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- Credit use in SA: Why borrowing has become a lifeline for millions
Credit has become a tool for everyday survival for most households in South Africa, instead of being used as a mechanism for long-term financial planning. New research finds that borrowing is rampant, levels of savings are dangerously low, and many households have resorted to risky and unregulated forms of credit.… Read more » - South Africa produces first locally made foot-and-mouth vaccine
Foot-and-mouth vaccine production has resumed in South Africa, with the Agricultural Research Council’s Onderstepoort campus finalising an initial batch of about 12 900 doses, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen said on Thursday, reports Cape {town} Etc. The restart follows months of escalating outbreaks that have affected several provinces and disrupted trade,… Read more » - Cape Town leads metro housing race
Words: GroundUp Of South Africa’s eight metropolitan municipalities, the City of Cape Town has provided the most government-funded homes since 1994, according to a parliamentary response by human settlements minister Thembisile Simelane in October last year. Cape Town has also handed over more homes in the past five financial years… Read more » - SASSA ramps up social grant reviews to ensure compliance and tackle fraud
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is intensifying its social grant review programme in response to newly established compliance conditions set forth by the National Treasury, reports Cape {town} Etc. This initiative aims to ensure that social assistance funds are allocated solely to eligible beneficiaries while curbing fraudulent activities within… Read more » - Road closures anticipated for State of the Nation Address
The City of Cape Town is urging the public to prepare for significant disruptions to traffic as the annual State of the Nation Address (SONA) takes place on Thursday, 12 February. Hosted this year at the iconic City Hall, the event draws considerable attention and will see road closures implemented… Read more » - Milnerton High School expels six pupils after viral assault
Milnerton High School expels six learners after a video of a Grade 10 pupil being assaulted circulated widely on social media in October 2025, resulting in public outrage and a school investigation, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to 2OceansVibe the victim’s mother told reporters her son suffered ‘bullying, physical assault,… Read more » - Valentine’s Day, the Bloomable Way: Your official guide to choosing the perfect flowers and gifts
The month of love is soon upon us on 14 February, as you start to see more and more reds and pinks decorating the shops. It feels like a shock to the system as you try to recover from the fact that Ke-Dezemba is sadly over. By now, most brands… Read more » - Inmate tells court she’s denied medical care at Pollsmoor Prison
An accused woman appearing in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court has told the court that she is not receiving necessary medical treatment while held at Pollsmoor Maximum Security Prison in Cape Town. The complaint was made during proceedings in a high‑profile case linked to a deadly courthouse shooting last year. According… Read more » - No-spend gifts you can’t go wrong with on Valentine’s Day
If a Valentine’s gift is out of budget this year, don’t stress – there are hundreds of sweet, light-hearted ways to say ‘I love you’ that don’t cost a cent. It’s about thoughtfulness and putting in the extra effort. Here are 7 ideas for an unbeatable no-spend Valentine’s gift, when… Read more » - Planned or unplanned: Romance finds its way to sea with MSC Cruises’ Waves of Love promo
Not all unforgettable moments are carefully planned. Sometimes they happen between sunsets and sea breezes, during spontaneous laughter on deck or while dancing beneath a sky full of stars. MSC Cruises is celebrating these beautifully unplanned moments with its Wave of Love promotion – a limited-time offer designed to inspire… Read more »
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