Monday, 21 September 2026

South Africa’s olive industry is growing by 8% to 10% annually, with 95% of growers in the Western Cape and new investment emerging elsewhere.

Consumers were urged to look for the SA Olive CTC seal, which confirms local production and quality testing, and to read labels carefully for blended oils.

Sectional-title owners should receive AGM minutes within seven days and levy notifications within 14 days; owners can approach CSOS if trustees fail to convene meetings.

African Tales’ online art auction features more than 60 lots, aims to raise at least R600,000, and sends 100% of proceeds towards animal welfare.

Musician Celeste Swift’s song “What If You Had Stayed”, officially released on 2 October, was written after her miscarriage to help others process similar grief.