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- South Africa`s new MEETS visa scheme to fast-track events
South Africa’s events and tourism industry has been invited to step into a new visa era, as the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has called on businesses and organisers to apply for participation in its newly introduced MEETS visa scheme, according to BusinessTech, which is a digital-first system designed to… Read more » - Viral snake sale clip in Cape Town sparks SPCA and conservation probe
A clip showing a man apparently offering a live snake for sale at a busy Cape Town intersection has sparked a formal investigation into illegal wildlife trade and animal welfare concerns. According to IOL, the footage was filmed at the corner of Swartklip and Spine roads andquickly gained traction on… Read more » - Rassie throws open the Bok doors for next big camp
Rassie Erasmus has widened the selection net by calling up 49 players for the Springboks’ first in-person alignment camp of the year, set to take place in Cape Town next week, Cape {town} Etc reports. The squad features a strong youth element, with 11 uncapped players included, five of whom… Read more » - Cape Town’s Bree Street: The world’s first culinary mile
With cafés, fine-dining establishments, wine bars, restaurants and coffee shops packed into a few walkable blocks, Bree Street has become a must-visit destination for food lovers. Stretching just over a mile, this vibrant strip in the heart of Cape Town’s inner city has earned a global reputation as one of… Read more » - Social grant recipients to receive increased benefits
The Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana declared an increase in Social grant amounts during his 2026 Budget Speech at the Nieuwmeester Dome in Cape Town. The updated allocations, effective from 1 April 2026, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to the 2026 Budget Review released by National Treasury on Wednesday, all social… Read more » - Missing person Jonitha Baron: Family offers R5k reward
Missing person Jonitha Baron was reported missing after she failed to return home on Saturday 14 February, her family say, they are pleading for help to find her and have offered a R5 000 reward, reports Cape {town} Etc. Family members posted on social media describing Jonitha as confused and… Read more » - Tax increases spare the majority, but smokers and drinkers face new levies
The Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced on Wednesday that while the general tax burden for many South Africans will remain unchanged for another year, smokers and drinkers are set to face annual increases on their favourite vices, reports Cape {town} Etc. The excise duties on alcohol and tobacco products will see… Read more » - Holomisa inspects 2 Military Hospital before Cape SANDF deployment
Deputy minister Bantu Holomisa posted that he had ‘conducted an oversight visit to the 2 Military Hospital in Cape Town to assess compliance and the state of readiness,’ reports Cape {town} Etc. This is head of the planned deployment of the SANDF to gang-affected areas, a move announced by President Ramaphosa… Read more » - NSRI urges caution after seal attacks kayakers in Hout Bay
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has issued a stark warning following an incident involving a seal and a group of kayakers in Hout Bay, reports Cape {town} Etc. The incident unfolded last Saturday when a seal attacked the group, resulting in serious injuries to one of the kayakers’ guides, whose… Read more » - Turning credit into opportunity as South Africans adapt to rising costs
If your grocery bill feels heavier than your shopping bags lately, you’re not imagining it. Across South Africa, households are adapting to rising living costs by rethinking how they manage their finances, with many turning to credit as a practical way to keep everyday life running smoothly. Rather than a… Read more »
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