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South Africans can now make satellite calls, but it will cost R24 a minute

Imagine standing in the middle of the Karoo, or deep in the bushveld, with no signal bars in sight. No WhatsApp. No calls. Just silence. Now...

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City Updates1 month ago

R7 million SONA bill raises tough questions before Ramaphosa takes the stage

Every February, South Africans brace themselves for two things: the President’s promises and the price tag attached to them. This year, Parliament has confirmed that more...

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Business1 month ago

Mantashe drops BEE prospecting rule in bid to revive SA mining

At a time when South Africa’s mining industry is fighting to rediscover its spark, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has announced a significant shift...

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Culture Craze1 month ago

Yonda Thomas lands major Netflix ‘One Piece’ role in global breakthrough

When a South African actor lands a role in a global franchise, it always feels personal. This week, that spotlight belongs to Yonda Thomas, who has...

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Business1 month ago

How Takealot’s Buy Box changes are hurting South African small businesses

For many South African entrepreneurs, Takealot is not just another website. It is their storefront, their warehouse shelf, and in some cases, their only lifeline to...

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Culture Craze1 month ago

Affordable Valentine’s date ideas in Joburg under R500 for 2026

Valentine’s Day in Joburg has a funny way of turning even the calmest couple into stressed-out planners. You open your phone, you see the word “set...

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Business1 month ago

Sentech on the brink as R1.6 billion SABC debt pushes signal distributor into crisis

South Africans rarely think about the invisible network that carries their favourite radio shows and evening news bulletins. Yet right now, the company behind that signal...

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Family & Kids1 month ago

Joburg’s unexpected museums worth discovering in 2026

Johannesburg has never been a city that tells just one story. Yes, the big-ticket sites draw the crowds. But if you scratch beneath the surface in...

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Culture Craze1 month ago

At 21, Yvonne Chaka Chaka had a million: The discipline behind her early fortune

There is something about money stories that always pulls South Africans in. Add a music legend to the mix, and social media does the rest. This...

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Business1 month ago

NHI court delays raise fresh doubts over South Africa’s healthcare reform timeline

When President Cyril Ramaphosa signed South Africa’s National Health Insurance Act into law in 2024, the moment was framed as historic. Supporters saw it as a...