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Township businesses are making billions but still struggling to grow
Every morning, township businesses open their doors to make a living and create jobs. In Soweto, spaza shops sell daily…
Ozempic craze raises fears over diabetes medicine shortages
Ozempic is helping South Africans lose weight, but doctors warn of dangerous side effects, high costs and shortages affecting diabetes…
Party insists Zuma is fine but reports tell a different story
Former president Jacob Zuma was admitted to hospital in Pietermaritzburg after reportedly falling ill, but his party says he is…
Scammers target job seekers with fake police jobs on WhatsApp
Scammers are targeting desperate job seekers with fake South African Police Service jobs and demanding R15,000 for a place in…
Crime bites: Sibiya’s bail hearing continues as big cases hit court
Suspended police boss Shadrack Sibiya returns to court as other major murder, corruption and commission cases move forward.
Crime bites: Sibiya fights his hearing as Khan prepares to testify in secret
Suspended deputy national commissioner Shadrack Sibiya wants the Labour Court to stop his disciplinary hearing, while fired general Feroz Khan…
Taxi drivers get health checks at Khayelitsha rank
Taxi drivers and owners in Khayelitsha received free tuberculosis, HIV, high blood pressure and diabetes screenings at their taxi rank.
Rinku links small businesses to the support they need
A new artificial intelligence platform aims to connect South African small businesses with the funding, mentors and programmes they need…
Joburg Zoo opens its gates free for senior citizens
Johannesburg residents aged 60 and older can visit the Johannesburg Zoo free throughout October as part of Senior Citizens Month.
Matric learners can beat exam stress without expensive tutors
Matric learners can use free past papers, study websites and simple pen and paper methods to prepare for final exams…
