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Eskom raises load-shedding stages for the week – here's the updated schedule
For the remainder of the week, Eskom will expand load-shedding from stage 1 to a rotation of stages 2 and 3. The utility stated that stage 3 will be implemented from the evening of Tuesday, December 27, 2022, until 05:00 on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Stage 2 will be executed on Wednesday, December 28, 2022,
EFF makes a visit to the Maselspoort Resort after an alleged racial incident in which two black youths were attacked by white individuals
After an alleged racial incident in which two black youths were attacked by white individuals, the EFF makes a visit to the Maselspoort Resort. Maphuele Liphoko, the EFF's Free State chairwoman, led party members to the Maselspoort Resort, where two black teens were allegedly attacked by many white males in the pool area on Christmas
Anger and indignation when a video shows white males attacking black boys at a Bloemfontein resort
A video has gone viral on social media showing two black adolescents being attacked by many white males in a pool at Bloemfontein's Maselspoort Resort and Conference Centre. According to Twitter user, @Tumii Frost, her family intended to spend the day at Maselspoort Resort and Conference Centre for a pleasant Christmas, when her brothers "were
South African mobile networks announce their top accomplishments in 2022
Among the most noteworthy events in the South African mobile network business in 2022 were the first-ever high-demand frequency spectrum auction, a squabble over Telkom, and a crucial step toward Cell C's rescue. While mobile networks were not immune to the pandemic's harmful effects, the telecommunications sector benefited greatly from the increasing demand for connection
South African small companies, beware of cyber crooks who are after your password
When a small business owner is also responsible for production economics, financial reporting, and marketing, cybersecurity might look difficult and, at times, superfluous. However, cyber thieves are taking advantage of this disrespect for IT security. Kaspersky researchers examined the dynamics of assaults on small and medium-sized firms between January and April 2022, as well as
South Africa will implement a new payment system next year
According to Network International, more South Africans are likely to make payments through mobile device next year. According to the organisation, current data shows that Africa accounts for more than 70% of worldwide mobile-money transaction value. This comes as the South African payment sector anticipates steady but cautious growth until 2023, according to Network International.
SANRAL and police warn of hike in car hijackings at national toll drive thru’s
The South African Road Agency has warned motorists to guard against robberies taking place at national toll gates. SANRAL says it has beefed up security measures at toll gates in the country following a hijacking that took place last week. In a video clip that circulated on social media platforms, SANRAL says there’s a need
Eskom board will struggle to secure Andre De Ruyter’s successor – expert
As Eskom is still searching for outgoing CEO Andre De Ruyter’s replacement, an expert believes the power utility will struggle to get one. Dr. John Wentzel, who is the CEO of listed recruitment giant Adcorp, argues that one of the challenges facing Eskom is the timing of De Ruyter’s resignation. De Ruyter resigned at the
SA wines are becoming popular in the Asian market, particularly in Japan
South African wine producers have found a new market in Asian countries and that is the sentiment shared by Marcus Ford. Ford is the Asia Market Manager of Wines of South Africa (WoSA) and he says South African wine is becoming more popular in Japan. He said Japan is where market share has been growing
Mercedes Benz South Africa announces new board chair, Joachim Schmidt retires
Mercedes Benz South Africa has announced that Dr. Joachim Schmidt is leaving the company at the end of this month. Schmidt currently serves as chairperson of the board of directors of Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) and he will retire from his role effective 31 December 2022. Schmidt occupied the role for nine years after joining
Ethiopian Airlines set to receive $281 million despite US accusation in the Tigray war
Ethiopian Airlines is set to receive a whopping business loan of $281 million from US Export-import Bank as media reports suggest. The Addis Ababa-based airline has received a boost after the US Bank unanimously approved a $281 million loan on Thursday to Ethiopian Airlines Group to buy Boeing passenger and cargo airplanes. According to Addis
Impressive: US man works for 27 years & never missed work, gets R7m
He worked for close to three decades at Burger King as a cashier and cook, Kevin Ford never missed a day at work and he is handsomely rewarded. Ford’s daughter, Seryna started a page where she begged good Samaritans to help her dedicated father at least receive a satisfying reward. The 54-year-old United States-based father
SARS busts fake shoes smugglers at Lebombo border post worth R3 million
As travellers visit different destinations this festive season, SARS officials are also working hard around the clock and confiscated fake shoes. The counterfeit shoes are worth R3 million as they were recently confiscated at the Lebombo border post which borders Mozambique and South Africa. SARS announced that they have seized possible counterfeit shoes with an
Eskom beefs up security to minimise vandalism and theft at its power stations
With Eskom fighting hard to overturn its fortunes and financial standing, the power utility has had to implement new security measures. Eskom wants to fight an increase in conductor theft and vandalism across its infrastructure including coal, diesel, and copper thefts. The vandalism and thefts have led to a loss of profits and increased replacement
Top ten best-selling automobiles in 2022, with the top model selling over 30,000 units
According to data from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), South Africa's new-vehicle industry is still on the rise, with 2022 sales running 13.6% ahead of the same period in 2021. Over the course of the year – from January to November 2022 – the automobile sector sold over half a
Be wary of these insurance frauds that are on the increase in South Africa
Insurance sales, claim, and recruiting scams are on the rise in South Africa, according to Hollard, with tourists particularly vulnerable since they tend to relax their guard during the holiday season. The association recommended policyholders to get informed with the current insurance scams and take proactive steps to avoid falling victim to scammers who are
Bots stole the internet data of 48,000 South Africans, and here is how much it sells for on the black web
According to NordVPN's study, at least five million people worldwide have had their online identities stolen and sold on bot markets. The organisation examined three main bot markets and discovered that 48,000 South Africans are victims, with stolen data selling for an average of R102 on the dark web. The term "bot" in this context
Best of 2022: Phala Phala – a scandal that nearly took down a presidential administration
It was a scandal that almost brought a president down. Phala Phala ascended to the top of the South African vernacular in 2022, after former spy commander Arthur Fraser filed criminal accusations against President Cyril Ramaphosa in connection with the undocumented theft of millions of dollars from his game property in 2020. The controversy began
TUI passengers were left stranded in a different country due to staff issues
Passengers of a TUI flight from Cape Verde to Manchester were forced to land in a different country and passengers were stuck. The passengers were left stranded overnight after the flight made an unscheduled stop in Tenerife in the Canary Islands. English media report that just after the TUI flight took off on December 16,
Daybreak Farms hit by strike, workers demand 33.3% wage increase
The South African poultry industry if hit by another strike as workers at Daybreak Farms demands 33.3 % salary increase. It has come to the attention of this website that the workers affiliated with the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) have downed tools on Tuesday. BusinessTech Africa understands that the workers are demanding a