South Africa
SA’s Oldest Casino Goes Up In Flames [Videos]
08 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The iconic Mmabatho Palms Hotel in Mahikeng, North West, went up in flames earlier this morning.
Latest Third Wave Models Predict Tough Times Ahead For Gauteng
04 May 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The latest models anticipating the third wave of COVID-19 infections are out, marking Gauteng as an area with cause for concern.
Meet The SA Art Duo Taking The World By Storm
31 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
When phenomenal artists like Teresa Kutala Firmino and Blessing Ngobeni emerge, the world can’t help but take notice.
Disturbing Stats On The Extent Of Corruption In SA Last Year
29 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Corruption Watch has just released its Annual Report 2020, outlining the extent to which corruption ran rampant in South Africa last year.
SA Lovebirds Are Getting Married Later And Later
19 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Marriage shouldn’t be entered into lightly, which might account for why South Africans are tying the knot a little later in life.
Job Hunting? These Skills Are In High Demand Right Now
18 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
CareerJunction’s latest report reveals the skills that in high demand right now, so if you’re looking to upskill, read on.
Seven Out Of 10: Latest Murder Hotspot Stats Terrible News For Western Cape
11 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Despite the national lockdown, many violent crimes have been on the rise in South Africa, and especially in parts of the Western Cape.
Work Out How Wealthy You Are Compared To Rest Of SA With This Simple Tool
11 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The World Inequality Database has updated its data for South Africa with a tool that lets you calculate how wealthy you are compared to other South Africans.
Items From Paul Kruger’s ‘Missing Hoard’ Now Up For Auction
26 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The mystery of the missing ‘Kruger Millions’ has been, to some degree, solved, and the gold wasn’t where treasure hunters thought it was.
SA Cracks A Spot On Condé Nast’s Latest List Of Best Places To Visit
25 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Condé Nast ranked South Africa as one of the countries most worth visiting next month, and we obviously have to agree.
The Great SA Brain Drain Continues
11 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The ‘brain drain’ in South Africa is getting worse, with the long-term effects reaching beyond the loss of highly skilled professionals.
Domestic Workers – What You Should Be Paying After Minimum Wage Increase
10 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re an employer that only pays your domestic worker the legally required minimum wage, then you might want to make a note of the changes effective March 1, 2021.
‘Genuine Fear’ – Journalist On Staying In SA’s Toughest Prison [Video]
19 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Journalist Raphael Rowe’s experience staying in Brandvlei Correctional Centre in the Western Cape clearly left a lasting impression on him.
Patient “Can’t Breathe” And Begs For Help In Harrowing Video From Inside KZN Hospital
12 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
A patient begs for help while another sleeps on the floor in a shocking video from inside a KZN hospital circulating on social media.
How Bad You Must Be To Redo Your Driver’s Test With SA’s New Driving Laws
11 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s time to get to grips with the new, updated, and ready to go Aarto Act which will be rolled out on July 1, 2021.
Latest On When South Africans Can Expect To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
17 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
South Africa missed the deadline to secure vaccines through the Covax programme, but a plan of sorts is in place to remedy that.
Amazon Will Be Making Its Own Electricity In South Africa
11 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Amazon has announced that it will be adding 26 new “utility-scale” wind and solar projects around the world, including in South Africa.
Wow – The Very Sad State Of Maths And Science In SA Schools
09 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
South Africa participated in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study at the grade 5 and grade 9 level, and the results are embarrassing.
SA’s Lax Car Safety Testing Means You Could Be Driving A Death Trap [Videos]
08 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
South Africa has set the bar alarmingly low for vehicle safety, with one popular bakkie scoring zero stars when crash-tested by the Global New Car Assessment Programme.
Free Visa Lets You Live And Work In Mauritius
07 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Mauritius wants you to visit, indefinitely, while you work remotely and get a feel for the place. After that, you might be keen to stick around.
Plettenberg Bay Holidaymakers Can Expect ‘Roadblocks’ And ‘Level 1 Protocols’ This Year
02 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
As COVID-19 cases surge in the Western Cape, a number of holiday hotspots are considering harsh restrictions on public gatherings and other activities.
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.
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