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According to the latest Momentum/Unisa South African Household Wealth Index for the third quarter of 2022, households in South Africa are losing wealth. The research shows that households lost an estimated R253 billion in Q3 2022 following the decline of R1.275 trillion in Q2 2022. This means that the value of South African household wealth … Read More “The Poorest Households in South Africa are Losing Wealth” »
The independent Ask Afrika Orange Index is the broadest and most widely referenced service excellence benchmark in the country. And for the first time ever, Discovery Bank has been given top marks across multiple fronts, including satisfaction, problem-solving and call centre experience. Discovery Bank recorded a huge jump in ratings this year, moving from fourth … Read More “Discovery Bank Tops the Charts for Customer Experience” »
If you’re an overseas traveller with a valid South African or Namibian driving licence, you can now apply for your international driving permit (IDP) at any of VFS Global’s visa centres in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, or Durban. This is to do away with the inconvenience of having to apply for visas and IDPs at … Read More “Apply for Your International Driving Permit at VFS Global” »
Do you ever find yourself wondering how much it costs to park in different parts of the world? If so, you’re in luck! In this blog post, we’ll be taking a look at the cost of parking in different countries around the world.Spoiler alert: South Africa is one of the most affordable countries when it … Read More “The Cost of Parking Around the World” »
The global shift from Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) to New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) is well underway, and it presents South Africa with many new possibilities – but also potentially significant threats to the local industry’s survival in its current form. Some argue that government policy has had significant influence on the size and growth of … Read More “The Threat of New Energy Vehicles to South Africa’s Automotive Industry” »
On Friday, PetroSA announced that they had found evidence of a leak in a condensate pipeline that runs from the offshore FA platform to the GTL refinery in Mossel Bay. The leak was observed on the onshore section in the vicinity of Nautilus Bay. The quantity of leaked material, and the extent of contamination is … Read More “PetroSA Finds Pipeline Leak Near Mossel Bay” »
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has blown R221m in three months training 14,771 people who were already in jobs, according to a report by the Sunday Times. The funds were apparently spent on training food handlers as part of the UIF’s COVID-19 relief efforts. However, economist Duma Gqubule lamented that such a large sum of … Read More “UIF Spends R221 Million Training People Who Already Have Jobs” »
Musician J’Something is set to open his own restaurant in Sandton, Johannesburg. The star took to Instagram to show off the progress of the construction, expressing his excitement for the project. The restaurant will be located in the heart of Sandton and will feature a rooftop kitchen, outdoor cinema, swimming pool, herb garden, and bar. … Read More “J’Something to open restaurant in Sandton” »
It is Thuso Mbedu’s time to shine bright like the diamond that she is. Recently, the “Woman Is King” actress sat with “The Daily Show” host, Trevor Noah, to chat about her successful movie as well as a host of other things. For the award-winning actress, being on the night time talk show meant so … Read More “Thuso Mbedu’s ‘The Daily Show’ Interview Is a Reflective Moment for the Actress” »
If you’re a homeowner in South Africa, it’s time to pay attention. The country’s property market is shifting, and those who don’t adjust their expectations could find themselves struggling to sell their homes. In recent months, we’ve seen an increase in the number of homeowners who are rejected offers that they considered too low and … Read More “The South African Property Market is Shifting” »