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How business-leisure travel has evolved In a world where the lines between work and play often blur, the tourism industry has witnessed a remarkable evolution in travel patterns since 2022. What began as a niche trend, ‘bleisure’ tourism—blending business and leisure—has now become a major driver in hospitality, adapting and thriving in our post-pandemic reality. …
Nothing is more romantic than joining hands and declaring your love and commitment with the fresh scents of blooming flowers and lush greenery around you, paving the way for you to say “I do”. A magical garden filled with beautiful terraces, surrounded by an abundance of flowers with bursts of colour and breathtaking water features, …
The science behind the grain: Discover why it’s nature’s superfood Life is really busy, right? Especially when you’re juggling work, family, and a million other commitments. It’s no wonder grabbing a pie from the local service station feels easier than whipping up a healthy breakfast. However, there is a timeless solution that fits perfectly into …
Get ready to sweeten up your Heritage and Braai Day celebrations with three tasty desserts! These recipes are so delicious, they’ll have you saying “Mzansi fo sho!” faster than you can flip boerewors on the braai. Keegan Eichstadt, FUTURELIFE®? Marketing Manager believes that a braai without dessert is like a soccer game with no vuvuzela. …
Pietermaritzburg – On 19 September 2024, the first-ever Husqvarna Schools Forest Rehabilitation Challenge in association with Ferncliffe forest wilding, took place in Pietermaritzburg. This exciting event saw learners from Durban High School and Weston Agricultural College competing in a tree-planting race, designed to restore local forests and foster environmental stewardship among our youth. According to …
The Cape Clothing & Textile Cluster (CCTC) is excited to announce the launch of “Origin8: From Start-up to Scale-up”, a programme that is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa’s clothing, textile, footwear, and leather (CTFL) sector. Supported by the City of Cape Town’s Growth Coalitions Branch, the programme is the …
Achieving your fitness goals involves more than just spending time in the gym. From understanding your body’s nutritional needs to choosing the right supplements, creating a balanced routine that aligns with your goals is essential. Whether your focus is on weight loss or muscle building, finding the right combination of diet, exercise, and supplementation can …
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy is an advanced, non-surgical solution to hair thinning and hair loss. At Hair Clinic International, this innovative treatment stimulates the scalp to promote natural hair growth using your body’s own regenerative properties. How PRP Hair Treatment Works The process begins with a simple blood draw. The blood is processed …
Running a Google Ads display campaign can be highly effective, but without proper optimization, your budget can be wasted on irrelevant placements. One of the best ways to ensure your ads reach the right audience is by excluding mobile apps from your campaigns. This guide will show you why and how to exclude mobile app …
Hair is a vital part of personal identity for many people, and experiencing issues like hair loss, thinning, or scalp conditions can be distressing. A trichologist can provide the necessary expertise to address these concerns. Specializing in hair and scalp health, trichologists offer targeted solutions that go beyond everyday hair care routines. What is …
Alopecia, or hair loss, is a condition that affects many people across the globe, including here in South Africa. For those experiencing it, alopecia can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. While it’s a common issue, there are different causes and treatments to explore that can help manage the condition effectively. What is Alopecia …
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In 2023, the Boxer Athletics Club made a powerful statement when star athletes Precious Mashele and Glenrose Xaba delivered standout performances at the inaugural Boxer Super Run in Durban, setting the fastest 5km times on South African soil at that point—13:44 and 16:03, respectively. On Sunday, 13 October 2024, the club’s elite runners are set …
As South Africa continues to urbanize at a rapid pace, the demand for efficient storage solutions is growing exponentially. This surge is driven by the decrease in available living space, an uptick in small business ventures, and the general need for more organized environments. This article delves into the burgeoning storage industry, examining the various …
With only one race remaining in the 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, South Africa’s top runners are gearing up for an intense showdown against their East African rivals. Reigning Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K champion, Elroy Gelant, and newly crowned SA 10km Cross Country champion, Kabelo Mulaudzi, are set to go head-to-head with …
The Boxer Super Run is set for an exciting debut in Tshwane on Sunday, 10 November 2024. Entrants can choose the start wave that best aligns with their running ability and race-day goals, ensuring that they fully enjoy South Africa’s most social 5km run. “The Boxer Super Run is a high-energy 5km road race that …
As the school holidays start this week and Heritage Day is around the corner, many South Africans will use this opportunity for a mini-break of fun road trips and family get-togethers. With more of us hitting the road during this time, Dunlop Tyres SA urges drivers to inspect their vehicles, particularly the condition of their …
Cabinet hails progress in fight against crime with Operation Shanela
Cabinet has welcomed progress being made in the fight against crime through Operation Shanela, which continues to make its mark in rooting out criminality.
“Between 2 and 8 September 2024, law enforcement agencies arrested 13 691 suspects for serious crimes such as murder, rape, possession of illegal firearms and business robberies,” Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said during a post Cabinet media briefing on Friday.
Since its inception in May 2023, Operation Shanela consists of regular stop and searches, roadblocks, vehicle check points, high visibility patrols, including foot patrols, the tracing of wanted suspects with a focus on murder and rape suspects, and compliance inspections at liquor outlets and second-hand goods dealers.
Through detectives and crime intelligence tracing operations, roadblocks, as well as stop and searches - police have taken a bold and decisive approach in protecting the communities that they serve.
Since its launch, Operation Shanela has resulted in the arrest of 850 375 suspects, and seizure of 824 illegal firearms and over 17 282 rounds of ammunition. In addition, drugs worth over R13 million were seized at the OR Tambo International Airport over the past two months, and copper worth over R20 million was recovered from a scrapyard near Durban, with a suspect arrested.
“Through a coordinated multidisciplinary and intelligence-led operations, law enforcement agencies are focused on dismantling extortion syndicates across the country. In the past two weeks, 14 extortionists were arrested in various provinces,” Ntshavheni said.
Restoring Integrity of Law Enforcement Officers
Through a multidisciplinary collaboration, law enforcement agencies have arrested 14 suspects in Mpumalanga on charges of fraud and corruption for issuing illegal learners’ and driver’s licences. Meanwhile, 11 traffic officers were also arrested for soliciting bribes from motorists along the N1 freeway in Limpopo.
“Three off-duty police officers and a civilian were arrested in Durban, KZN, for soliciting a R100 000 bribe from a businessman in exchange for the release of confiscated goods, and four more police officers handed themselves over to the SAPS on the same case,” the Minister said.
Furthermore, eight suspects were arrested for alleged involvement on tender fraud and corruption amounting to R850 million in the City of Cape Town, Western Cape. – SAnews.gov.za
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Location: Mabeskraal Stadium, North West Province, South Africa LiuGong Machinery, a global leader in construction machinery, is proud to announce the successful completion of its latest water well project at Mabeskraal Stadium in the Northwest Province. This initiative, part of the broader LiuGong Green Alliance, is a significant step forward in addressing the water scarcity …
An innovative payments and loyalty solution to expanding to a global market. Industry giants, Brian Dunne, based in the UK, and Debbie Ghillino, based in South Africa were so impressed with the value proposition and the potential of the technology created by Australian based Elevate Loyalty Pty Ltd, they have invested and joined forces to …
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In South Africa, nearly one in nine adults are affected by diabetes impacting around 4.4 million people between the ages of 20 and 79. Globally diabetes is the fourth leading cause of blindness and the most common cause of vision loss among working-age South Africans. According to the Ophthalmological Society of South Africa (OSSA) approximately …
The Western Cape's permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) expressed satisfaction and commended the efficient implementation of social housing projects to residents by the Western Cape Provincial Government's Department of Infrastructure and the City of Cape Town.
The delegation said some of the social housing projects are a great example of effective intergovernmental collaboration and public-private partnerships which provide decent and dignified accommodation.
While briefing the delegation on, the City of Cape Town reported that ten affordable social housing projects, totaling 4 849 residential units, have been completed between 2017 and 2024. According to the City, six more land parcels have been awarded as part of the land release program for affordable mixed social housing, out of which 4 268 housing opportunities are expected to be completed by 2028.
The delegation heard that more land parcels are at planning and release stage and are expected to provide approximately 20 000 housing opportunities in future.
The delegation conducted site visits to three of the recently completed social housing projects on Wednesday. It was impressed by the Conradie Better Living Model Exemplar Project in Pinelands which has 1004 affordable rental units ranging from R740 a month for a bachelor unit. It was built on the land belonging to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) and has more tenants living in the vast precinct than the total population of Pinelands.
The delegation also commended the Maitland Mews development which boasts 204 social housing units developed to curb the City's dire need for centrally located social housing residences. At a total development cost of R95 953 055, monthly rental ranges from R650 for a bachelor to at least R4 900 for a two-bedroom unit.
Other features include nine business training units which are also used as meeting venues, play areas for children, and 24-hour security with biometrics fingerprint access and CCTV cameras.
The delegates also braved the rain and inclement weather on their third site visit of the day. They inspected the Goodwood Station Social Housing Project which began tenanting its 1055 units in December 2023 and August 2024 respectively. Water and bulk services are fully subsidized, and tenants also benefit from the indigent electricity subsidy.
The delegation and SALGA representatives quizzed the City on what seem like stringent and exclusionary letting procedures, and recommended a more inclusionary approach to benefit more people. The City currently has 410 000 applicants on its waiting list of indigent people needing social housing.
The leader of the delegation, Mr Rikus Badenhorst, said other municipalities could benchmark the City's delivery model in managing strategic intergovernmental cooperation and private-public partnerships that enable development.
Meanwhile the department cautioned that lack of funding, cross-subsidy and political support may hamper the delivery of similar projects that are currently at planning phase. The department indicated that similar projects are currently underway in Oudtshoorn, George, Knysna, Worcester, Stellenbosch and in other areas across the province.
The City recommended exploring alternative funding mechanism for affordable housing beyond government subsidies which may not be sustainable in future. The City also suggested the devolution of the Consolidated Capital Grant funding to municipalities for localized administration.
Mr. Badenhorst said the delegation will consolidate all recommendations and report back to the NCOP at the end of the oversight programme. The delegates will reconvene at the Western Cape Provincial Parliament Chamber this morning to turn their focus towards the province's disaster management systems.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.