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Home Affairs implements Three major changes
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) says it is changing its business model in South Africa, with a greater emphasis on mobile unit operations. The department stated to the portfolio committee on home affairs on Tuesday (8 November) that it is in the process of rolling out more mobile units to serve remote and rural
How to shop safely online this coming Black Friday
South Africans will be more focused than ever on bargain hunting for the best deals on offer after a long year of financial strain. Aside from the key e-commerce sales days in November, the pandemic's acceleration of online shopping will mean that a significant portion of holiday shopping will take place online. Not only are
South African shopping malls will receive R125 million in new solar projects
Redefine Group, a real estate investment trust (REIT), says it is working on R144 million in solar installations across its portfolio, which includes several large malls in South Africa. On Monday (7 November), the group released its annual results for the fiscal year ended 31 August 2022, detailing how its current installations have helped the
If you have the skills to assist Eskom in resolving its issues, here's a new way to do so
Eskom has launched a new platform that allows those with the necessary skills to apply to assist in the resolution of its technical issues. Applicants can upload their information and offer specific skills through the digital crowdsourcing platform. "Crowdsourcing differs from recruitment in that it is triggered by specific technical challenges, is not linked to
COP27: SA requested more grants rather than loans for climate plan – Ramaphosa
South Africa had asked the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the European Union to consider additional funding for the country's climate goals in the form of grants rather than loans, a request that was "well received," according to President Cyril Ramaphosa. On Tuesday, the president addressed a press conference at the COP27 in
Google will discontinue the Street View app next year
According to 9To5Google, Google has planned a series of shutdown messages for the Street View app. The company recommends that users migrate to Google Maps or Street View Studio because the Street View app will be discontinued on March 31, 2023. “Street View App is going away and support will end March 21, 2023,” the
Facebook-parent Meta plans to lay off thousands of employees this week
According to US media reports, Facebook-parent Meta will be the latest tech firm to reduce its workforce, with plans to lay off thousands of employees this week. According to the Wall Street Journal, which cited sources familiar with the situation, the layoffs could affect "tens of thousands" of Meta employees, with an announcement expected as
The confirmed list of stores in South Africa offering Black Friday 2022 deals
Black Friday has become one of the most important shopping days in South Africa, with a growing number of local retailers offering reduced prices on a variety of products. Black Friday is set to fall on November 25, 2022, with a number of shops and retailers returning to the old format of one-day deals after
Twitter is already implementing Elon Musk's contentious blue check paid verification subscription
The company is adding new features to Twitter Blue "starting today," according to an updated description of the app that appeared on the Apple App store Saturday afternoon. According to the post, which was discovered by CNBC producer Steve Kopack, Twitter Blue with verification is currently available in iOS in the United States, Canada, Australia,
Curro names a new CEO as Greyling steps down
Curro, a JSE-listed private school group, has appointed Cobus Loubser as its new CEO. Andries Greyling, the current CEO, will step down from the board on January 1, 2023 "to pursue other interests." He has been CEO since 2017 and has been with Curro for 15 years. Loubser joined Curro in January of last year.
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey apologises to employees following mass layoffs
Twitter co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey apologised to company employees on Saturday for growing the social media giant "too quickly," a day after new owner Elon Musk fired roughly half of the company's 7,500 employees. "I realize many are angry with me," wrote Dorsey, who co-founded Twitter in 2006 and stepped down as CEO
Takealot reveal it's live shopping marathon as part of it's extensive Black Friday plans
Takelot, an online retailer, has revealed its big plans for Black Friday 2022, saying it will run its Blue Dot Sale again – but with a twist. The group stated that for the 2022 Black Friday sale, it will host a live shopping event on Instagram beginning one minute after midnight on Black Friday (25
Seven ways to resist the urge to overspend on Black Friday and save money
In the retail world, Black Friday reigns supreme, heralding the start of the holiday shopping season. It is unsurprising that every year, South Africans succumb to the allure of Black Friday. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have combined to form a weekend-long shopping extravaganza, with deals starting on Black Friday, continuing through Saturday and Sunday,
Fairness is the name of the game for South African consumers and businesses
Fairtrade Africa's Be Fair Right Now campaign launches in the second week of November, with an important message for Mzansi: now isn't the time for fairness. Right now, the focus is on fair wages, worker dignity, and environmental sustainability. It's never been simpler for consumers to choose fairness or for businesses to join forces with
A look at Bluesky, a decentralised social network that has the potential to rival Twitter
On October 27, Elon Musk took the global stage with a sink in hand, completing his takeover of Twitter. The $44 billion transaction had the entire cryptosphere and tech industry buzzing. However, a small Twitter offshoot founded in 2019 is making waves after announcing the upcoming launch of its beta testing app. Bluesky is a
Limpopo branch nominated Patrice Motsepe for ANC Presidency
A Limpopo branch has nominated billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe to run for ANC president against President Cyril Ramaphosa and former health minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize. According to a branch of the campaign Unity 2022, Motsepe is the only person "not seen to be corrupt" to lead the country. While Motsepe, the president of the Confederation
New Twitter changes as Elon Musk takes over
Elon Musk is attempting to make his mark on Twitter just days after taking over the service. The world's richest man has been reviewing the company's code with Tesla engineers' assistance, as well as consulting with powerful friends he trusts to help him make important decisions about where the product should go. So far, it
More interest rate hikes are on the way, according to the Reserve Bank
South Africa's central bank said it will continue to use interest rates to control inflation and responded to calls for its mandate to include explicitly promoting economic growth and job creation by stating that monetary policy already targets those indicators. The Reserve Bank's repurchase rate, at 6.25%, remains below long-term levels and in expansionary territory,
Pick n Pay will begin accepting cryptocurrency payments soon
Following the announcement by the FSCA that cryptocurrency will now be treated as a financial product in South Africa. Pick n Pay, one of South Africa's largest grocery retailers, announced on Tuesday that it is expanding a pilot programme to add cryptocurrency as a payment option to more stores following the successful completion of the
<strong>Rand strengthens ahead of Fed decision</strong>
The rand strengthened in early trade on Wednesday, as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's policy decision later in the day, which could provide clues about future interest rate hikes. The rand was trading at R18.15 per dollar in early trade. The dollar index, which compares the greenback to six rival currencies, was last down