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Mzansi’s FNB bags second consecutive Global Finance’s SME Award
One of South Africa’s most popular banks, First National Bank, has scooped another Best SME award for the second year in a row. The awards were hosted by Global Finance and FNB was awarded for its role in offering goods and services to SME clients. Global Finance’s awards aim to recognise the achievements of financial
President Ramaphosa's plan to decrease and eventually eliminate load-shedding
South Africa's National Energy Crisis Committee, which is overseen by President Cyril Ramaphosa's office, anticipates record power outages to improve as measures put in place, such as a new law to expedite plant building, take effect. The group, which includes many cabinet ministers, informed business and labour leaders on Monday that a variety of measures
BusinessTech Africa looks at cars that customers can buy in South Africa in 2023
The latest research suggests that South African workers now have several options when it comes to buying a new car in 2023. According to the findings published by BusinessTech, the South African new-vehicle market continued its gradual recovery in 2022, registering twelve consecutive months of year-on-year growth. The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South
Enoch Godongwana: “Load shedding will be a thing of the past in 12-18 months”
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has allayed fears that the ravaging Eskom load shedding will continue for the next few years. Godongwana said the devastating power cuts that are continuously implemented by Eskom will only last for 12-18 months, he was speaking during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He said the country already has
Transnet discovers two bodies of alleged fuel thieves in Johannesburg
South African rail agency Transnet has announced that it has discovered two bodies of suspects that were found near Kibler Park in Johannesburg. Media reports indicate that the two bodies were found following the latest attempt to steal fuel from a Transnet pipeline, the state-owned company said on Monday. It is reported that a single
This week, where can you receive your 2022 matric results in South Africa?
The Umalusi quality assurance authority has accepted the 2022 matric results, bringing them one step closer to publication. Yunus Ballim, the head of the organisation, stated during a media briefing on Monday, January 16, that the results had been approved after being administered by the Department of Basic Education and the Independent Examinations Board. Umalusi
The most popular tech careers and programming languages
CodinGame and CoderPad have launched their State of Tech Hiring in 2023 report, which reveals the most in-demand programming languages and tech occupations in the current year. Over 65,000 developers and technical recruiters, including 14,000 professionally qualified participants, were questioned by the recruiting platforms for an up-to-date view on working and hiring activities in the
YouTube is experimenting with free ad-supported TV channels
According to The Wall Street Journal, YouTube is developing a hub of ad-supported TV channels that viewers can watch for free, and it might include programmes from Lionsgate and A&E. According to a person familiar with the situation, YouTube is in negotiations with numerous entertainment organisations about featuring their material on the free channel hub.
Load-shedding deception by the energy minister
According to energy expert Chris Yelland, assertions that Eskom's energy availability factor might suddenly increase to end load shedding are deceiving the public. Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, told eNCA that South Africa's energy issue might be resolved within six to twelve months. Mantashe commented on the load-shedding issue, saying: “it will
TikTok fined R91 million
TikTok UK and TikTok Ireland have been fined €5 million (R91 million) for making it difficult for users to decline cookies and failing to adequately advise them of their purpose. TikTok was fined by France's data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL), for violating Article 82 of France's data protection
AFTER A TEMPORARY CLOSURE DUE TO SEWAGE POLLUTION, HOUT BAY BEACH HAS REOPENED
The city conducted an investigation and discovered clogged sewer reticulation pipes as well as a bulk stormwater pipe with unlawful sewer connections. The City of Cape Town has reopened Hout Bay Beach after water quality tests revealed that E.coli levels were below the national criteria for recreational activities. According to the city, the temporary shutdown
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED LATE IS A SERIOUS CHALLENGE FOR PUPIL PLACEMENTS SAYS WCED
While the agency stated that it will do everything possible to place learners, parents were urged to apply on time. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has said that late applications pose a severe difficulty as coastal schools prepare to reopen. While the agency stated that it will do everything possible to place learners, parents
RAMAPHOSA GRANTED AN INTERIM INTERDICT AGAINST ZUMA'S PRIVATE PROSECUTION
The decision means that President Cyril Ramaphosa will not have to appear in court this week as an accused. The Johannesburg High Court has granted President Cyril Ramaphosa an interim injunction against former President Jacob Zuma's private prosecution. In his case against State prosecutor Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan, Ramaphosa sought relief from Zuma's
IN THE PRIVATE PROSECUTION MATTER BETWEEN ZUMA AND RAMAPHOSA, A JUDGMENT IS EXPECTED
President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked the courts to intervene in his private prosecution by Jacob Zuma in his case against State prosecutor Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan. The Johannesburg High Court will hear the presidential confrontation between President Cyril Ramaphosa and his predecessor, Jacob Zuma, on Monday morning. Ramaphosa has asked the courts to
Ramaphosa skips Davos to join the rest of South Africa in the dark
To cope with the domestic national power issue, President Cyril Ramaphosa has opted to forego the international World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Vincent Magwenya, the President's spokesman, announced in a tweet on January 15, 2023: “Due to the ongoing energy crisis, President Cyril Ramaphosa has cancelled his working visit to the World Economic
Here is the anticipated fuel price for February
Due to increased worldwide petroleum costs, mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) predicts a lesser decline in petrol and diesel prices in February 2023. According to CEF statistics, as of 13 January 2023, petrol prices are predicted to fall by up to 25 cents per litre, while diesel prices are expected to fall
Plans to sue Eskom and the government for load shedding at stage 6: report
According to the City Press, the Department of Public Enterprises, Eskom, and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) may end up in court over load shedding. Tembeka Ngcukaitobi SC, a prominent attorney, stated to City Press on Friday (13 January 2023) that he has the support of important organisations and people to take
Foreigners are paying more than R20 million to demolish bungalows in Cape Town
Despite the fact that tourists have returned home, demand for residential property in Cape Town remains strong, according to Basil Moraitis, regional manager for Pam Golding Properties in the Western Cape. “We’ve experienced a busy festive trading season on the Atlantic Seaboard with sales to the value of R200 million concluded during December (2022) alone,
Report: Major upheaval for fast-food establishments such as KFC and Nando's
As a result of load shedding, several of South Africa's favourite fast-food franchises are battling with supply and being forced to close. KFC announced in December of last year that load shedding had disrupted the availability of several important menu items. Nando's has also suffered as a result of the company's struggles. According to Mike
'Kraken' Covid-19 variant: South African health experts urge caution and caution against social media hysteria
The Kraken has arrived, but there is nothing to worry from this latest strain of the Covid-19 virus – and don't spread alarm on social media. That's the word from some of the country's leading Covid-19 specialists, who unanimously concur that, despite its terrifying mythological connotation (a massive mythical sea monster thought to appear off