Welcome to the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa, a veritable paradise for sightseers and outdoor enthusiasts. A state-of-the-art cable car is set to bring tourism to new heights in this magnificent region, which, for many South Africans, rivals the appeal of Europe’s Alps. The Drakensberg region is a summer paradise, […]
Inflation Numbers Spell Good Interest Rate News
The inflation rate in South Africa has been decreasing, which is good news despite the country’s ongoing economic struggles. As of June, it was back within the acceptable range established by the central bank after having dropped to its lowest level in 20 months. Especially in light of interest rates, […]
Kempton Park Rocked by Third Gas Blast in Two Days
Another gas explosion has ripped through the tranquil heart of Kempton Park on a normal Friday, turning the day into a scene from a Hollywood blockbuster. The effects of this tragedy, however, are not fictional and are very real for those who have been impacted. The gas explosion at the […]
Biobanks, South Africa’s Biodiversity Power
Preserving the incredible complexity of our natural environment is more important than ever in this age of rapidly diminishing biodiversity and warming temperatures. South Africa, which is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, is taking the lead in this important initiative. South Africa is working to […]
Tech Lawyer Breaks Boundaries in India’s Silicon Valley
Kavya Dangda, a 34-year-old South African expat living in Bengaluru, India’s thriving tech metropolis, is making waves. She is breaking new ground as an intellectual-property lawyer in a conservative culture that frequently prizes a more domestic role for women. A graduate of Singapore’s prestigious Masters of Law programme, she is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]