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Why Rolex Watches Hold Their Value Rolex is one of the few watch brands where most models hold or increase in value over time. A stainless steel Submariner bought ten years ago is worth more now than what was paid for it. This is unusual in the watch world, where most timepieces lose value the …
Why People Sell Their Jewellery Jewellery is personal. It carries memories and meaning. But there are plenty of practical reasons why people decide to part with pieces they no longer wear. A divorce, a move overseas, an unexpected expense, or simply a change in taste can all make selling the right call. Gold and platinum …
Getting products off the line and into the hands of customers sounds simple enough. But anyone who has worked in manufacturing or food processing knows that the step between “finished product” and “shipped product” is where things can fall apart fast. That step is packaging and the machines handling it matter more than most people …
Most people don’t plan to end up in financial trouble. It starts small?—?a store card here, a personal loan there, maybe a credit card that was only meant for emergencies. Then one month, the payments start overlapping. The salary comes in and it’s gone before the weekend. Bills pile up. Calls from creditors start coming …
South Africa’s young people are navigating identity, relationships, social pressure and expectations at a time when the country faces serious and connected challenges, such as gender-based violence, youth unemployment and a shortage of safe spaces for honest conversations. In response, What About the Boys 2 (WATB 2), a bold youth education initiative that aims to …
Finding the right place for basic medical care should feel simple. Many people only start looking when they feel sick, need a check-up, or want help for a child or family member. At that point, the search can feel rushed. A little planning can make the choice much easier. A local clinic or doctor can …
Sandton podiatry practice addresses two common but frequently mismanaged foot health problems affecting athletes and adolescents. SANDTON — M Maddocks Inc has published two new resources covering recurring running injuries and ingrown toenails in active teenagers. These two conditions regularly bring patients in after weeks of trying to manage things on their own. The injury …
Midrand appliance repair specialist explains how something as simple as the wrong temperature setting can affect food freshness, household safety, and electricity bills. MIDRAND, GAUTENG — Wings Appliance Repairs has published a new guide walking homeowners through one of the most overlooked aspects of fridge ownership: temperature settings. The article addresses not just what the …
Pretoria’s independently verified 5-star workshop helps motorists make smarter decisions about where they service and when to act on clutch problems. PRETORIA, South Africa — Moreleta Service Centre has released two new articles addressing a pair of decisions most car owners face without enough information: how to tell whether a workshop actually meets professional Industry …
South African Rock Icon Steve Louw Records New Nashville Album With Bob Dylan Touring Musicians Traces of the Flood Produced by Legendary Producer Kevin Shirley South African rock legend Steve Louw has released his powerful new album Traces of the Flood, a deeply personal and cinematic collection recorded in Nashville alongside an extraordinary lineup of internationally acclaimed musicians — …
At a recent preventive medicine conference, a rare but inspirational consensus emerged across stakeholders from government, private healthcare, pharmaceuticals, non-profits, and administrators: the current fee-for-service (FFS) model is no longer fit for purpose and sustainable. While it has historically enabled access and activity, it has also entrenched fragmentation, incentivised volume over value, and diluted accountability …
Independent Pretoria workshop breaks down how RMI membership, MIWA star grading, and recent competition guidelines affect where South African motorists can service their vehicles. PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — Pretoria Service Centre has published a new article examining what workshop accreditation involves in practice and why it should factor into every vehicle owner’s choice of service …
As South African architect and social entrepreneur Wandile Mthiyane walks 1,600km from Durban to Cape Town, his journey is doing more than testing physical endurance, it is sparking a national conversation around housing, dignity, inequality, and what it truly means to belong. Supported by South African outdoor brand K-Way, Mthiyane’s “Walk For Home” initiative is …
Pretoria-based waterproofing specialist addresses two renovation decisions that commonly lead to expensive rework across residential properties in Gauteng. PRETORIA, GAUTENG — TT Waterproofing has published two new guides designed to help homeowners avoid the kind of renovation mistakes that look fine at completion but create serious problems within a few years. Both articles address decisions …
14 May 2026 – Wits University The Director of Wits University’s MIND Institute to head a panel of independent experts in AI research, law and governance. Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi appointed Professor Benjamin Rosman and an advisory panel of experts to assist in formulating South Africa’s national policy on artificial intelligence (AI). …
It is my privilege as Chancellor of the National Orders to announce the names of those South Africans and foreign nationals who will be awarded National Orders at an investiture ceremony to be held on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. National Orders are the highest awards that our country, through the President, bestows on our citizens …
Johannesburg: The Information Regulator has not authorised any certification scheme — businesses relying on third-party “Certified” badges are left exposed to significant legal and financial risk. ATG Digital, a provider of access control and data compliance solutions for gated environments, has published an alert to South African organisations. It warns about a growing and potentially …
A country notorious for potholes now also has the smoothest ride: South Africa’s Garden Route is the world’s best road trip, according to Auto Trader UK. The 300km stretch from Mossel Bay to Storms River has California’s Pacific Coast Highway, the US’s cross-country Route 66, Italy’s Amalfi Coast and Australia’s Great Ocean Road in its …
While reflecting on the gains and challenges of South Africa’s democratic journey, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has welcomed the rise in earnings among black South Africans, saying this has significantly changed the racial composition of the country’s middle- and upper-income earners over the past three decades of democracy. According to the General Household …
Nigeria’s telecommunications operators invested more than $1.56 billion in network infrastructure in 2025 as regulators intensify pressure on the industry […]
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The National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry has brought two court cases against design houses it alleges to be using non-compliant sweatshops to manufacture clothes in KwaZulu-Natal. Photo: Joseph Bracken February 6 this year was a disruptive day for South Africa’s clothing sector. In Pietermaritzburg, Chantal Naidoo, in her capacity as Secretary General …
Motorsport South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of new heads to several of its motorcycle working groups, marking an important step in the continued growth and representation of women within the sport. Nicole Purificati has been appointed as head of the MSA Circuit Motorcycle Working Group, taking over from Ian Harwood. Miranda Du …
Conservation in South Africa is a loaded concept that not only concerns the protection of land, but also confronts the unresolved and sordid history tied to it. The SANParks Conversation on Conservation, held during the Africa Travel Indaba event in Durban on 13 May 2026, highlighted the complexities surrounding conservation. The discussion emphasised that conservation …
Staff Writer ·14 May 2026 New data from Old Mutual shows that, while employers are still funding above-inflation salary increases in South Africa, they’re tightening benefits, shifting to performance-based support. According to the group’s latest Remchannel Bi-Annual Salary and Wage Movements Survey, South African salary increases in 2026 have averaged around 5.43%. This is far …