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On Thursday, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers, visited Conradie Park, one of the department’s flagship projects, where the department’s Apprenticeship Programme learners are placed for training. The Apprenticeship Programme offers a 3-year qualification of which 80% of the content is field-based training, particularly during year one of the programme. The learners are currently …
In April 2023, the share of overseas tourists to Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) reached full recovery when compared to pre-pandemic levels in April 2019. In the month of April 2023, CTIA recorded a total of 67,747 tourist arrivals via air, 87% of which originated from overseas markets and 13% from the African continent. This …
A vehicle like a rock song. Good vibrations. Whenever it appears, people smile: the ID.Buzz2 /1. The icon among electric vehicles. The latest addition to the family is now here: the ID. Buzz with long wheelbase3 . It is “Made in Germany” for Europe – as well as for Canada and the US. Because Volkswagen …
The relentless increases to interest rates, rising fuel prices, and a depreciating currency were some of the major headwinds facing the South African new vehicle market during May. The economic conditions facing consumers continue to place immense pressure on household budgets and more of their impacts are yet to be felt as their ripple effect …
The new Golf R 333 Special Limited Edition model limited to 333 vehicles is based on the Golf R Performance and packs a real punch with an output of 333 PS (245 kW). The necessary driving stability and traction of the all-wheel-drive special-edition model are ensured by a host of high-quality equipment features such as …
The prestigious Luxe Restaurant Awards presented the sought after Best Hotel Restaurant and the Excellence Award to celebrity chef Siba Mtongana at a glittering industry event held in Johannesburg last night. The Luxe Awards are presented to ‘South Africa’s Culinary Elite’ in recognition of outstanding chefs, restaurants and culinary professionals. Winners are selected by a …
Johannesburg 31 May 2023: Shipping transports around 90% of world trade onboard different vessels so maritime safety is critical. Improvements have been significant over the past decade, culminating in the sector reporting a record low number of large ships lost over the past year. However, a combination of factors impacting fire risk, ongoing and new …
Buying a car – whether it’s your first set of wheels, a brand-new dream car off the dealer’s floor or your uncle’s hand-me-down – is probably the single biggest purchase you will make as a recent graduate or young professional entering the workplace. So, before you even start looking at makes and models, make sure …
TiAuto, the holding company of South Africa’s favourite Automotive Fitment centre brands Tiger Wheel & Tyre, Tyres & More, Treads Unlimited and many more, released measurable results today that show how serious the organisation is about reducing its carbon footprint. Alex Taplin, CEO of TiAuto Investments is a fervent believer. “One of the cornerstones of …
For the sixth year in a row, the Hatfield Group won the Macro Dealer Group Award as Volkswagen gathered its top performers from the Dealer Network at the prestigious Grand Prix Awards held at The Galleria in Sandton last week. The Grand Prix Awards recognised the outstanding performance of Volkswagen’s dealerships throughout 2022. The Grand …
“Some people might think the agricultural industry is a struggling industry when you listen to commentary on public platforms. However, when you visit an event like Nampo, one gets another view – a much more positive view. The official numbers, as reported by Stats SA, still show that the primary industry contributes around 2.6% to …
People don’t really think about retirement because it seems so far away, but then one day it’s right around the corner. So, what do you need to consider when it comes to retirement? Ester Ochse, Product Head, FNB Integrated Advice says “It is most convenient to divide retirement planning into three separate phases, each with …
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced another 50-basis points interest rate hike thus bringing the repurchase rate to over a decade high of 8.25%. The prime rate thus moved higher by 0.50% effective from the 26th of May 2023. Unrepentant inflationary pressures emanating from elevated geopolitical tensions (which complicates the rand outlook), the unending …
Today, the South African Reserve Bank announced yet another interest rate hike, taking the prime lending rate to 11.75% (a level last seen mid-2009). The extended hike cycle is widely attributed to the Monetary Policy Committee’s ongoing struggle to curb inflation, which remains stubbornly outside of its target range of 3% to 6%. “South Africans …
Paltech, the leading South African original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for valves and pumps, is delighted to announce its strategic distribution partnership with Schneider Electric Global, a renowned French multinational company specialising in digital automation and energy management across various sectors. Effective from 1st May 2022, Paltech has become the sole OEM official distributor of Schneider …
Volkswagen is upgrading the third generation of the Touareg with extensive improvements: the suspension as well as the display and operating concept of the full-size SUV have been revised, and the front and rear design have been sharpened. Particularly striking features are the newly developed HD matrix headlights at the front and the LED taillights, …
And just in time it would seem as HONOR overtakes Huawei and Samsung in the flagship market in China whilst the HONOR Magic5 Pro breaks all sales records in China and expected to be the champion in the flagship category globally. HONOR has been experiencing rapid growth in China, particularly following the launch of its …
Danfoss, a multi-national Danish engineering company, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in South Africa, marking three decades of growth and expansion in the region. Founded in 1933 by Danish engineer Mads Clausen, Danfoss has evolved into a global enterprise employing over 42,000 individuals worldwide. The company has recently focused on integrating its local presence in …
Johannesburg: CDA Solutions, a leading provider of direct marketing solutions, is pleased to announce its partnership with Motsepe Advertising, a digital advertising leader specialising in turning advertising into compelling storytelling for client-consumer connections. CDA Solutions provides customised products and services throughout the direct marketing value chain, covering direct marketing, sales, and administration. The company’s solutions …
Internationally, open Banking has been seen as a financial revolution – bringing about ways for consumers to feel more empowered than ever before – enabling them to be vetted and easily gain access to what they need given their lifestyle needs. Simply stated, Open Banking is about sharing data securely between banks, financial institutions, and …
By John Loos, Property Sector Strategist at FNB Commercial Property Finance March Retail Sales, released today by StatsSA, showed another month of year-on-year decline in real inflation-adjusted terms. Actual retail sales value for March rose by 6.7% year-on-year, but when adjusted for high retail price inflation into “real” terms, sales declined by -1.6% year-on-year, following …
National Treasury will in the coming weeks introduce Bounce Back measures to assist with the rollout of rooftop solar for households to encourage electricity generation and expand the renewable energy tax incentive for business. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said this on Tuesday in Parliament where he tabled the department’s Budget Vote for the 2023/24 financial …
To mark this anniversary, Volkswagen is launching the special-edition model Polo GTI Edition 25. It was in 1998 that the Polo first added those three iconic letters to its name: GTI. Now, a quarter of a century after the launch of the Polo III GTI, VW presents a limited edition of the current 152 kW …
As the demand for alternative energy solutions surges, fraudsters are seizing the opportunity by scamming unsuspecting consumers and businesses out of their hard-earned money. Roshan Jelal, FNB Risks, says “criminals are continuously taking advantage of the vulnerability of consumers, using every opportunity to do so. Purchasing online has become a way of life, and while …
