Chiraag Davechand, Author at Joburg ETC

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Rand takes sharp hit after Middle East conflict rattles global markets

South Africans watching the exchange rate this week may have noticed something unsettling. The rand has taken a sharp knock against the US dollar after sudden...

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Business8 months ago

New budget rule could give taxpayers more relief from SARS

For many South Africans, dealing with tax issues from the past can feel like trying to fix yesterday’s mistakes with tomorrow’s penalties. But a proposed amendment...

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Brews & Bites8 months ago

11 best cheap eats in Johannesburg for big flavour without the big bill

There is something very Joburg about hunting down a seriously good meal without spending half your salary on it. This is a city that knows how...

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Culture Craze8 months ago

Tyla’s NAACP Image Awards look sparks backlash after podcast criticism

South African pop star Tyla is no stranger to turning heads on global red carpets. But this week, the conversation around her NAACP Image Awards appearance...

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Business8 months ago

South Africans embrace digital wallets despite growing fears of AI scams

Paying for coffee with a tap of your phone or unlocking a banking app with a fingerprint once felt like something out of a sci-fi film....

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Business8 months ago

South Africa’s poultry industry ranks among the world’s most competitive

Chicken is a staple on South African tables. From Sunday braais to quick takeaway meals, poultry has long been one of the country’s most widely consumed...

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Business8 months ago

South Africa’s food price outlook for 2026 as disease outbreaks hit livestock

Food prices have become one of the biggest everyday worries for South Africans. From the cost of a Sunday braai to the price of a tray...

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Business8 months ago

Parks Tau leads push to save Tongaat Hulett from liquidation

A high-level push to prevent the collapse of Tongaat Hulett is gaining momentum as government leaders and industry stakeholders scramble to keep one of South Africa’s...

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Culture Craze8 months ago

Standard Bank partners with Southern Guards GC ahead of LIV Golf South Africa event

Southern Guards GC Announce Global Collaboration with Standard Bank Private Ahead of Historic Home LIV Golf Event Standard Bank has joined forces with Southern Guards GC,...

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Business8 months ago

South Africa’s NHI could face up to 20 years of court battles, health minister warns

When South Africa’s National Health Insurance was signed into law in 2024, it was billed as one of the biggest healthcare reforms in the country’s history....