Pick ‘n Pay: A sustainable eye on the future of retail
Whilst the economic decline continues to hit the customer in the pocket, there will always be a demand for grocery provisions. That was a point borne out by a recent statement made by Pick n Pay that it expected its latest financial results to indicate higher annual turnover. In early April the company stated that […]
Lanseria International Airport: Expansion cleared for take-off
As the African continent continues to develop both socially and economically, so does the clamour for new air passengers. Very much in the domestic scrum for customers, privately-owned Lanseria International Airport is more than holding its own, enjoying rapid expansion. The story of Lanseria is one of the nation’s successes. Having begun life back in […]
SA Airways: Keeping pace with the fast-moving aviation sector
As the aviation world broadens its networks, Africa remains a Continent loaded with potential. Of course the more developed African economies have better links to the rest of the world, none more so than South Africa. South African Airways (SAA) is the national flag carrier and remains the largest airline in the country. The company […]
Evolution Architects: A Finger on the Pulse of Change
The landscape for architects has changed immeasurably over the past couple of decades. Technology has been the catalyst for huge change in the design process, while the introduction of Green Star Ratings to the South African property market has precipitated an enormous paradigm shift in the last four years. Adapting to such a developing market […]
Selati Group: No ceiling for revitalised roofing business
Celebrating 50 years of trading is a significant landmark for any business, but when that business has been through the trials and tribulations to befall the Selati Group, that achievement is even further embellished. The family-run company started out in life as a small hardware store in Limpopo Province but has grown and evolved into […]
Free State Maize: Securing the Best Deal
In recent years South Africa’s farmers have enjoyed the benefits of technological advances that have significantly improved crop-growing conditions. Helping to manage both the financial and farming environment, Free State Maize (Vrystaat Mielies) has become an essential element to South Africa’s grain market. The company is a grain trading company in the agricultural business sector, […]
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 […]
SANRAL: Creating value for the nation’s long-term transport prospects
Across the nation, the need for reliable, safe, well-maintained roads is well known, as the country looks to further develop infrastructure to stimulate social and economic growth. Since 1998, the state of South Africa’s roads has fallen under the remit of the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited, known as SANRAL. The organisation is […]
Freightmore: A unique set of values delivering success
If variety is the spice of life, it is having a hugely positive effect on Freightmore. The family owned Cape Town business has enjoyed tremendous growth in recent years, having been founded in 1986 by Monty Govender, who remains CEO. In the early years the company found its niche in the print industry, however the […]
Cambridge Food: A fresh look at retail shopping
In the July issue of The SA-Mag, we took a detailed look at the development of Massmart in South Africa. The business is enjoying rapid growth throughout the retail sector, with its Masscash division providing fierce competition in the supermarket sector. Central to Masscash’s success, is the rapidly-expanding Cambridge Food. To make a real impact […]