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Many families in South Africa are looking for study paths that give more control over time, structure, and daily routines. This is one reason an online school has become a common choice for parents who want steady learning without needing to travel. The format has grown fast because it works well for learners who want …
Many people only learn about the value of the UIF system when they face job loss or reduced income. During these moments, the process can feel slow and confusing. The rules can seem hard to follow, and delays can leave families stressed while they wait for feedback. This is why clear guidance matters, and why …
Make Smart Refreshment Choices This Holiday Season The festive season is synonymous with warmth, laughter, and shared moments under the South African sun. As families and friends gather, refreshing drinks are always at the heart of the celebration. But in today’s world, where personal wellness, conscious choices, and dynamic lifestyles are increasingly important, many consumers …
Creating a useful outdoor space is about more than putting out a table and a few chairs. Shade, privacy, and protection from the weather make the difference between a patio that people use once in a while and one that feels like an extension of the home. This is where good shade products and blinds …
Many people in Clondalkin deal with pain or discomfort at some point in their lives. It can come from long work hours, old injuries, sudden strain, or daily habits that place pressure on the body. When this happens, the first thought is usually to find support that brings relief in a safe and steady way. …
As families head to pools, beaches, and holiday spots this summer, parents need to know that water can still be dangerous even after a child is out of it. Although dry drowning is very rare, it can be life-threatening if not spotted and treated quickly. Knowing what it is, how it differs from regular drowning, …
Your liver works hard to keep you healthy — it filters toxins, processes nutrients, and keeps your body in balance. But too much alcohol, sugar, or processed food can slow it down, leaving you tired or bloated. The good news is your liver can bounce back quickly with a few simple, healthy changes. Give Alcohol …
What European and African Consumer Behaviour Reveals About Status, History and Power Why does global luxury still treat African consumers as if they haven’t learned “good taste” yet? In this provocative opinion piece, Ray Langa, Group Chief Executive of Leagas Delaney South Africa, dismantles the tired assumption that visible luxury is unsophisticated while European restraint …
FOUR PAWS invites South Africans to lead with kindness in 2026 Cape Town, 29 December 2025 – As we step into a new year, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS calls on South Africans to make animal welfare a priority in their New Year’s resolutions. By adopting simple, impactful habits, communities can help create a …
An unscheduled press conference by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on 6 July 2025 set the stage for 2026 and even 2027, when the ANC and South Africa will face crossing a churning Rubicon. Right now, though, our Rubicon still smells more like S**t Creek. But 2026 is the year we reach for the …
Bafana Bafana’s AFCON campaign is delicately poised heading into the final round of Group B matches, with qualification for the round of 16 still firmly within reach – but not quite guaranteed. South Africa’s fate hinges on their final group fixture against Zimbabwe on Monday, December 29, a match that effectively serves as a decider …
It began in an unlikely place: a modest lecture hall at SOAS in London, the kind where the air still carries the faint chalk-scent of older debates. On a grey November afternoon, Ebrahim Rasool stood before a room of students, academics and a scattering of diplomats who had slipped in quietly at the back. His …
Two innovations in the pipeline. A total of 10 Honours graduates produced. World-class research in electrical and civil engineering by four Master’s and three Doctoral students. Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Engagement Dr Vathiswa Papu-Zamxaka commends the Chair for its cross-border collaboration. Six articles published in accredited, high-impact journals. Two short-learning programmes (SLPs) in …
The request was approved by SA Rugby and the Springbok management as part of the organisation’s ongoing collaboration with its member unions. The Bok coaches will engage with the Bulls on a limited basis, both remotely and in person where required, in line with SA Rugby’s standard practice of sharing national coaching resources when requested. …
Kwena Maphaka strides into the interview room full of confidence. Perhaps it is the new haircut. The short back and sides Maphaka sported whilst still schooling at St Stithians Boys’ College has been dispensed with. Instead, it’s been replaced with some slick cornrows that exude some cool hip-hop vibes. “I think change is good sometimes,” …
The Department of Transport has said that driver’s licence card validity periods will be extended to eight years in South Africa. However, until the change is implemented, the country’s licence cards remain valid for only five years. Department of Transport director-general Mathabatha Mokonyama confirmed the decision in early December 2025. He told Parliament’s Select Committee …
Omar Marmoush @ backpagepix After securing their spot in the knockout phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations this week, Egypt will now look to end their group B obligations with a 100 percent win record when they take on Angola at the Adrar Stadium on Monday evening. Kick-off is at 6:00pm (CAT, GMT+2). …
By Sihle Manda In the heart of the Overberg District, in Bredasdorp in the Western Cape, Pieters Flowers & Events has grown from humble beginnings into a thriving enterprise that brings South Africa’s iconic proteas and fynbos to markets both locally and internationally. Founded seven years ago by Lesley-Ann Pieters and her husband, Sarel, the …
Vehicle spikings have resurged in South Africa in recent years, posing a serious threat to motorists travelling on major roads. Spikings refers to when sharp objects are deliberately placed on the road, usually at night, in an attempt to puncture a car’s tyres and force the driver to come to a halt. Once the person …
Staff Writer ·28 Dec 2025 South Africa’s rate-cutting cycle is still in full swing, with economists anticipating another 50 basis points of cuts in 2026 and one more cut to follow in 2027. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kicked off a rate-cutting cycle in September 2024, when it cut rates …
History will probably list 2025 as a good year for SA. The government of national unity survived, the rand strengthened, the low oil price kept people happy, interest rates declined, food prices are not increasing at double digits anymore, and the stock exchange hit a few records. Ignorance and/or denial of the pressing problems of …
By Sulette Ferreira More than one million South Africans, about 1.6% of the country’s population of 63 million, currently live overseas. Emigration is never a solitary event or a purely economic decision. When one person leaves, an entire network of relationships is reshaped. This means that parents, grandparents, siblings and friends are left behind, making it …
A service provider with billions of rand worth of state tenders from Gauteng has been arrested for alleged drunk and reckless driving and fleeing from law enforcement officers in KwaZulu-Natal. KwaZulu-Natal transport MEC Siboniso Duma said the motorist was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in Ramsgate when he was spotted by Road Traffic …
At least one major Internet service provider (ISP) in South Africa has observed a significant surge in user traffic on a platform that is popular for enabling the illegal sharing of copyrighted content. According to Axxess marketing director Franco Barbalich, the portion of traffic attributable to BitTorrent usage on the ISP’s network rose from 3% …