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- Padkos gets a modern Easter makeover
As South Africans prepare for Easter getaways and long-awaited road trips, one tradition quietly returns to centre stage: padkos. Wayne Blake, Group Food & Beverage Manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts, has spotlighted a collection of easy-to-prepare snacks designed to travel well while adding variety to traditional road-trip fare. The… Read more » - Chuck Norris, iconic martial artist and actor, passes away at 86
In a poignant loss for fans and the entertainment industry alike, action movie icon and martial artist, Chuck Norris, has died at the age of 86, reports Cape {town} Etc. His family confirmed the news in a heartfelt statement released on Friday, March 20, following Norris’s hospitalisation in Hawaii earlier that… Read more » - South Africa’s SRD grant to transform into a job seeker’s grant
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant will be restructured into a job seeker’s grant, forming the foundation of a broader Basic Income Support (BIS) system. Speaking at the News24 On the Record Summit on 19 March, Ramaphosa said the redesigned grant will… Read more » - Western Cape election readiness gathers pace at IEC
IEC readiness is gathering pace in the Western Cape as election officials push ahead with preparations for the next local polls, reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! From unforgettable adventures to hidden gems and mouthwatering restaurants, these limited-time deals… Read more » - Here are the hotspots SAPS and SANDF will be deployed to
The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have begun a joint operational scanning exercise in Cape Town as part of preparations for the planned deployment of soldiers to crime hotspots. In a statement, SAPS said the exercise, taking place from 18 to 19… Read more » - Toyota and Lexus recall vehicles in South Africa over safety concerns
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) of South Africa has announced that Toyota South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd is recalling 1,846 units of the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 due to a potential transmission defect, reports Cape {town} Etc. This recall affects vehicles sold between 8 January 2025 and 16 January 2026 and… Read more » - Supermarkets warned as fuel prices threaten SA food costs
South Africans may soon notice the impact of global uncertainty at the most important places when they pay for groceries, as increasing oil prices, connected to conflicts in the Middle East, are starting to affect supply chains, leading to worries that food prices could go up in the next few… Read more » - DMRE assures stable fuel supply as global energy markets face uncertainty
As geopolitical tensions rattle the global energy market, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMRE) has stepped forward to reassure South Africans of a stable fuel supply in the coming weeks, reports Cape {town} Etc. This reassurance comes amidst reports of rising fuel prices and experiences of temporary diesel shortages at… Read more » - Pension rules under review as money woes deepen
Government is weighing up a major shift that could allow South Africans limited access to retirement funds previously locked away until old age, but only under tightly controlled conditions. National Treasury’s deputy director-general for tax and financial sector policy, Chris Axelson, revealed that discussions around possible changes to the system… Read more » - Broos shakes up Bafana squad for Panama clashes
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has unveiled his 23-man squad ahead of the upcoming international friendlies against Panama, with a few notable selection twists, Cape {town} Etc reports. Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine misses out on the squad, while Mamelodi Sundowns veteran Themba Zwane makes a welcome return to… Read more »
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