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- Akademia to establish new Afrikaans university campus in Paarl
The landscape of higher education in South Africa is set to undergo a significant transformation with the announcement that Akademia has acquired a sprawling 105 hectares of land in the picturesque Boschenmeer area of Paarl, Cape {town} Etc reports. The development is poised to create a vibrant Afrikaans university campus, affirming… Read more » - Shein and Temu hit by SARS tax changes
South Africa’s online shopping landscape is starting to look very different from the free-for-all years that defined its recent boom. What was once a rapid surge in ultra-cheap cross-border imports has begun to slow sharply, as tax enforcement and policy changes from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) reshape how… Read more » - Woolworths stores rocked by back-to-back explosions in South Africa
Two separate Woolworths stores in South Africa have been targeted by explosive devices in the space of just 48 hours, igniting fears and raising security concerns across the nation, Cape {town} Etc reports. The first incident occurred at the Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Pretoria early on Thursday morning, May 28,… Read more » - Stormers out for revenge as Cardiff return to Cape Town for URC quarter-final
There is something beautifully ruthless about playoff rugby. Two weeks ago, the DHL Stormers walked off the Cardiff Arms Park pitch frustrated, beaten and suddenly carrying more questions than answers. Now, the same opponents are standing in their way again, except this time there is no second chance waiting on… Read more » - Peaceful protest in Strand calls for removal of illegal immigrants
A peaceful protest in Strand, Cape Town, attracted approximately 500 participants on Friday, who voiced their concerns about illegal immigration, Cape {town} Etc reports. Organised by March and March, in collaboration with LACO Western Cape and various progressive organisations, the protest spotlighted the ongoing dialogues surrounding the presence of foreigners in South Africa, particularly… Read more » - Cape Town residents invited to explore smart living at Let’s ACT at Home exhibition
The City of Cape Town’s ‘Let’s ACT at Home’ Exhibition is currently running at the Building Centre in Northgate Estate, giving visitors a rare chance to step inside a real-world example of energy-efficient living, Cape {town} Etc reports. The exhibition features practical demonstrations, hands-on activities and advice that residents can actually… Read more » - Chinese national arrested: R3.5m Eerste River fake liquor bust
Western Cape police, working with the Counterfeit Unit, Liquor Authority, SARS and the SANDF, raided a liquor store in Eerste River on Tuesday, 26 May, reports Cape {town} Etc. The joint operation uncovered suspected fake liquor linked to export plans. Officers confiscated 6,201 litres of various liquor products with an… Read more » - DA wins its first Gauteng township ward, edging out ANC in Emfuleni
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has celebrated a historic victory by securing its first-ever township ward in the heart of Emfuleni, Gauteng, Cape {town} Etc reports. In a tightly contested by-election held on Wednesday, the DA narrowly edged out the African National Congress (ANC) in Ward 28 (Evaton West) with just eight… Read more » - Cape Town invites residents to help reshape Rondebosch Main Road
One of Cape Town’s busiest suburban corridors could soon look very different, and the City wants locals to help decide what happens next. Residents, business owners, students and commuters are being invited to share ideas on how Main Road in Rondebosch should evolve as the area continues to grow and… Read more » - Reserve Bank raises repo rate by 25 basis points amid global shocks
South Africans will face higher borrowing costs after the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) increased the repo rate by 25 basis points, pushing it to 7% and lifting the prime lending rate to 10.5%, in response to persistent inflation pressures. Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Thursday that the environment… Read more »
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