Great Wall Motors South Africa: Blending quality and innovation on the road

As South Africa builds its reputation as a strong manufacturing base on the international market, one of the big industries targeted for growth has been automotive. The South African Government has – and continues to work hard to attract international investment in training, R&D and manufacturing plants. Chinese-owned Great Wall Motors (GWM) is a relatively […]

Pick n Pay: Turning fortunes around with innovation and modernisation

With South Africa consumer spending feeling the economic strain, competition among leading retailers remains fierce, with the need for innovation and value for money never higher. One of the main names on South Africa’s high streets and within its malls remains Pick n Pay, a company that continues to evolve and expand. “Pick n Pay […]

Assmang Proprietary Ltd: Over 80 years of assured delivery

The global nature of mining continues to impact on South African operations. Assmang Proprietary Limited, a company incorporated in the Republic of South Africa and its joint venture and subsidiary companies, has dealt with the effects of globalisation for decades, and continues to excel. The company mines manganese ore at the Black Rock Mining Complex […]

Langeberg Municipality: Delivering on a pledge for stability and sustainability

Located in the scenic Cape Winelands District of the Western Province, Langeberg Municipality enjoys the luxury of reaping reward from the fruits of the land, whilst maintaining a balance as a modern establishment that has to deal with the social and economic challenges of the 21st century. The Constitution of 1996 required that a municipality […]

MSP Developments: Affordable Quality Living

When the economy starts to falter, many companies go through measures aimed at tightening the belt. For South Africa’s property development market, the effects have been more significant, given the industry’s reliance on financing from sometimes less than enthusiastic banks. At MSP Developments however, business has continued to gather pace thanks to a combination of […]

Golf Data Holdings (Pty) Ltd: Making the most of lessons learned

The golfing industry is going through considerable change at present, as demographics and lifestyles evolve, along with customer expectations. The essential point is that the industry needs to adapt to its changing markets and learn from experience. That is precisely the approach taken by Golf Data (Pty) Ltd. (www.golfdata.co.za), as the company, headquartered in Somerset […]

Uvuko Civils: Adding Inspiration to Construction

Whilst in a sense all construction work can be called groundbreaking, the exploits of Uvuko Civils have taken that term to a new level. The success and drive of the Johannesburg-based business has very come through the determination of Rachel Tladi – who started the business in 2002, having come from an accounting background and […]

Mining and Slurry Technology (Pty) Ltd: Pumping vitality into business

In the current economic climate it is often said of businesses that only the strong will survive. With a company ethos that proclaims “Forging new direction and maintaining strength”, Mining and Slurry Technology (Pty) Ltd (MST) has demonstrated adaptability and courage, to deliver a remarkably successful change in strategy. MST is a slurry pump company […]

O’Kin: Combining tradition with a forward-thinking approach

The ability to adapt to changing market conditions and consumer trends is one of a company’s best assets when done effectively. Within the South African meat industry, a series of mergers and acquisitions resulted in a rebranding and the emergence last year of a new player: O’Kin. In the past 12 months O’Kin has strengthened […]