The future of the SASSA SRD grant hangs in the balance, as millions await the Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling. Back on 25 August 2026, government challenged the Gauteng High Court. The SCA’s judgment was reserved and is yet to be handed down, with no clear indication of when that might be. Nevertheless, here’s what […] More
Ever wondered what it would cost to have a Table Mountain cable car all to yourself? The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) offers an exclusive private service for visitors looking for a more special way to experience one of Cape Town’s biggest attractions. The package is available to local and international visitors and can […] More
Botswana’s wildlife filmmaking industry is mourning the death of acclaimed cinematographer and conservation storyteller Brad Bestelink, whose work brought the Okavango Delta to audiences around the world. Bestelink’s death was announced by South Africa’s Old Trevertonians’ Association, which remembered him as a respected filmmaker, talented sportsman and former school cricket captain. The circumstances of his […] More
Two white males – who claimed to be first-time voters – are accused of trolling the ANC, and Secretary General Fikile Mbalula – after they pledged to vote for the political party in the local government elections on Wednesday, 4 November. The youth were later seen supporting a rival party – MK Party. WHITE YOUNG […] More
Property sellers are being urged to remove five common distractions before welcoming prospective buyers, as competition in the market makes first impressions increasingly important. While buyer demand remains active, sellers cannot afford to make purchasers work hard to appreciate a property, says Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Property Group. Seeff says buyers often form […] More
The Sunday, 01 November episode of Carte Blanche revisits the horrific slaughter of donkeys for their skins, exposing allegations of extreme animal cruelty in what has become a lucrative trade. A decade after the investigative programme first exposed the brutal practice, disturbing accounts suggest that little may have changed, with donkeys allegedly continuing to be […] More
Shoprite Holdings’ proposed new incentive plan for chief executive Pieter Engelbrecht is facing opposition from shareholder advisers and major investors ahead of the retailer’s annual general meeting on Friday, 6 November. Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis, two leading proxy advisory firms, have recommended that shareholders reject the proposed long-term incentive for Engelbrecht. Incentive […] More
A new report finds that more than one-million South African homeowners don’t have the title deed papers that prove they own their homes. Plus, at the current pace of processing, it will take upwards of four decades to clear … That’s the finding of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) Reform Tracker in the third quarter […] More
Kruger National Park is facing a R481 million funding shortfall as it attempts to repair extensive damage caused by the devastating floods in January 2026. The total cost of the recovery programme is estimated at R950 million, with roads, bridges and tourist accommodation among the infrastructure damaged by torrential rain. According to figures provided by […] More
