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…
Warren Hawkins, MD Euphoria Telecom. Images supplied In the run up to this period, here’s what you should be doing to ensure both your business and your customers are getting the most out of the experience. Prep your sales systems Data from last year shows that while South Africa’s Black Friday activity was muted overall,…
A man holds a framed picture of South African national soccer team goalkeeper and captain, Senzo Meyiwa during his funeral service in Durban November 1, 2014. 2 minutes Defence counsel in the Senzon Meyiwa murder case, Zithulele Nxumalo, says there is no eye witness that places accused number four, Mthokoziseni Maphisa at the crime scene….
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivering the Budget Speech 2 minutes Congress of SA Trade Unions (COSATU) says the tabling of the 2025/2026 budget was a difficult one for the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana. The labour federation says it welcomes the budget despite the 0.5 percentage point VAT increase. Parliamentary coordinator Matthew Parks says, “It…
A pregnant person. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has launched a multisectoral teenage pregnancy prevention strategy in the Ugu district. Between April and December 2024, over 26,000 teenagers got pregnant in the province, with more than 1,200 girls being 14 years old and younger. Twenty-five-year-old Sbahle Chiliza says she fell pregnant as a teenager. “When I…
[File photo] President Cyril Ramaphosa hosting a working dinner with leaders of political parties signatories to GNU on September 11, 2024. 2 minutes Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has stated at a media briefing in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday that his party joined the Government of National Unity (GNU) to actively shape South Africa’s future,…
File: Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, Advocate Thembeka Ngcukaitobi is expected to continue his cross-examination on Friday morning at the Nkabinde Enquiry. Former KwaZulu-Natal Director of Public Prosecutions Moipone Noko is set to conclude her testimony on the 23 dockets linked to former Hawks head Johan Booysen and the Cato Manor unit. The Enquiry is examining whether…
Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul after weighing in at the Toyota Music Factory 2 minutes Boxing legend Mike Tyson said he had no regrets about his defeat to social media influencer-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul, adding that he had nearly died in June because of health issues. Tyson was beaten by unanimous decision on Friday at the…
Vehicle seen with headlights on, in rainy weather 2 minutes Weather experts are calling for greater public education to improve understanding and response to early warning weather systems. With South Africa’s weather patterns becoming increasingly unpredictable, these systems are critical for saving lives and minimising damage. However, challenges persist in ensuring timely and effective action….
The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court The bail application by three people accused of nine murders for an insurance claim is resuming at the Polokwane Magistrate Court in Limpopo. Sergeant Rachel Kutumela, her sister Anna Shokane and daughter Flora Shokane allegedly benefited millions of rands after nine people died mysteriously. Investigating officer Keshi Mabunda is expected to…
