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Staff Writer ·17 Dec 2025 Annual consumer price inflation eased to 3.5% in November from 3.6% in October, dropping by 0.1% month-on-month. The cooling surprised against economists’ expectations, where the majority polled by Bloomberg and Reuters anticipated no change. However, despite the positive of lower inflation, the data also reflected another worrying assessment: food price …
South Africa’s iconic abalone, long a cornerstone of coastal ecosystems and livelihoods, is under severe threat. Decades of poaching and trafficking have pushed wild populations of the endemic marine mollusc, Haliotis midae, toward collapse, while fuelling organised crime and deepening poverty in coastal communities, a recent Traffic report, ShellShock: The State of South African Abalone …
You can also listen to this podcast on iono.fm here. The US is ramping up pressure on South Africa over its ties to Russia, China and Iran, as well as its accusations of genocide against Israel brought before the International Court of Justice in 2023. Despite efforts to smooth out these wrinkles, the US continues …
Four years after the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, South African doctors are still hearing patients complaining that they “feel better, but my mind isn’t the same”, and physician scientist Professor Jonny Peter writes in The Conversation that what began as a respiratory virus seems to have left a lingering mark on some people who …
France’s Ligue 1 is the league with the most players at the Africa Cup of Nations finals. Still, South Africa’s Betway Premiership also has a healthy representation at the tournament in Morocco, which gets underway on Sunday. Catch all the action LIVE on SuperSport. With 50 players called up, Ligue 1 will be the most represented …
Netflix’s live-action remake of the beloved Japanese franchise One Piece has been renewed for a third season ahead of the premiere of its second season on 10 March 2026. One Piece was one of Netflix’s most popular shows in 2023, becoming its most-watched series worldwide for two straight weeks. The show makes extensive use of …
South African households and businesses should be wary of an increase in criminal activity — including more cases of solar panel theft — during the holiday period. MyBroadband recently asked two prominent security companies — Brinant Group and Bulls Security — about typical holiday crime trends and how households can avoid falling victim to them. …
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, in his capacity as the interim Chairperson of Southern African Development Community (SADC), address the opening and participate in a virtual Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government. The virtual Extraordinary SADC Summit is taking place under the theme “Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and …
Luke Fraser ·17 Dec 2025 Sanlam, South Africa’s largest insurer, has warned South Africans to be vigilant for scams this festive season. The company stated that the international scamming ecosystem has evolved to industrial levels, leaving consumers vulnerable to sophisticated and difficult-to-spot scams. Sanlam advised consumers to be extra cautious amid a sharp rise in …
Omono, a next-generation asset tokenization platform, and FasterCapital today announced a strategic partnership through the EquityPilot program to accelerate OMONO’s commercial rollout from Accra, Ghana. The collaboration combines OMONO’s blockchain tokenization technology with FasterCapital’s global investment, mentorship and go-to-market resources to capture growing demand for digitized assets across Africa and beyond. Market opportunity & problem …
Podcast – The Cause Effect 4.0 with Celina Lee Episode 2 : What Does It Take To Build Climate Resilience […]
Crocworld Conservation Centre was the place to be on the KZN South Coast this Reconciliation Day (16 December) as families and holidaymakers gathered to celebrate the festive season and honour Henry the Nile Crocodile’s incredible 125th birthday. Henry, surrounded by his many wives, enjoyed the well-deserved celebration, considering he’s the oldest known Nile crocodile in …
Crowds flocked to The Pipe restaurant in Scottburgh on Sunday (14 December) to spend an evening with ocean adventurer, big-wave surfer, author, inspirational speaker, and global changemaker, Chris Bertish, for the launch of his highly anticipated new book, Super Stoked!. The evening included a film documentary and talk by Chris, both of which were deeply …
Christmas has a way of piling on the pressure. Too many dishes, too many plans and not nearly enough time to enjoy any of it. This year, @Sandton Hotel proposes a far better idea. Leave the stress behind, bring your favourite people and let the festive spirit do what it does best: bring everyone together. The …
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Acclaimed entrepreneur, broadcaster, and cultural innovator DJ Sbu (Sibusiso Leope WeNkosi) has announced a landmark three-dimensional business launch that positions him at the forefront of South Africa’s economic transformation agenda. The initiative, unveiled in partnership with VW Barons Woodmead, represents a sophisticated convergence of creative industry leadership, financial literacy education, and …
Cape Town’s culture isn’t only defined by landmarks, it lives in the people who keep neighbourhoods moving, creative, and connected. This summer, a new street-art and storytelling initiative, The OG Movement: OG Cape Icons. Timeless Flavour is spotlighting the everyday legends of the Mother City, from mentors and makers to creatives and community leaders whose …
How Magnetic Tools Support Heavy Work Many industries rely on steady magnetic equipment to help separate unwanted metal from materials. These tools help protect other machines, reduce delays, and improve the quality of the final product. They also support workers by keeping the line safe and predictable. A common tool used in dry conditions is …
Magnetic charge often builds up on metal parts without anyone realising it. This happens during cutting, grinding, welding, lifting, transporting, or even basic handling. Once the charge builds up, it causes small but annoying problems that affect work quality, tool use, and safety. A practical way to solve this is by using demagnetizing coils. These …
Lighting plays a major part in how a room feels and functions. The type of fitting or globe chosen affects brightness, mood, comfort, and even how colours look on walls or furniture. Many people focus on furniture first, but lighting often makes the biggest difference in bringing a room together. This article explains several indoor …
Indoor lighting helps set the feel of a room and makes everyday tasks easier. Many homes and work areas use a mix of small lamps, floor lamps, strips, or task lights to create the right balance. Some people want soft glow for calm spaces. Others need bright light for work desks or reading corners. This …
Outdoor lighting helps homes feel safer, more welcoming, and easier to move around at night. Good outdoor fittings brighten pathways, highlight garden areas, and support security. Many homes add lighting slowly over time, choosing items that match the space and solve small day-to-day problems like dark corners or dim entrances. This article explains common outdoor …
Malcolm Libera ·16 Dec 2025 South Africans can expect a more substantial law-enforcement presence on the roads this festive season as authorities across the country ramp up efforts to curb crashes, crime, and by-law violations. With holiday traffic already building, the government has launched extensive safety campaigns aimed at reducing the high number of fatalities …
Indoor lighting shapes how a room feels and how people use the space. Some rooms need bright overhead fittings. Others feel better with softer glow. Many homes make small changes over time, like adding better switches, upgrading fittings, or replacing old lights with safer and brighter options. This article explains indoor lighting in a plain …
Christmas is less than a fortnight away, and many South African retailers are running festive season promotions and offering discounted prices on a range of tech products. MyBroadband looked for some of the best early Christmas tech deals and found great prices on wireless keyboards, kitchen appliances, high-resolution TVs, and smartphones. There are deals that …