SASSA beneficiaries can now replace their Gold Card with the Postbank Black Card by choosing the option of visiting selected retail stores. Postbank has been providing beneficiaries with updated lists of stores in various provinces that they can visit to collect their Black Cards. Here is the extensive list of retailers you can go to … Read more
Alfred Ntombela, the legendary actor, is reportedly a promoter for Roots Butchery. Actor Alfred Ntombela is currently trending due to rumours about his side hustle. The actor, known for starring in productions such as Mr. Bones, is reportedly a promoter for Roots Butchery. A user on X with the username @nyebe_official, shared a picture of … Read more
Authorities are taking a zero-tolerance approach to the following traffic violations this December. Speaking last week at the launch of the 2024 Road Safety campaign, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy highlighted traffic violations this December that will be heavily policed. 11 883 recorded deaths took place on South African roads in 2023. And 1 285 of … Read more
Cape Town is the best place to go on a long-haul holiday – from your wallet’s perspective. That’s the finding of the latest Post Office Holiday Report, which gives South Africa’s ‘Mother City’ top spot for a budget getaway to a far-flung destination ahead of 32 other popular places, including Tokyo in Japan, Sharm el-Sheikh … Read more
Eskom has confirmed a R55 billion after-tax loss for this financial year, with the embattled state-owned entity pointing to the unbundling of its transmission business. Despite the grim results, Eskom is optimistic that the tide is set to turn in the first quarter of 2025. The utility’s CEO Dan Marokane disclosed these revelations during the … Read more
Orlando Pirates have a lot on their plate – but at least they’re eating well. The Buccaneers are going toe-to-toe against reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns following their historic seven-win run to start the season but failed to make it eight when they faced Stellenbosch FC on December 1. Jose Riveiro has a lot to decipher … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) recently took to social media to clarify to its beneficiaries whether they will be receiving a R500 grant for Christmas. SASSA has always been plagued by fake news proposing various claims and promises. The R500 Christmas grant is just one of them, SASSA explained to its beneficiaries on … Read more
South Africa’s largest online shopping platform, Takealot, has brought on board thousands of personal shoppers to expand its reach into townships and rural regions, aiming to stay competitive against growing threats from international competitors. Threat from international competitors Companies are drawn to South Africa’s e-commerce market because of its growth potential and strategic location. Notable … Read more
‘I’ve travelled to over 70 countries across five continents, but even that couldn’t prepare me for a lot of what I experienced in Africa.’ TikTok traveller and blogger Eli Solidum (@elisolidum), from the Philippines, is telling MailOnline Travel about his amazing four-month odyssey around Africa, a journey that had ‘a ton’ of challenges but that … Read more
Bulk buying on the rise South Africans getting paid early this December are facing a possible six week stretch between their December 2024 and January 2025 salaries – which could mean a tough month for most households in the country. Retail giant, Makro, known for its bulk-buying options on its extensive range of fresh, frozen, … Read more
