Thursday, 24 September 2026

Brand Africa chairperson Tebe Ikalafeng said South Africa’s creative and cultural industries are worth about R300 billion and employ roughly 1.5 million people, requiring stronger intellectual-property protection.

Madiba shirt designer Nabil Damase warned that international brands copy African designs without adequately rewarding local creatives, urging government departments to help patent designs before global release.

Volkswagen South Africa marked 75 years of local production, with its operations and supplier network directly or indirectly benefiting about 50,000 people while anchoring the Eastern Cape economy.

Saru chief executive Rian Oberholzer said the Springboks’ business has grown to roughly R2.2 billion, while successful test matches generate more than R500 million for host cities.

Saru is reviewing Springbok ticket pricing, particularly middle categories B and C, after the most expensive and cheapest tickets sold out first; the aim is wider access without undermining income.