Afrikaans marks 100 years as official language

4 minutes On 8 May 1925, Afrikaans became South Africa’s second official language alongside English, replacing Dutch, which had been one of the two official languages in the then-Union of South Africa. 2025 marks the centenary of Afrikaans’ elevated status. However, the language’s origins trace back much further than these 100 years. Afrikaans is a…

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Experts urge financial literacy in schools

2 minutes Personal finance experts say early financial education is essential, as only 49% of South Africans are reportedly financially literate. According to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, nearly half of the population lacks a basic understanding of money management. FNB’s consumer education data shows that many South Africans need easy-to-understand financial education. The data…

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