Canadian farmers take precautions as bird flu outbreaks hit U.S. dairy cattle

The Dose19:04What’s going on with H5N1 bird flu? H5N1 is in the news again, and this time it has spread to cattle in several U.S. states. It has even infected a dairy worker in Texas. Global health epidemiologist Raywat Deonandan explains how avian flu is spreading, how transmissible it is, what vaccines are available, and … Read more

Got a promotion? WHY income tax brackets in 2024 are ‘creeping’

The 2024 budget speech from Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, has had an adverse impact on income tax brackets in 2024. Essentially, employees who get a promotion or salary increase risk being pushed into higher income tax brackets in 2024. TRENDING: Academics say March 2024 SASSA old-age pensions inadequate As outlined by Business Tech, an additional … Read more

Relocating from SA? Here’s how to take your money with you

With South Africa’s current economic environment, many people are considering relocating. Finances could be quite tricky to navigate. It is important to understand the different types of financial assets you may have and what the best way is to take them out of the country. ALSO READ: Leaving SA? Clear with SARS first Relocating: Capital … Read more

5 feline facts to help see your cat in a new light

Quirks and Quarks54:01Cat facts — the latest science on our feline companions Cats have lived alongside humans for millennia, but there’s still much we don’t know about our companions. How do cats purr? Why do they look so annoyed all the time? And when and where did cats begin sharing homes with humans?  Part of … Read more