Yet another liquidation in South Africa and big announcement for green ID books

Here are the ten biggest stories you may have missed on BusinessTech this week. There is good news for South Africans who still have green ID books and have to apply for new Smart ID cards. [BusinessTech logo]( [Top stories this week]( [◼ Big announcement for South Africans with green ID books]( There is good news for South Africans who still have green ID books and have to apply for new Smart ID cards. [◼ Yet another company in South Africa goes into liquidation]( Another company in South Africa has been hit by a liquidation, joining a growing list of companies to have shut their doors in 2024. [◼ The South African grocery store that is cheaper than Pick n Pay, Checkers, and Spar]( The South African grocery store Best Before offers much lower prices than other retailers by selling short and past-dated food and personal care products. [◼ Say goodbye to these 11 cars in South Africa]( These are 11 of the cars that will be or have already been discontinued in 2024. [◼ South African security town with its own schools, hospitals, shopping centres, and churches]( Midstream Estate is marketed as a security village. However, it is truly an exclusive town with its own schools, hospitals, shopping centres, restaurants, churches, and retirement village. [◼ The R3.5 billion ‘ghost’ shopping mall in Pretoria which is completely empty]( The R3.5 billion Villa shopping centre southeast of Pretoria has been in a derelict state for fifteen years without any signs of improvement. [◼ Two of the largest shopping malls in South Africa in serious trouble]( Two of the largest shopping malls in South Africa, Fourways Mall and Brooklyn Mall, have suffered significant declines in vacancy rates. [◼ Bad news for petrol prices in November]( Rising oil prices and the weakening local currency have eroded a potential petrol price cut in November. [◼ Another company enters business rescue in South Africa]( A social housing company in South Africa has entered business rescue, joining a growing list of companies in serious trouble. [◼ Big shake-up for school calendars in South Africa in 2025 – with a whole week ‘written off’]( The Department of Basic Education has confirmed the significant change to the school calendar will continue into 2025. [Facebook]([Twitter]([LinkedIn]([YouTube]( [Manage your preferences or unsubscribe]( • [View PDF]( • [Pause Subscription]( • [View Online]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} on 13-10-2024 This is intended for opt-in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please [report it]( to us Email Powered By Everlytic