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Ramaphosa and Trump have terrific tricks to teach each other

While one can keep his cabal out of jail without pardons, the other deals with insurrectionists by doing nothing The prospect of US President Donald Trump and SA President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking face-to-face in the coming days seems somewhat fraught as an irresistible force meets an immovable object, or at least as an irresistible farce […]

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Tshwane City schedules nine-hour power outage for maintenance

Technicians in Tshwane will carry out essential maintenance at the Plessy Substation on Thursday, 2 May, prompting a planned nine-hour power outage in the Rosslyn Industrial Area. The outage will last from 8:00 to 17:00, as the city works to boost the reliability and efficiency of its electricity network. During the shutdown, teams will service […]

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Nike releases Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble with striking stitch detail

Setting the foundation for what will be a year’s worth of Air Max 95 dominance, Nike is kicking things off strong with a lineup of fresh releases, anniversary editions, and bold reworks that put the iconic silhouette back in the spotlight.     Part of that lineup includes the Nike Air Max 95 OG Big […]

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Bitcoin approaches $100 000 after breaking through 10-week high

Smaller tokens like Dogecoin and Ether rally even more than Bitcoin.

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Treasury grant initiative to pump R5m into untapped economies

National Treasury readies R5 million grant for green and informal economies. National Treasury is looking to fund the next set of innovative businesses in the green economy, among others, through its Jobs Fund grant programme. Now in its 12th funding round, the Jobs Fund is a R9 billion Treasury-managed initiative that seeks to support creative, […]

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Lesaka fintech solutions win big at Absa awards

Nasdaq- and JSE-listed Lesaka Technologies’ subsidiaries Kazang and Connect were recognised as fintech innovators in South Africa’s bustling fintech universe at the recent Absa Commercial Payments Awards 2025. Cash Connect won the “Most Progressive Device Cash Solutions Provider” category, with Kazang winning the “Most Disruptive Fintech Shaping Financial Inclusion Vision”. Steven Heilbron, head of M&A […]

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R3 million the new sweet spot for upper middle class home buyers

South Africa’s residential property market showed continued signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2025, with the national average purchase price climbing 2.2% year-on-year and 2% quarter-on-quarter to R1,661,519, according to ooba Home Loans. Properties priced above R3 million accounted for 28% of applications, driven by semigration and a more affluent buyer profile. “These […]

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DA’s Solution to Kleinfontein Property Rates Faces Legal Hurdles

In a dispute that has captured the attention of both local residents and political parties, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has entered the fray over the property rates imposed on the controversial Kleinfontein settlement in Tshwane. The rates, which have skyrocketed since September 2024, have sparked a heated debate about the fairness and legality of the […]

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Mother in-law of the year – Boy mom flexes 5 sons’ wives

Picture: Pexels A heartwarming moment went viral on social media when a Xhosa mother and her five daughters-in-law participated in a popular TikTok trend, showcasing their loving family bond. The special moment occurred after the youngest son’s wedding, where the mother had the privilege of welcoming her fifth daughter-in-law into the family. In the video, […]

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Maela Reflects On Career Crossroads At Pirates

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has addressed the speculation that he’s set to retire at the end of the season. Maela, 32, has been offered a non-playing role with Pirates when his contract expires in June, as first reported by iDiski Times and in the current season has played a mentoring role for the new […]