Grand Central Airport: Going back to school for take off
When the South African Government adopted a new approach to national aviation in 1998, it heralded a period of transition for many airports. For many airports, losing their international status proved an enormous blow, but for some, the change has proved the catalyst for creating different revenue streams. Such has been the story of Grand […]
The Port of Cape Town: The gateway to economic development
The City of Cape Town is undergoing huge infrastructure transformation at present. From improved roads and rail tracks, the local economy and socially deprived areas are now being boosted by better transport links – and the same is very much true at the local port. Cape Town is situated approximately 120 nautical miles north-west of […]
At Source Handmade Foods (Pty) Ltd: A Marriage of Tradition and Innovation
Pitching a business to the retail giants can be a long, drawn-out affair. Indeed, when Handri Conradie, CEO of At Source Handmade Foods first approached South Africa’s major supermarkets, it would have been easy to have dismissed his hopes as a gamble. However, 2002 was in many ways the beginning of a dream Conradie had […]
Massmart: Ongoing progress underlines a tumultuous year
Last winter The SA-Mag explored the success and continued evolution of Massmart as the company had embarked upon a major initiative to improve its environmental footprint and work closer with local suppliers. In what has been a tumultuous subsequent year, we revisit some of the key developments to have emerged subsequently. There was a major […]
G4S South Africa: Offering peace of mind in an insecure world
The world of security is a complex, highly sophisticated, technological challenge in modern South Africa. The ability to adapt to new threats, to accurately assess risk and to implement successful security systems is an art form of its own and something G4S South Africa has perfected over many years. “We operate in a different market […]
PetroSA: Inspiring a bright future for South Africa’s energy supply
The oil and gas sector is one under pressure and innovation always lurks just under the surface. For PetroSA it has been a busy year, with the opening on its geosciences facility one of the major highlights. That Cape Town-based project became a reality last August for the state-owned oil company, with the site boasting […]
Department of Water Affairs and Forestry: Where education makes a splash
South Africa is a land rich in natural resources that offer prosperity for future generations. Perhaps its most under-rated commodity however is water – and educating tomorrow’s citizens about the importance of water is at the heart of a key initiative run by the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWA). Under the moniker “you […]
Merck (Pty) Ltd: Blending old traditions with the modern world
The pharmaceutical industry is dominated by global giants. Increasingly the African continent is becoming home to this multi-national corporations, with a particular focus on South Africa. Merck has business interests across the sub-Saharan region, offering customers a wide range of products – from innovative prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines to life science solutions. The company […]
Drakenstein Municipality: Driving local economic stimulus
Alongside the provision of day to day activities and services, the modern municipality also has to be prepared for the unexpected – and have the resources to deal with potential disasters. Such was the need at Drakenstein Municipality in January 2017, when a Paarl wildfire threatened local vineyards and olive groves. The Drakenstein Municipality fire […]
Dube TradePort: All systems go for economic and social opportunities
The need for continued investment in South Africa’s infrastructure continues to be felt acutely across the country. The positive economic benefits of such development are perhaps most positively demonstrated at the pride of KwaZulu Natal: Dube TradePort. Dube TradePort Corporation, is a business entity of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government, and is charged with the responsibility […]