While warmer weather might seem beneficial for crops like grapes, which can thrive in higher temperatures, the implications are more complex. Archive photo supplied. Climate change with higher temperatures poses numerous challenges for the South African wine industry. These include earlier harvests, less predictability, more pests, and higher sugar and alcohol levels that change the…
New Icasa regulations invites private sector to mail delivery party. Source: Kindel Media/Pexels Sapo has faced severe operational challenges in recent years, including financial distress, service backlogs, and logistical failures, leading to general dissatisfaction. The new draft regulations propose a framework to ensure a higher standard for mail services in SA, which will also create…
Source: unsplash.com Reparative journalism US media scholar Meredith Clark predicted that 2021 would be the “year journalism starts paying reparations”. She coined the term “reparative journalism” to mean a new approach for the US news media “to redeem itself … through radically inclusive editorial choices”. As if to answer this call, many news organisations have published prominent apologies. These acknowledge…
Source: Pixabay This initiative forms part of South Africa’s newly launched national astro-tourism strategy. Spearheaded by the Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Department of Science and Innovation, it seeks to capitalise on the presence of key astronomical facilities in South Africa and aims to position the country as a leading astro-tourism destination. While…
Renowned producer, Andries (Andre) Scholtz has died peacefully at his home in Cape Town, surrounded by his family, on Monday, 30 September 2024 (image supplied) Since 1985, in a career spanning over five decades in a challenging industry, he played a pivotal role in shaping the South African film landscape. His love for film and…
Source: @KLM/X. KLM will continue with its daily services to Johannesburg and Cape Town, two key South African destinations. However, from Tuesday, 17 December 2024, until the end of the European winter season, KLM will increase its capacity to Cape Town with two additional flights per week on Tuesdays and Sundays. In addition to the…
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The initiative, aimed at upskilling teachers with cutting-edge digital resources, has already left a lasting impact on both educators and students across four participating schools: Norma Road Primary, Alicedale Primary, Best College, and Al-Azhar High School. The heart of this campaign shifts Octotel’s focus from simply providing internet access to upskilling educators directly. By offering…
Image by Tünde from Pixabay Add the lower fuel price, less load shedding, a very welcome interest rate cut and access to the controversial two-pot system, and consumers will be somewhat flusher – right in time for season. But is your business ready to take advantage of this? The 2024 South African Customer Experience Report…
The ARB ruled that the chocolate was reasonably milk tart flavoured. Strong words The complaint came with strong words: “I am a professional confectioner, and this slab in NO WAY resembles the flavour it claims to be.” The consumer argued that Tiger Brands had an ethical obligation to ensure the product tasted exactly as advertised,…
