- ANC: Mashaba is escaping “soon to be exposed truth” about Joburg finances October 21, 2019Mashaba's real reason for vacating his mayoral position, according to the ANC in Joburg.
- SAPS appeal for information on suspects in Police Station robbery October 21, 2019The Windsorton Police Station was robbed on 2 October with suspects making off with two rifles and four 9mm pistols and the SAPS have appealed to the public for information that could lead to arrests.
- An open door? EFF praise Herman Mashaba for listening to their “superior logic” October 21, 2019Just give him a pair of red overalls already: The EFF have showered praise upon the DA's Herman Mashaba, after the Johannesburg Mayor resigned on Monday.
- IRP: This is what SA’s energy mix could look like in ten years October 21, 2019Reducing coal-generated power will allow reliance on other energy sources, Mantashe said.
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- Global Conference on Violence Against Women starts today October 21, 2019The Global Conference on Violence Against Women is the world's key research conference on violence against women and other forms of violence driven by gender inequality in low and middle-income countries.
- Viggy Qwabe: Idols SA contestant shocks SA with dramatic exit October 21, 2019Viggy Qwabe opted to follow her twin sister out of the competition.
- This Durbanville restaurant has been voted ‘the best in South Africa’ [photos] October 21, 2019There was a pleasant surprise at the Haute Grandeur Global Restaurant Awards this week, as Durbanville's Tangram Restaurant scooped three major awards.
- South African shark-attack survivor sails to victory October 21, 2019Shark-attack survivor Caleb Swanepoel showed disability is no match for determination when he claimed the Great Optimist Race winner title for the second year in a row at the V&A Waterfront this Saturday.
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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The top tools forex traders should use constantly
Forex trading proves to be challenging many times and although we are unable to prevent unwanted situations, technology had fostered the creation of some interesting tool that can ease our work. If you are that detail-oriented person who wants to strive for perfectionism, then this may be an article suitable for you, as we’ll talk about some of the most important forex tools that any trader should use. Economic news calendar Tipically offered by financial news websites and forex brokers, an economic news calendar is one of the most important tools in forex trading, given that it will keep you…
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Top 5 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. Many people argue about the possible benefits of doing masters in Barcelona in English since many public and private institutions there offer their graduate courses in Spanish or Catalan. However, being an international business hub that it is, Barcelona offers a wide range of master’s degrees in English for international students. There is no doubt about the fact that English is the lingua franca for the whole world. No one can deny the significance of English in communication, business, technology, research, and education…
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Unemployment rate ‘alarming’ and not even accurate
The ongoing, seemingly never-ending increase in the unemployment rate is discouraging but not even accurate, says trade union Solidarity wo claims Statistics South Africa (SSA) continues to excludes discouraged job seekers from their official unemployment measurements.
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What to do in the Netherlands
From stunning tulip fields to the intricate network of canals in Amsterdam, the Netherlands has something that will appeal to everyone.
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What are the best European countries for business expansion?
Europe is a preferred location for business expansion, mainly due to the unified EU market and the many opportunities that exist in the region.
Read moreFive ways to spend your tax refund
Tax season is coming to an end on 31 October. If you’re lucky enough to receive a sum of money from SARS, you may be wondering how to spend the extra cash.
Read moreSee Canada come alive in autumn
For nature lovers and adventure seekers wanting to squeeze in a 2019 international holiday, or book a 2020 trip, Canada in autumn is ideal. Not only will you benefit from the perks of off-season travel, but October to December is also one of the best times to visit Canada. Here’s why: It’s off-season Sustainable tourism is the buzzword of 2020 and beyond, and travelling off-peak is a conscious choice you can make to visit responsibly. Not only will you get the benefit of fewer crowds and, often, discounted rates and cheaper flights, but you’ll get a more authentic glimpse of…
Read moreFive ways to stay sane while moving house
Don’t lose your mind as you leave the country.
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The best beach breaks for an unforgettable December holiday
As we short-listed the greatest beach-break holiday destinations for South Africans, we quite literally walked in the sand, plunged into the swimming pools and sampled the cocktail menus for you. Here’s what we found, and how you can have the best December holiday ever. Bonus: the following destinations are either visa-free for South African passport holders or have an easy visa-on-arrival process. Mauritius South Africans’ favourite Indian Ocean island, Mauritius needs little introduction. Visa-free and a short, four-hour flight from Johannesburg (direct flights from Cape Town and Durban also available) Mauritius is our answer to Hawaii in the US. The…
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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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Demise of local municipalities SA’s ‘biggest threat’
Governance in local Government has continued to decline to levels never experienced in the history of democratic South Africa.
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DA intensifies legal attack on ‘Dodging Dlamini’
The top brass at the Democratic Alliance (DA) want former Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini, to face the music on perjury changes – and they are not going to give up just because the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) are dragging their feet.
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Where in SA do you have the best chance to get murdered?
A recent spike in murders has seen Cape Town climb a global ranking of the world’s most violent cities.
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Screw (white) expertise, implies Ramaphosa as he flies in Italians to ‘save’ Eskom
With 480 skilled and experienced South African professionals who are keen and ready to help Eskom out of the shit, president Cyril Ramaphosa opted to appoint Italian engineers to try and get to grips with the state-owned electricity supplier’s problems.
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Want to take as much leave as you like and dress funny? Join Investec
The late standup comedian Robin Williams used to say golf is the only game where “a white man can dress looking like a black pimp” and get away with it. If you work for Investec you can do exactly that from September – and take as much leave as you like.
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