A significant judgment by the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court resulted in severe punishment for dishonest real estate agent Sabata Israel Papane. The judge judged Papane guilty of dishonest behaviour and gave him a fitting penalty. Given the seriousness of his crimes, the judge imposed a lengthy term of 23 years in prison without the possibility...
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...
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...
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 Wings Tom Hooper, a...
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...
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 thriving global computing centre,...
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 In an exclusive interview,...
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 for something new, we’ve...
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 neglect tend to have...