Germany Calls on SA’s Trained Nurses

At the same time that South Africa is facing its healthcare challenges, a surprising offer has come from Europe. Due to its severe nurse shortage, Germany has begun looking to South Africa as a potential source of healthcare workers. The reason for this is crystal clear: South Africa has an excellent reputation for medical...

Breaking: Consumers on Edge as SA Reserve Bank Strikes Again

South African households will have to review their budgets again after the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced the 10th consecutive increase in the repo rate. This occurs as economic conditions become increasingly precarious and inflation rates rise. On Thursday, Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced a hike in interest rates for both overnight loans (repo)...

Western Cape’s Massive Property Boom Amid Nationwide Slump

There are a plethora of exciting things to do in the Western Cape of South Africa. This area is proudly rising to the task of satisfying the demand for housing, as seen by the surge in the construction of both residential and commercial property despite the overall downturn in new property development. The increased...

US Sanctions Threaten South African Businesses

There is rising concern that the United States may impose sanctions on South Africa as a result of the country’s support for Russia throughout the conflict in Ukraine, which has exacerbated political tensions between South Africa and the United States. Everyone in South Africa, from the country’s affluent tech magnates who control multinational corporations...

Are WhatsApp Scammers Eyeing Your Tax Returns?

As we enter into the 2023 tax season, WhatsApp scams have become a persistent problem in the realm of fast-paced technology and communication. Taxpayers in South Africa are being warned by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), banks, and the police to be vigilant about identity theft. Scams on WhatsApp and SMS Are Growing...

Proposed Tobacco Bill Ignites Controversy

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. The goal of this...

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 heavy meals, appreciate velvety...