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| 22.10.2024 | Ryanair's Flight of Fancy Grounded by Boeing's Delays | Ryanair, Europe's largest budget airline, is facing turbulence. The carrier must cut its passenger traffic estimates for the upcoming year due to delays in aircraft deliveries from Boeing. This setback comes amid a broader crisis for the ae... |
| 21.10.2024 | My week using South Africa’s VezoPay payment ring | For the past week, I’ve been testing VezoPay, the South African-made payment ring that lets you ditch your wallet and even your phone. Here’s my honest experience.
VezoPay, founded by South Africans Jake Pinkus and Lawrence Baker, wants to ... |
| 17.10.2024 | IT veteran Len de Villiers named as Eskom CIO | Eskom has appointed veteran South African IT leader Len de Villiers as its chief information and technology officer on a three-year contract.
The highly regarded De Villiers, who has previously served as CIO at Telkom, Absa and Nedbank, has... |
| 14.10.2024 | South African banks are too slow in embracing digital currencies | Digital asset infrastructure like blockchain, digital currencies and unified ledger technologies are consuming the attention of central banks around the world with new central bank digital currencies (CBDC) pilots popping up almost monthly.... |
| 23.09.2024 | Nedbank restores services after brief Monday outage | Nedbank said on Monday that it had fully restored services after an outage, which began at around 7.30am, impacted clients of its electronic banking channels.
“Services on Nedbank’s banking channels are now fully restored,” the bank said in... |
| 20.09.2024 | Smart geysers could be a huge boon to the insurance industry | PowerOptimal’s Elon Smart Hot Water System
Making home geysers “smart” could help the insurance industry save millions by providing the ability to pre-empt geyser bursts that make up about 70% of all home insurance claims in South Africa.
T... |
| 18.09.2024 | The SABC's Struggle: A Tale of Funding Woes and Sports Rights | The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is in a financial storm. Established in 1936, the SABC was meant to be a beacon of public broadcasting. It was designed to reflect the diverse voices of South Africa. Yet, today, it stands o... |
| 17.09.2024 | Kasisto Closes Series D Funding | Kasisto, a NYC-based creator of a conversational AI platform for the financial services industry, raised an undisclosed amount in Series D funding.
The round, which brought the total amount to $90M, saw participation from undisclosed invest... |
| 16.09.2024 | SABC will license PSL matches from SuperSport | SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha
Tensions between the SABC and SuperSport parent MultiChoice Group appear to be easing following the conclusion of various sports sublicensing deals, including news on Monday that the Betway Premiership, also k... |
| 30.08.2024 | Nedbank PE teaming up with South African investor to buy packaging firm | Premium
Nedbank Private Equity, the PE arm of South Africa’s fourth-largest bank Nedbank Group, is set to acquire a plastic and packaging company along with a local co-investor, VCCircle has gathered. The PE firm, which backs mid-market com... |
| 31.07.2024 | AI is not a big threat to job security: Nedbank CIO | Nedbank CIO Ray Naicker
Fears of job losses are impeding the adoption of generative artificial intelligence tools in organisations, according to Nedbank Group CIO Ray Naicker.
For some employees, coming face to face with a technology that d... |
| 29.07.2024 | Telkom appoints new corporate affairs chief | Mpho McNamee
Telkom has a new chief corporate affairs officer. Mpho McNamee will look after corporate affairs, reputation management and strategic communications for the JSE-listed telecommunications group.
McNamee joins Telkom from Sappi S... |
| 27.07.2024 | Navigating the Currents of Change in South Africa | South Africa stands at a crossroads, where the currents of progress and challenges collide. From the bright lights of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station celebrating its 40th birthday to the dark shadows of corruption, the nation’s narrative is r... |
| 27.07.2024 | The Citizenship Conundrum: A Court's Ruling and Its Implications | The recent ruling by the Polokwane High Court has sent ripples through South Africa. The court denied Zimbabwean parents the right to obtain South African birth certificates for their children. This decision is more than just a legal matter... |
| 27.07.2024 | The Rise of Wearable Payments and Stablecoins: A New Era in Financial Technology | In the world of finance, change is the only constant. Two recent developments illustrate this truth: the emergence of wearable payment technology and the resurgence of stablecoins. Both innovations signal a shift in how we interact with mon... |
| 27.07.2024 | South Africa's New Dawn: Navigating Challenges in a Government of National Unity | South Africa stands at a crossroads. The recent elections ushered in a Government of National Unity (GNU), a response to years of discontent. Voters, weary of rolling blackouts and economic stagnation, turned away from the African National ... |
| 27.07.2024 | South Africa's Economic Landscape: A Bright Horizon for Property Investors and Taxpayers Alike | South Africa stands at a crossroads. The winds of change are blowing, bringing with them opportunities for property investors and taxpayers. Recent developments in interest rates and tax services signal a shift toward a more favorable econo... |
| 27.07.2024 | A City on Edge: Racial Tensions and Contraband Chaos in South Africa | In the heart of South Africa, tensions simmer and chaos reigns. Recent events in Tshwane and Johannesburg reveal a nation grappling with deep-seated issues. The streets are alive with anger, while behind bars, the unexpected thrives. In Tsh... |
| 27.07.2024 | Navigating Turbulence: The Fallout from South Africa's Air Traffic Suspension and Cybersecurity Crisis | In the world of aviation and technology, turbulence can strike unexpectedly. Recently, South Africa faced a dual crisis: the suspension of air traffic navigation services and a catastrophic cybersecurity incident. Both events serve as stark... |
| 27.07.2024 | The Battle Against Digital Piracy: A New Front in South Africa | In the digital age, piracy is a shadow lurking in the corners of the internet. It steals creativity and undermines industries. Recently, South Africa has ramped up its fight against this menace. The MultiChoice Group, a major player in the ... |
| 26.07.2024 | Water Woes and Political Shifts: A Tale of Two Cities**
** | ** In the heart of South Africa, two stories unfold. One speaks of water shortages and infrastructure woes. The other, of political maneuvering and historical legacies. Both narratives intertwine, reflecting the complexities of a nation gra... |
| 26.07.2024 | The Two-Pot Retirement Scheme: A Double-Edged Sword for South Africans**
** | ** The landscape of retirement savings in South Africa is shifting. The introduction of the two-pot retirement scheme on September 1, 2024, promises flexibility. But it also raises serious concerns. Financial experts are sounding alarms. Ne... |
| 25.07.2024 | South African Sports: A Tale of Ambition and Adversity**
** | ** South African sports are a tapestry woven with ambition, struggle, and hope. From the bustling streets of Johannesburg to the serene fields of Cape Town, athletes chase dreams against a backdrop of financial constraints and fierce compet... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Evolution of Banking in South Africa: From ATMs to AI**
** | ** In the heart of South Africa's banking landscape, a transformation is underway. The once ubiquitous ATM is fading, while digital banking and advanced technologies rise to prominence. This shift reflects a broader trend, driven by innovat... |
| 25.07.2024 | Political Tug-of-War in Johannesburg: Gwamanda Stands Firm Amidst Coalition Chaos**
** | ** In the heart of Johannesburg, a political storm brews. Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, a rising star from the Al Jama-ah party, finds himself at the center of a fierce power struggle. The winds of change are blowing, but Gwamanda remains resolute... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Tightrope of South Africa's Social Security: Biometric Verification and Pensioner Challenges**
** | ** In South Africa, the landscape of social security is shifting. The winds of change blow through the corridors of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). The introduction of biometric verification for grants has sparked a firest... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Dance of Politics: Ramaphosa's Parliament Performance**
** | ** In the grand theater of South African politics, the stage is set, and the players are in motion. President Cyril Ramaphosa recently took center stage during the Opening of Parliament Address, delivering a performance that mixed promises,... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Balancing Act of Leadership in South Africa**
** | ** In South Africa, leadership is a tapestry woven from tradition and modern governance. The threads of this tapestry are fraying. Traditional leaders, once the backbone of rural communities, now find themselves in a precarious position. Th... |
| 25.07.2024 | South Africa's Power and Transport Dilemmas: A Balancing Act for Recovery**
** | ** South Africa stands at a crossroads. The nation grapples with two critical issues: persistent load shedding and the recovery of its transport giant, Transnet. These challenges are intertwined, each affecting the other in a complex dance ... |
| 25.07.2024 | South Africa's Economic Landscape: A Balancing Act of Reform and Resilience**
** | ** In the heart of South Africa, a narrative unfolds. President Cyril Ramaphosa stands at the helm, navigating a complex sea of economic challenges and social expectations. His recent budget address marks a pivotal moment, laying the ground... |
| 25.07.2024 | South Africa's Drug Crisis: A Growing Threat**
** | ** In the heart of South Africa, a hidden menace lurks. Recently, three Mexicans and two South Africans were arrested in a police raid on a crystal meth lab. This operation, tucked away on a remote farm north of Johannesburg, was not just a... |
| 25.07.2024 | Traditional leaders in South Africa receive miserly PAY rise | Traditional leaders in South Africa are not just figureheads, they perform key governance roles in the rural areas. Image: Office of the Presidency
There’s been a countrywide call to respect the role of traditional leaders in South Africa. ... |
| 25.07.2024 | 10-hour power outage scheduled for multiple Johannesburg areas | 10-hour power outage scheduled for multiple Johannesburg areas. Image: iStock
City Power has announced that the construction of the new substation in El Dorado Park is nearing completion and will officially switch on in the coming weeks. Th... |
| 25.07.2024 | WATCH: Did accused call Kelly Khumalo before Senzo Meyiwa was murdered? | The late Senzo Meyiwa. Image: X/@OfficialPSL
Accused 5 and well-known hitman in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial Fisokuhle Ntuli did not call singer Kelly Khumalo weeks before the goalkeeper was killed.
FIVE MEN ARE ON TRIAL FOR THE MURDER
Fiv... |
| 25.07.2024 | Kaizer Chiefs to test rivals with BIG bid for Bafana midfielder? | Kaizer Chiefs are looking to sign Grant Margeman Image: Sports Brief
Kaizer Chiefs are believed to be eyeing some more reinforcements to their squad ahead of next season.
With Margeman only permanently joining SuperSport last season, it’s t... |
| 25.07.2024 | SARS issues warning to taxpayers as eFiling platform gets upgrade | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned that it will run upgrades on its digital platforms on Friday,12 July from 18:00 to 20:00. Image: SARS
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is hard at work ensuring that its digital pla... |
| 25.07.2024 | WATCH: Major Johannesburg prison raid uncovers surprising items | Major Johannesburg prison raid uncovers surprising items. Image: iStock
On Wednesday night, a significant raid occurred at Johannesburg Correctional Services Centre, commonly known as Sun City. The Department of Correctional Services, along... |
| 25.07.2024 | Transnet granted $1 billion loan for recovery and growth plans | Transnet. Image: File/Fotor
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $1 billion corporate loan to Transnet for its recovery and growth plans.
Recovery plan
In October 2023, Transnet launched its recovery plan, which seeks to rehabi... |
| 25.07.2024 | SA payments ring maker VezoPay partners with Nedbank | VezoPay, the South African company that has developed smart rings for tap-and-go payments, has “onboarded” its first banking partner, Nedbank, and plans to add other financial institutions soon.
The company, which was founded by Jake Pinkus... |
| 24.07.2024 | Hey big spenders! How much SA banks invest in IT | IT spending by South Africa’s major banks – Absa, Capitec, FirstRand (FNB and RMB), Nedbank and Standard Bank – continues to grow as data centricity becomes key to executing on personalisation strategies and AI adoption drives increased inv... |
| 24.07.2024 | WATCH: Senzo Meyiwa murder trial | The late Senzo Meyiwa and Kelly Khumalo. Image: Instagram
Cellphone data obtained from the cellphones of the men charged with the murder of former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa are still under the spotlight at the Gauteng High Court in... |
| 24.07.2024 | NPA seizes R52-million in assets from COVID-19 PPE corruption | While thousands of front-line staff risked their lives, senior managers and service providers profited from COVID-19 PPE corruption. Image: File/Fotor
A joint operation against COVID-19 PPE corruption has netted a R52-million seizure, repor... |
| 24.07.2024 | WARNING over early withdrawal from South Africa’s two-pot retirement | Financial experts warn that early withdrawal from South Africa’s two-pot retirement scheme could be catastrophic for those without sufficient retirement savings. Image: File/Fotor
Financial experts are concerned about early withdrawal from ... |
| 24.07.2024 | Break in load shedding ‘not a reason to relax’, says president | Load shedding will continue. Images by Pickpik and Wikimedia Commons
In his address at the budget vote, President Ramaphosa said that the load shedding battle was still far from over. This despite his office making great strides in ending l... |
| 24.07.2024 | Say what? Transport Minister to introduce self-driving cars? | Will SA be seeing self-driving cars soon? Images by and Rawpixel and Pxhere
During her budget vote speech, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy said that transportation will be revolutionised in South Africa over the next decade. This ‘revo... |
| 24.07.2024 | WATCH: Thabo Bester, Dr Nandipha matter delayed again as co-accused loses legal rep | Thabo Bester in court. Image via X/@jabu_macdonald
Convicted criminal Thabo Bester, disgraced celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana and their co-accused appeared at the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein on Wednesday morning.
“I came here... |
| 24.07.2024 | Ticketmaster, world’s largest ticketing group, buys South Africa’s Quicket | US-based Ticketmaster, the world’s biggest ticket marketplace, has acquired SA ticketing company Quicket to increase its African footprint. Image: Supplied
US-based company Ticketmaster, the world’s leading ticket marketplace, is acquiring ... |
| 24.07.2024 | WATCH: Children born in SA to foreign parents are not entitled to SA citizenship, says court | Polokwane High Court. Image via X @CapricornFMNews
The Polokwane High Court turned down an application by Zimbabwean parents for their children to be issued with South African birth certificates.
Do you agree with the ruling?
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| 24.07.2024 | Ramaphosa says GNU should restore people’s trust in democracy | ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa and EFF leader Julius Malema in Parliament. Image: X/GCIS
President Cyril Ramaphosa is responding to questions in Parliament after tabling the Presidency’s budget vote.
Many political parties have complained ab... |
| 24.07.2024 | Upcoming water outage for 9 hours in these Cape Town areas | Water supply cut for 9 hours in these Cape Town areas. Image: iStock
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will carry out essential maintenance work, leading to water supply interruptions in several areas. This planned ma... |
| 24.07.2024 | You can now buy a blind Barbie doll | There is now a blind Barbie doll on the market. Image by Pickpik
Mattel, the creators of the Barbie doll, has introduced a blind Barbie doll for the purpose of broadening representation. This launch aims to represent individuals with visual... |
| 24.07.2024 | Verwoerd’s grandson gets new Parliament boss as FF Plus rejigs leadership | Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald. Image: Nokwanda Ncwane
“Apartheid architect” Hendrik Verwoerd’s grandson, Wynand Boshoff has a new boss in Parliament as Freedom Front (FF) Plus says the appointment of its leader, Pieter Groenew... |
| 23.07.2024 | What is a Peekapoo dog breed? | Understanding a Peekapoo dog breed. Image; Pexels
The Peekapoo is a delightful blend of the Pekingese and Miniature or Toy Poodle, resulting in a compact and often adorable-looking dog.
Do you own a Peekapoo or any adorable pet? Please shar... |
| 23.07.2024 | BEE, transformation still a priority, says Ramaphosa in Presidency budget address | President Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: @PresidencyZA via X (Twitter)
“The Presidency will continue to lead the work towards a better life for all South Africans and an inclusive economy that leaves no-one behind.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is del... |
| 23.07.2024 | WATCH: MPs jeer DA member after ‘vigilant apartheid’ blunder | DA member of Parliament Darren Bergman. Image: @darrenbergman via X (Twitter)
A member of Parliament (MP) for the Democratic Alliance (DA) experienced an unfortunate Freudian slip on Tuesday afternoon in the National Assembly in Cape Town.
... |
| 23.07.2024 | ‘I’ve failed if I don’t bring F1 back to South Africa’ – McKenzie | Minister Gayton McKenzie vows to bring F1 back to South Africa. But how? Image: SA Government/File/Fotor
The will-they, won’t-they saga to bring F1 back to South Africa reads more like a cheesy soap opera than a news story. Nevertheless, Ga... |
| 23.07.2024 | No permanent enemies in politics: Ramaphosa shares a laugh with Malema and Dudu Zuma | President Cyril Ramaphosa with Duduzile Zuma and Julius Malema. Images: X/Moloto Mothapo
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s light-hearted moments with Julius Malema and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is testament to the saying that there are “no permanent... |
| 23.07.2024 | Mbalula sides with AfriForum and Zille: John Hlophe should not sit on JSC | ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula. Image: X/@myANC
African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says impeached judge John Hlophe should not sit on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
DID THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MAKE A MIST... |
| 23.07.2024 | Cash-strapped SA Women’s Hockey Team raises funds to get to Olympics | The SA Women’s Hockey Team will hit off their Olympics campaign against Australia on Sunday. Image: @sawhockey/ Instagram
With just four days to go until Paris 2024, South Africa’s women’s hockey team has had to defy financial odds to fulfi... |
| 23.07.2024 | Mbalula vindicated after court rules in his favour in alleged R500m bribe claim | ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula. Image: X/ @MbalulaFikile
African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has welcomed the Gauteng High Court’s decision on businessman Mthunzi Mdwaba’s alleged R500 million bribe claim.... |
| 23.07.2024 | Rand Report: Eventful week sees Rand depreciate amid global turmoil | Rand Report: Eventful week sees Rand depreciate amid global turmoil. Image: Supplied
This week has been marked by significant events affecting both the local currency and the global landscape. From the attempted assassination of Donald Trum... |
| 23.07.2024 | Three Mexicans arrested in major South Africa drugs bust on remote farm | Three Mexicans were arrested along with two South Africans when elite police units raided a crystal meth lab hidden on a remote farm. Image: X/@SAPS
Three Mexicans were arrested along with two South Africans when elite police units raided a... |
| 23.07.2024 | Last phase of Rand Water maintenance to affect these Ekurhuleni suburbs | The project is focusing on improving infrastructure that supplies water to the Metro. Image: Pixabay
Boksburg and Benoni locals have a few days to plan ahead of water supply disruptions expected across the Ekurhuleni metro.
Benoni: From 03:... |
| 23.07.2024 | WHY you’re struggling to find an ATM in South Africa | Safety, digital banking and the rise of in-store cash points are just come of the reasons the ATM in South Africa is becoming obsolete. Image: File/Fotor
If you feel like you can’t find an ATM in South Africa, you’re not alone. The Outlier ... |
| 23.07.2024 | DA launches court bid to remove MK Party’s John Hlophe from JSC | Former Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe. Image: Judges Matter
The Democratic Alliance has filed papers in the Western Cape High Court against the designation of impeached judge John Hlophe to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
J... |
| 23.07.2024 | N1 traffic nightmare in Cape Town: When will lanes reopen? | The lane closures are mainly affecting the N1 inbound. Image: Nick Pawson
Traffic congestion on the N1 in Cape Town over the past week has caused massive delays and a general sense of frustration amongst northbound and inbound motorists.
Th... |
| 22.07.2024 | ActionSA sets demands as it gets into bed with ANC in Johannesburg | City of Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. Image: X/@tndaba
ActionSA has placed three key conditions on its conditional support of a new government in the City of Johannesburg, first of which is the removal of executive mayor Kabelo Gwaman... |
| 22.07.2024 | WATCH LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes in Pretoria | The late Senzo Meyiwa. Image: SABC News
The trial of the five men charged with the murder of former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa resumes at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Monday, 22 July.
Nedbank offers a fresh outlook on savin... |
| 22.07.2024 | The most visited countries: What is South Africa’s ranking? | The most visited countries in the world. Images by Svetlana Gumerova/Unsplash, PxHere, and Miranda Campbell/Unsplash
South Africa was among the top 30 most visited countries in 2023, dropping a few places in 2024 based on current statistics... |
| 22.07.2024 | How Joe Biden’s US presidential race withdrawal affected the RAND | Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the US presidential race fuelled fresh uncertainty in world markets on Monday. Photo: https://sashares.co.za/
Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the US presidential race fuelled fresh uncertainty in worl... |
| 22.07.2024 | Nedbank offers a fresh outlook on savings in South Africa | Nedbank offers a fresh outlook on savings in South Africa. Image: Supplied
Savings Month 2024 offers optimism and new opportunities for a better financial future.
For those looking for a more disciplined savings approach, Ndlovu recommends ... |
| 22.07.2024 | Happy 40th Birthday, Koeberg Nuclear Power Station | Koeberg Nuclear Power Station receives a 20-year extension of service on its 40th birthday. Image: Ray Leathern
Eskom’s owned and operated Koeberg Nuclear Power Station is 40-years young this year. Situated on what used to be the outskirts ... |
| 22.07.2024 | AfriForum wants ConCourt to remove impeached Hlophe from JSC | John Hlophe being sworn in as an MK Party MP. Image: X/@ParliamentRSA
Lobby group AfriForum has approached the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) to challenge the National Assembly’s appointment of impeached judge John Hlophe as a Judicial Ser... |
| 22.07.2024 | South African Air Traffic Navigation Services suspended at these airports | South African Air Traffic Navigation Services have been suspended at these airports till further notice. Image: Pixabay
Flights to certain airports may be disrupted this week due to the suspension of South African Air Traffic Navigation Ser... |
| 22.07.2024 | READ IN FULL: Ramaphosa’s opening of Parliament debate reply, with closing shot for Malema | President Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: @ParliamentofRSA via X (Twitter)
“Play the ball, not the man,” Ramaphosa tells Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has told members of Parliament that businesses ... |
| 22.07.2024 | George flights most likely to be impacted by ATNS restrictions | George flights most likely to be impacted by ATNS restrictions
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Passengers flying to George Airport should be aware that flights into that airport are mostly likely to be affected by the latest ATNS flight procedure restri... |
| 22.07.2024 | HALF of South African pensioners will work past retirement age | Like it or not, one out of every two South African pensioners will be working beyond the age of 60. Image: File
A survey by FNB shows that half of South African pensioners will have to work past the retirement age of 60. Moreover, this 50% ... |
| 21.07.2024 | Full moon TONIGHT: Send us your pictures! | The next full moon of 2024 will be on display TONIGHT in a treat for South Africa’s stargazers. Send us your pictures! Stock/Canva
The next full moon of 2024 will be on display TONIGHT in a treat for South Africa’s stargazers.
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| 21.07.2024 | BREAKING: Joe Biden withdraws from US presidential election race | US President Joe Biden has ended his candidacy for re-election, saying “it is in the best interest of my party and the country”. Image: SAMUEL CORUM / AFP
US President Joe Biden has announced that he will end his candidacy for re-election, ... |
| 21.07.2024 | How to choose the best online Casino games | How to choose the best online Casino games. Image: Supplied
It’s undeniable that navigating the world of online casino games can be overwhelming. With thousands of options available, selecting the right game for you is essential to maximize... |
| 21.07.2024 | Mchunu urged not to overlook qualified police reservists in recruitment drive | Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Image: X/@GovernmentZA
ActionSA has welcomed the planned recruitment of 10 000 police trainees in the 2024/2025 financial year but has urged for qualified police reservists to be absorbed.
Category one: Functio... |
| 21.07.2024 | Former SA boxer shot dead at sports bar – reports | Former SA boxer Mark Strydom has reportedly been killed. Image: X
According to multiple reports that surfaced on Sunday, former South African professional heavyweight boxer Mark ‘Striker’ Strydom is said to have been shot dead in Edenvale, ... |
| 21.07.2024 | RIP: Body of missing angler recovered at Bloubergstrand | The body of a man was located at Small Bay and recovered by police divers from rocks on the shoreline at low tide on Sunday morning. Image: NSRI
The body of a man was located at Small Bay and recovered by police divers from rocks on the sho... |
| 21.07.2024 | ‘An opportunistic ploy’: ActionSA on ANC sponsored no confidence motion in Tshwane mayor | City of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink. Image: X/@CityTshwane
ActionSA says it is deeply concerned about the African National Congress’s (ANC) recent submission to table a no-confidence motion in City of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink. It says ... |
| 21.07.2024 | Cyril Ramaphosa signs Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law | Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: Kim Ludbroook/AFP
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented to the Pension Funds Amendment Bill which amends pension-related legislation to enable the implementation of the recently legislated ‘two-pot’ retirement syste... |
| 21.07.2024 | Well-known South African actress found dead in her home | Well-known South African actress passes away. Image by PxHere
Police found well-known South African actress Esta TerBlanche dead in her Los Angeles home. She was known for her roles as Bienkie in Egoli and also Princess Gillian Andrassy in ... |
| 10.07.2024 | SA banks closing ATMs across the country, except one | Banks across SA are closing their ATMs. Images by Marcial Comeron/Pexels and Nik/Unsplash
Most of South Africa’s major banks have been closing automated teller machines (ATMs) in the country over the past five years, except for Capitec.
Wha... |
| 04.07.2024 | FULL LIST: Bank branches offering IDs and passports services | Banks offering IDs and passports. Image by: DHA
A total of 30 bank branches in South Africa offer smart IDs and passports services. Here is the full list sorted by bank.
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| 11.06.2024 | Navigating the 2024 Tax Season: A Guide to SARS Auto-Assessments | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has set the stage for the 2024 tax season, with auto-assessments taking center stage. Here's everything you need to know to sail smoothly through this tax season.
As the 2024 tax season kicks off on ... |
| 10.06.2024 | SARS announces MEDICAL AID tax changes for 2024 year | SARS has released important 2024 tax dates you must diarise. Image: FIle/Fotor
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has recognised the challenges faced by taxpayers in submitting medical aid data accurately and on time.
For more informa... |
| 08.06.2024 | SARS tax questions answered: I’ve forgotten my eFiling password | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that the 2024 tax season will start on Monday, 15 July. Picture: File
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that the 2024 tax season will start on Monday, 15 July.
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| 07.06.2024 | SARS tax questions answered: HELP! I’ve forgotten my tax number | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that the 2024 tax season will start on Monday, 15 July. Image: AdobeStock
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that the 2024 tax season will start on Monday, 15 July.
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| 06.06.2024 | SARS tax questions answered: How to check if you have been auto-assessed | Brace for the final 2024 SARS tax deadline of the season. Image: File
The 2024 tax season, as confirmed by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), will start on Monday, 15 July.
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| 02.06.2024 | Jose Riveiro sends message to Orlando Pirates star Mofokeng | Orlando Pirates’ Relebohile Mofokeng vs Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Hospital. Image: BackpagePix
Orlando Pirates’ Relebohile Mofokeng became a massive hero for the Buccaneers, thanks to his winning goal against Mamelodi Sundowns... |
| 01.06.2024 | Understanding SASSA’s Role in Social Welfare | Share
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In South Africa, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) plays a pivotal role in the social welfare system, providing essential financial support to millions of vulnerable citizens. This guide aims to ... |
| 01.05.2024 | Media Freedom, Extradition Impasse, and Finance Minister Controversy: A Snapshot of South Africa's Political Landscape | In South Africa, the battle for media freedom, the extradition of the Gupta brothers, and the controversy surrounding the potential appointment of a new finance minister are shaping the country's political landscape. The South African Natio... |
| 25.04.2024 | EFF’s Shivambu as finance minister is ‘formula for looting’ – Mantashe | Gwede Mantashe said he would never accept Floyd Shivambu as finance minister. Photo: GCIS / Flickr
Gwede Mantashe, the African National Congress (ANC) national chairperson, emphasised that in areas where he holds influence and during his te... |
| 15.03.2024 | Massive Africa internet outage could take weeks to fix | Disruption to internet services for millions of users in Africa could take weeks or even months to fix, following damage to undersea cables off the continent’s west coast.
Eight West African countries were suffering a second day of major co... |
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| 26.11.2023 | SECURE your future: 55 bursaries you can apply for in South Africa | Check this list of 55 bursaries you can apply for in South Africa. Picture: Estate Living/File/Fotor.
Applications for financial aid through government-run NSFAS are NOW open, and you can click HERE to see how to apply and what the bursarie... |