Image source: KamranAydinov from Freepik It was no surprise that when Dis-Chem began selling Sol de Janeiro products in South Africa, shoppers rushed to the stores to get their hands on them. According to a report by News24, the demand was so high that, after selling out, customers were put on a waiting list. However,…
Source: Supplied. Lightstone data also shows that despite a slower market, property buyers invested up to R5m to R10m for luxury homes in the sought-after estates in the city. Mbombela in the heart of the Lowveld, is just under four hours from the Gauteng metro areas, and is the gateway to the Kruger National Park,…
More than 1,200 entries were received from journalists around the country as they shared examples of their best work from the past year. Source: Supplied. Over 1,200 entries were submitted by journalists from across the country, showcasing their best work from the past year. Regional winners The regional winners, who each received R5,000 are: Live…
Image source: Sergii Gnatiuk – 123RF.com The decision was taken by Limpopo Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Advocate Mukhali Ivy Thenga. “This decision follows a comprehensive investigation process that was conducted by the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation [DPCI] following a complaint laid by Mr Arthur Fraser with the South African Police Service [SAPS]. “The…
Source: Pexels Over the past year, the number of Standard Bank clients registering for PayShap grew by 9%, and active use of ShapID for transactions has increased tenfold (817%) year-on-year. “This data clearly shows that consumers are increasingly seeking more convenient payment solutions. They want their transactions to clear instantly,” says Rufaida Hamilton, Standard Bank’s…
The partnership has resulted in the installation of clean water facilities, toilets, and hand washing stations, helping to curb the spread of diseases like cholera GOVERNMENT and its development partners have come to the rescue of the girl child at Vudzi Primary School in Zaka district, Masvingo province, by providing essential resources to help them…
A panel discussion at the Loeries Creative Week in Cape Town unpacked the motivations and effects of Dove’s groundbreaking generative AI tool designed to promote diversity and challenge narrow beauty standards. The initiative, known as Dove’s Real Beauty Generation, aims to redefine beauty standards in digital content creation and inject authenticity into AI-generated images, tackling…
He urged farmers to document their varieties and work together to preserve their seed banks. PELUM Zimbabwe, a network-based organisation that promotes agroecology, has committed to increasing efforts towards the protection of farmer-managed seed systems in the country. Speaking at a validation meeting on guidelines for developing a sui generis system for seed protection, programme…
South Africa is known to punch way above its weight internationally, but this year saw the country drop 20 places in the Cannes rankings since its first appearance at Cannes in 1957 from sixth to 26th this year.
(Image supplied) There is a need for a set of guiding principles that promote ethical and transparent practices in response to the meteoric rise of the South African creator economy. Spearheaded by the organisation’s Influencer Marketing Committee, the Charter aims to establish a strong foundation for mutually beneficial relationships between marketers, content creators and their…
