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Déjà vu at Durban beaches: E. coli forces closures

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Here’s a quick news round-up, including young doctors in SA struggling with placements, some Durban beaches closing due to E. coli, King Coal targeting a marginal economic zone in Limpopo, COP29 outcomes, and how tech adoption can turn SMEs into Black Friday giants.

27 Nov 2024 5AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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