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There’s been an outcry about the high ticket prices for Springbok games – but are they justified? Why eco-labels in their current form are not helping South Africans make more sustainable choices. And how tariff hikes are going to affect global supply chains.

10 Jul 2025 5AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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