South Africa
Latest On The Possible Western Cape ‘Mini-Lockdown’
01 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The NCCC will meet today to map out a way to deal with COVID-19 hotspots, which could include localised ‘mini-lockdowns’.
Have You Seen The New R5 Coin?
30 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Another year, another new coin, this time celebrating 100 years of the South African Reserve Bank.
Shooting At Cape Town CBD Taxi Rank
23 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A shooting has taken place at the Cape Town Station Deck taxi rank, leaving multiple people injured.
83% Discount To Stay At Botswana’s Iconic ‘Jack’s Camp’
16 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re looking for a way to spend a holiday in style, taking in a bit of nature, there are currently massive savings to be had.
SA’s Best And Worst Banks, According To Social Media
10 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
BrandsEye analysed some 500 000 social media posts to find out how South Africans really feel about our top banks.
South Africa Has A Serious Gonorrhoea Problem
29 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
They’ve found bacterial strains of gonorrhoea unique to South Africa, and genetically different from those reported elsewhere in the world.
Guess Which SA City Spends The Biggest Portion Of Their Salaries On Rent?
29 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you live in South Africa’s most expensive city, don’t stress – there’s a bit of good news for renters thrown into the mix as well.
Five SA Companies Feature In Forbes ‘World’s Best Employers 2020’ List
27 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to compile a list of the 750 best employers in the world, which includes five from South Africa.
Western Cape Beach Pad Makes Condé Nast Traveler Top 10 Resorts
26 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Condé Nast has consulted their readers to find the top 50 resorts (or lodges) in the world, with South Africa scoring seven spots, including one in the top 10.
Most Valuable Brands: Woolworths Scrapes Into Africa’s Top 10 List
26 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
South Africa dominated in this year’s Brand Finance Africa 150 list, which measures the top brands on the continent.
One Of SA’s Oldest Casinos Is Up For Sale
09 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re keen to invest in a massive plot of land, that comes complete with a slice of South African history, the Carousel Casino complex is up for grabs.
Limpopo Traffic Officer In Hot Water For Repeatedly Slapping Man [Video]
06 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In another shining moment for South African law enforcement, a traffic cop was captured allegedly assaulting a civilian in Limpopo.
Women Earned Less And Made Up Two-Thirds Of Job Losses During Lockdown
02 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The national lockdown pulled the curtain back on a number of systemic problems in South Africa, including the widening gender wage gap.
SA’s Latest Unemployment Stats Are Out
29 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The stats are out, with some surprising figures concerning unemployment in South Africa that require a little unpacking.
Today Is D-Day For Drivers To Renew Vehicle Licences
22 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The grace period for vehicle licence renewals is officially over, which could mean fines and penalties if you miss today’s deadline.
Everything We Know About Alert Level 1 [Infographics]
17 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s happening, South Africa: on Monday, September 21, we move to alert level 1. It’s time to brush up on the new rules.
Looking For Work In SA? These Skills Are In High Demand
16 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Career Junction’s latest report reveals some interesting insight into which skills are most sought after in South Africa right now.
Why It’s More Important Than Ever To #BuyLocal This Month
14 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The last few months have been incredibly tough for countless South African businesses, and now really is the time to start supporting each other.
What People Are Paying For Rent In Your Province Right Now
08 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Using PayProp’s rental index for the second quarter, 2020, it’s apparent that rent in some provinces hits the pocket that little bit harder.
SPL!NG Movie Review: Good Hope
26 Aug 2020 by SPLING / No Comments
Beautiful yet broken, South Africa’s a democratic society on a journey of healing… struggling to overcome deep-seated economic inequalities 25 years after the first free and fair elections.
Booze-Related Cape Hospital Admissions On The Rise Again
24 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It has been almost a week since the ban on alcohol sales was rescinded, and a number of Capetonians have clearly overdone it.
Dying In South Africa Doesn’t Come Cheap
19 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We often talk about the cost of living in South Africa, but rarely tackle the topic of the ‘cost of dying’.
Two Cape Field Hospitals To Close As Infection Rates Decline
14 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Two temporary COVID-19 field hospitals in Cape Town are set to close as admissions drop, and virus rates decline in the Western Cape.
Tragic Story Of SA-Born Doctor Murdered With Machete In Canada [Videos]
14 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
On Monday morning, August 10, South African-born doctor Walter Reynolds was murdered by a patient weilding a hammer and machete at a clinic in Canada.
Buying A Used Car? Here Are SA’s Top Sellers And What They Go For
11 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
AutoTrader has released its annual Car Industry Report, revealing the most searched for and most popular used cars in South Africa.
The Daily Maverick’s ANC “Mega Scandals” Chart Is Very Telling
05 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Corruption in the ANC is no secret, but when you take stock of the major scandals from 1996 onwards, let’s just say Ramaphosa has his work cut out for him.
Department Of Tourism Outlines When We May Expect International Travellers Again
04 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new draft report published by the Department of Tourism provides possible scenarios for when we might welcome foreign tourists back to South Africa.
Two South Africans Feature In Beyoncé’s New Visual Album [Videos]
03 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A visual album that centres around the music on ‘The Lion King: The Gift’,’ Black Is King’ features two of South Africa’s top musicians.
Latest SA Crime Stats – 58 Murders A Day
31 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
SAPS has published the country’s crime statistics for 2019/20, showing increases and decreases in certain areas over the 12 months in question.
Experts Predict “Avalanche Of Crime” As SA Economy Flounders
30 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Experts predict that the economic collapse brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to an exponential increase in crime.
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