Stakeholders in the tobacco industry have reacted strongly to the upcoming Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, which is currently being discussed by Parliament’s health portfolio committee. A number of interested parties have voiced concerns that the bill’s provisions may increase consumer distress and harm South Africa’s economy. […]
Four New Wallabies Set to Stir Up Springboks Showdown
On Saturday, the Wallabies of Australia take on the Springboks of South Africa in the opening match of the much-anticipated Rugby Championship. Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has chosen four rookies in an attempt to rewrite history at Loftus Versfeld by injecting his team with new blood. New Blood in the […]
Cape Town’s Top Coziest Winter Dine-ins
Winter has fallen upon South Africa, home to some of the world’s most stunning landscapes. With its advent, the landscape takes on a bluish-grey hue and is wrapped in a chilly embrace. But have no fear! Animals do not go into hibernation now. Indeed, winter is the season to enjoy […]
Cape Town Ignites Global Tech Scene
Cape Town’s history, culture, and booming metropolitan energy have been woven together in a special way that continues to attract both inhabitants and visitors. Despite this, a new beat is being generated at its centre: technological progress. This beloved Mother centre is not only writing a new chapter as a […]
This African Tech Titan is Revolutionising Digital Payments for Millions
Dare Okoudjou, Founder and CEO of MFS Africa, has a compelling vision for the future of financial empowerment in Africa, which began with a simple desire to enable payments for his mother’s honey business and has since grown into the largest digital payments hub in Africa. MFS Africa’s Inspirational Founder […]
Top 10 Visa-Free Paradises for South Africans in 2023
Prepare yourself, South Africans, to indulge your wanderlust most simply and conveniently as possible, without the requirement for a visa. As of the year 2023, South African passport holders can choose from a plethora of previously unavailable destinations. In case you’re itching to trade in the familiar landscapes of home […]
Baboon BFFs to the Rescue
New research on baboon friendships shows that they can help people overcome a difficult childhood. A lot about how our lives will go as adults may be gleaned from how we grew up. For example, studies have shown that persons whose childhoods were marred by hardships like poverty, abuse, and […]
Tax Triumph or Tactless Tweet?
A South African electrical engineer known on Twitter as @Yanga_Co drew widespread attention when he claimed to have gotten a tax refund of more than R66,000. Users of social media were riveted by this news. The revelation, which the taxpayer described as “Christmas in July,” has sparked a broader discussion […]
Miss SA Finalist Steps Down Amidst Bullying Scandal
The Miss South Africa 2023 pageant has become embroiled in controversy after one of the Top 12 contestants, Levern José, chose to withdraw from the competition following claims of bullying in high school. Allegations are Made Public The allegations against José arose around a week ago, and at least two […]