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 […]
Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality: The catalyst for a thriving economic community
Municipalities across South Africa face a stream of socio-economic challenges, with sustainability high on the list of priorities. In Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, a series of shrewd projects is helping to improve the way of life for over 800,000 people. Buffalo City is a metropolitan municipality situated on the east coast of Eastern Cape Province and encompasses the towns […]
Interpak Books: At the cusp of printing technology
Technology has played an important role in transforming many business sectors, but perhaps the printing industry has been impacted more than most. For Interpak Books (Pty) Limited, one of the best known printers in South Africa, the changes have been fully embraced by a business with a new focus. Interpak Books was launched some 48 […]
Stockowners Business Park: Bringing Prosperity to a Region
As an entrepreneur, building a business must give one an eminent sense of pride. To develop a project that will potentially enhance thousands of lives and bring economic prosperity to a region, leaves a far greater legacy. That is the dream of Gerald Mundell, owner and developer of the Stockowners Business Park, which is fast […]
McCormick Property Development: Heightened sophistication unlocking Africa’s potential
Twelve months ago The SA-Mag was privileged to tell the uplifting story of McCormick Property Development (MPD) and its ground-breaking construction work in isolated South African townships during the years of Apartheid. This month we revisited the company and Jason McCormick, Managing Director, shared his vision for an exciting 12 months ahead. In actual fact, […]
Build it: The Building Materials for a Success Business
Retail success has remained a challenge across South Africa over the past year. Whilst the economic downturn has undoubtedly affected consumer spending power, some businesses have continued to perform well, enjoying growth. The SPAR Group Limited is primarily a wholesaler and distributor of goods and services to SPAR and SaveMor supermarkets, Build it building materials […]
Assmang Proprietary Limited: Meeting 21st Century global demands
Globalisation continues to play an ever-increasing role in South Africa’s economy, but within the realms of mining, it is of course nothing new. 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. […]
eThekwini Municipality: Achieving the Vision
The statement is ambitious the plans are bold but the eThekwini Municipality has laid down a structure that it confidently predicts will make Durban Africa’s most liveable city, where all citizens live in harmony by 2030. eThekwini has a lot to live up to by its own decree but when one casts a closer eye […]
Johannesburg City Parks: Maintaining green spaces for generations to come
Tradition dictates that South Africa’s major cities continue to grow, with an annual migration of people in search of work. That puts a premium on green spaces in large urban areas, with Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) responsible for the management of this important commodity in the nation’s largest city. JCPZ oversees in excess […]