, irrespective of socio-economic backgrounds. The alliance will support the SafeCity initiative and is set to immediately enhance coordinated efforts to tackle crime in South Africa. Vumacam and NAVIC will combine their technology and extensive networks to combat crime…

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The Pretoria High Court on Tuesday dismissed an application by Kwaito music guru Arthur Mafokate to have his property released from a preservation order. On 21 December 2022, the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) obtained an order to preserve Property 85 Carslwald Road, Midrand belonging to Mafokate, the sole member of 999 Music. FILE PHOTO: The R7.5 million guest house known as La Villa Rosa in Midrand Allegations are that Mofokate used his nonprofit organisation (NPO), the SA Arts and Development Association (SAADA), to siphon the funds, which he used to buy property. The allegations…

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Huawei, the leading global vendor of digital power products and solutions, underlined the importance of energy storage and safety for residential Solar PV systems during the launch of its Fusionsolar Residential Luna 2.0 Smart PV solution into the South African market. The launch, which took place in Sandton, highlighted the growing importance of residential solar PV in addressing South Africa’s energy needs, while also showcasing its superior safety measures and their importance. Energy storage systems in particular have become increasingly vital in addressing the challenges of an unstable power grid and frequent power outages. The country faces issues of electricity…

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Each year, sales of fully electric vehicles (EVs) are more than doubling, with the used car market seeing a 133% increase in EV sales in 2023 when compared to 2022 sales¹. However, South African consumers are still anxious about range, expressing specific concerns about the distance that EVs can travel on a single charge on the open road.  Now in its third year, AutoTrader’s annual #ElectricCarChallenge is designed to address these concerns and set a national benchmark for electric mobility in South Africa. The intention of the #ElectricCarChallenge is to establish the distance that EVs can achieve on a single…

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Cell C today announced it has appointed Darius Badenhorst to the role of Chief Growth Officer, effective February 2024. His exceptional track record and 14 years’ experience in Financial Services and Telecommunications bring a new level of ability to propel Cell C’s growth and innovation strategies. As Chief Growth Officer, Badenhorst will be responsible for overseeing crucial areas of business development, customer retention, and customer relationship management throughout the value chain and lifecycle to further accelerate growth. His extensive background in quantitative analysis and financial engineering will be instrumental in navigating the evolving telecommunications landscape . Jorge Mendes, CEO of…

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The multisite Johannesburg Internet Exchange (JINX) has completed the installation of high-speed dark fibre across the span of the entire network to radically boost the exchange’s resilience and backbone capacity in 2024. “Successful digital transformation centred around the generation of e-GDP depends on the infinite bandwidth that dark fibre enables,” says INX-ZA chair, Prenesh Padayachee. Dark fibre rolled-out between the six data centres where JINX is located provides virtually unlimited future network capacity. INX-ZA can now easily enable additional capacity between sites as more peers connect to the JINX peering fabric. JINX data centre locations presently include:  Dimension Data Parklands…

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