- Here’s what Tito Mboweni’s ‘retire gracefully’ tweet could have meant January 17, 2020Finance Minister Tito Mboweni sparked speculation with his enigmatic tweet about graceful retirement and not overstaying your time in office.
- EFF rubbishes claims linking party to private school shut down January 17, 2020The party has been placed at the centre of a row between the Modern Christian School and the Baptist Convention Centre of South Africa.
- Lindiwe Sisulu slammed for hiring two state capture “kingpins” January 17, 2020Both Mo Shaik and Menzi Simelane have been employed as "special advisors" to Lindiwe Sisulu this week. The critics are far from impressed.
- Durban man on the run after double murder, R50 000 reward offered January 17, 2020Durban North detectives and police are on the hunt for a man they believe was involved in a double murder case in December 2019.
Lifestyle South Africa
- Beloftebos: Wedding venue in legal trouble for rejecting same-sex couple January 17, 2020A wedding venue in the Western Cape has been intensely criticised for refusing to host a same-sex couple: But the owners of Beloftebos are standing firm.
- Enjoy Valentine’s Day with a picnic at the Two Oceans Aquarium January 17, 2020Visit the Two Oceans Aquarium after dark and spoil your date to an exclusive picnic this Valentine's Day.
- Table Mountain: 100km/h gales may close cableway “for the next five days” January 17, 2020The hectic winds in Cape Town are causing a nightmare for visitors to Table Mountain. The cable cars have closed on Friday, and the forecast looks bad.
- This is your chance to be interviewed by Trevor Noah on the Daily Show January 17, 2020This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to sit beside South Africa's acclaimed funny man.
Dream Hotels & Resorts promotes ‘slow’ tourism in Zululand
This Heritage Day, Dream Hotels & Resorts is encouraging South Africans to explore Zululand in KwaZulu-Natal, which stands as just one of the country’s important historical areas. “It is a less-explored region of the country, where visitors can immerse themselves in the traditions of the isiZulu people,” says Brent Dickson, Director of Dream Hotels & Resorts “With endless rolling hills, historic battlefields, beautiful lakes and wildlife-rich game reserves, Zululand ties in perfectly with the slow tourism movement, a philosophy of travelling with patience, taking the time to explore and engage in one’s surroundings fully,” he adds. Dream Hotels & Resorts…
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Simple Steps to Betting Online with Cryptocurrency
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Why South African parents will love cruising this year
Thanks to cruising, children can travel almost everywhere these days, from Europe, to the Caribbean, and even further-flung destinations such as the Arctic. Cruise holidays are especially popular with the families market, with 75 percent of Millennial families interested in booking a cruise within the next two years, according to research by MMGYGlobal. Overall, the cruise industry is projecting 27.2-million passenger bookings this year. “It is catching on quickly with South African families wanting to expose their children to global travel but with the least amount of hassle,” says Eamonn Ferrin, Vice President of Norwegian Cruise Lines & Managing Director…
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A few favorite page-turners to travel with during National Book Week
There is something so pleasant about reading the story of an epic journey while you travel, and with National Book Week (NBW) running from 2-8 September, there’s no better time to pick out a new page-turner, pack your suitcase and hit the road. If you’re in need of a new recommendation, here are a few favourites, along with some local destinations perfectly suited to read them in. Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough (2017, originally published in 1980) This is a fantastic book for anyone who seeks to understand how far we have come in developing a protective…
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Five destinations perfect for solo South African female travellers
Solo female travel has grown in leaps and bounds, with many dedicated female travellers venturing abroad by themselves. We explore five destinations that are perfect for solo female travellers all across the world. From rand-friendly Portugal and sunny Spain to an Italian adventure, here’s where you should be travelling in 2020. Plus, top tips for solo female travellers! Portugal Portugal is possibly the trendiest country to visit this year and a favourite for 2020. With a mild and moderate climate, stunning beaches and a wealth of cultural and historical attractions, it’s a year-round destination. For South African travellers, in particular,…
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Steyn was good, but not as great as Walsh and Ambrose
Dale Steyn’s recent retirement from Test cricket, which was followed by Hashim Amla’s decision to end participation of all forms of international competition, certainly ended an era for the Proteas.
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Top five reasons to get a Master’s Degree in Barcelona
Some of the best business schools are based in Spain, especially in the metropolitan city of Barcelona.
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Addo, Kirkwood farm attack hot spots
The Addo and Kirkwood communities in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa are particularly vulnerable to farm attacks and these communities should sharpen their safety and readiness immediately.
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Drag her arrogant ass before court for SABC shenanigans
It’s time for this former minister to get her day in court after acting like a bloody arrogant momparra and then lying through her teeth about it in parliament.
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Tourism dictionary/encyclopedia for SA published
The South African DICTIO-PEDIA, a tourism dictionary/encyclopaedia, explains hundreds of terms, concepts, jargon, expression, South African words, acronyms and abbreviations.
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Many people feel that they have missed the opportunity to buy cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin – but this is certainly not the case.
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Half a million people murdered in SA since democracy
The murder rate in South Africa showed a sharp decline since the birth of democracy in 1994 – until 2011. Then it all went ass up.
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Threat to SA’s R4 trillion retirement savings pot highlighted
The second phase of its campaign to protect the savings and retirement funds of ordinary South Africans is being launched by the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) this week.
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What South Africans are giving up on to make ends meet
South African households are feeling the pinch as the country’s economy is heading for rock bottom. In the meantime people are buying cheaper food, cutting back om buying clothes, have stopped going out and simply don’t invite friends over for entertaining.
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Backlash as ‘bottom-feeders’ Rapport report on Springbok hero’s death
Afrikaans Sunday rag Rapport is in for a tough time after reporting Springbok legend James Small was found naked in a brothel shortly before his death.
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Calling in the army ‘no permanent’ solution for Cape gang wars
The deployment of the defence force in the Western Cape’s gang-stricken areas has been welcomed but civil rights organisation AfriForum warns that more permanent solutions for the ongoing crisis needs to be found.
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Tourists from 7 more countries can now visit SA visa free
South Africa has scrapped visa requirements for various countries.
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Prioritisation of farm attacks welcomed
The acknowledgement of farm attacks and murders as priority crimes by Job Mokgoro, premier of the Northwest, and David Makhura, premier of Gauteng, has been welcomed by civil rights organisation AfriForum.
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Denel culprits to face the music
Trade union Solidarity is serious about getting those responsible for, or who were party to the financial predicament at state owned weapons manufacturer Denel, to pay for their actions.
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‘Workable outcomes’ must be found for e-tolls impasse
The South African government wants to find a binding solution to the impasse around electronic tolling (e-tolls) on Gauteng freeways.
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R4.5 billion ‘leap into future’ for Solidarity
An alternative -and futuristic – education system for South Africa with a budget of R4,5 billion is being implemented by trade union Solidarity.
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SABC ‘safe’ for now
The South Africa Broadcorping Castration (SABC) do not anticipate ‘day zer’ – the day your TV dies – too soon.
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Dutch motion against land grab welcomed
A motion by the parliament of the Netherlands in which the Dutch government is asked to take a stand against the South African government’s intended process of expropriation without compensation has been welcomed by AfriForum.
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Admin & discipline eats into teaching time in SA
South African teachers are being worked to the bone and a lot of the time they are not even in the classroom.
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Denel down a creek despite ‘credit’
South African state-owned aerospace and military technology conglomerate remains way down a creek without a paddle even if it received and anonymous credit provider just be be able to pay salaries.
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