Eskom has announced a planned power outage in Thubelisha, Soweto, from 9:00 to 18:00 on Wednesday, 30 October. This interruption, part of a scheduled maintenance effort, will impact the distribution network in the area. Eskom urges customers to treat all electrical appliances as live during this period, prioritising safety for all households and businesses in … Read more
Ukraine’s supporters say it’s proof that the body is “fractured” and unable to react to global crises. “Like all multilateral organizations in this day and age, the FATF is fractured in matters of geopolitics,” said Tom Keatinge, the director of the center for finance and security at the Royal United Services Institute. “If international bodies … Read more
The designer honeymoon Luxury Cape Town-based safari travel company, Go2Africa, has just released the world’s most curated honeymoon ever, in which guests will be followed by a private investigator to find out what they love and what they don’t. Amid organizing flights, accommodation, visas and activities, along with finding a balance between both parties and ensuring … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa says while there is still much work to do, South Africa is on track “towards a public transport system that is safer, more efficient and more affordable”. On the right track He was addressing the nation through his weekly newsletter on Monday. “While we have achieved important progress in restoring our freight … Read more
Eskom calls prepaid electricity customers to verify their meters for a critical recoding update before the 24 November deadline. The utility emphasises that the update, required by the Standard Transfer Specification Association (STSA), is essential for meters to accept future electricity tokens. Eskom’s prepaid meters require an upgrade from Key Revision Number (KRN) 1 to … Read more
The South African’s WhatsApp number – 060 011 0211 – is inundated with questions regarding the unabridged South African birth certificate. What is it exactly, when do you and/or your child require one and how do you apply for one in 2024? So, we consulted with the experts at SAVisas to bring you the best … Read more
A Bloemfontein-based entrepreneur, who established a healthy alternative to coffee, is revolutionising the agro-processing industry through her thriving business. Chantelle de Bruyn, 34, is the owner of Buttercup Farmhouse, a business that she registered in 2019 with initial plans to manufacture vegetable spices. The business is currently selling its signature Cucurbita Latte (vegetable … Read more
We’re over the moon to finally evaluate the Kia Sonet 1.0T EX with the turbo engine and dual-clutch automatic transmission. As regular readers will know, we’ve already familiarised ourselves with the same compact crossover in modest 1.5 CVT LX guise. Aside from a plethora of ticks in the win column for practicality and value for … Read more
The 27 October episode of Carte Blanche exposes the dire consequences of budget cuts in provincial departments. Government teachers face job losses with no prospects for reemployment, while essential specialist medical positions are being frozen. These cuts have a devastating impact on those reliant on public services, leading to a decline in quality education and … Read more
SASSA beneficiaries without smart ID cards are leaving themselves vulnerable to fraud and identity theft, says Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber. Since taking over after the May 2024 elections, the new minister has been on a mission to fully reform the Department of Home Affairs, reports Daily Investor. Key to his success is moving … Read more
