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South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation (CPI) increased slightly to four-point-five percent last month, while Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced further fuel levy cuts to ease pressure on South African motorists and businesses. Economist Professor Waldo Krugell talks about China’s economy that grew and what the growth stands on. In international business news, SpaceX and artificial intelligence company Anthropic have announced major financial pledges amid growing scrutiny of AI’s […]

todayOctober 22, 2026 172

Technology

The Smartphone Photography Guide for Seniors

A senior’s guide to taking beautiful photographs with your smartphone You don’t need an expensive camera or years of experience to capture wonderful photographs. With a little practice, your smartphone can help you preserve precious memories, celebrate everyday moments and see the world with fresh eyes. There is something magical about a photograph. It can transport us back to a family celebration, remind us of a wonderful holiday or bring […]

todayOctober 19, 2026 3

Technology

Mobile Banking and Digital Payments

A smartphone has become much more than a device for communication. For millions of people, it is now a bank branch, payment terminal, and financial management tool that fits in the palm of a hand. Mobile banking and digital payments have transformed how people save, transfer, spend, and manage money. Yet, alongside their convenience and growing popularity, these technologies raise important questions about security, privacy, accessibility, and trust. Banking without […]

todaySeptember 27, 2026 8

Health and Welfare

Bananas – More than just a Fruit

We all love bananas as a quick snack or smoothie booster, but what if this everyday fruit could do so much more than you ever imagined? There’s a fascinating trick that many people are talking about: boiling bananas to unlock their hidden power. It might sound strange, but it’s something you should try! Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world, known for their sweet taste and […]

todaySeptember 23, 2026 10

Technology

Navigating Social Media with Purpose

For many people in the world, social media has become far more than a means to pass the time. It serves as a vital window into the lives of family members, a means to reconnect with old friends, an information highway for news and entertainment, and a doorway to vibrant new communities and shared interests. Popular platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and YouTube have woven themselves into the fabric […]

todaySeptember 21, 2026 11

Health and Welfare

Changes for Mayonnaise and Salad Dressings in South Africa

The Department of Agriculture has gazetted changes to regulations governing mayonnaise and other dressings in South Africa. The main changes relate to “reduced oil” variants of mayonnaise, alongside stricter packaging requirements around health claims. The gazette follows the publishing of draft regulation amendments in 2023, where the department sought to change the classifications of different kinds of dressings based on their oil content. This is a revision of the previous […]

todaySeptember 18, 2026 18

Motoring Today

Driving Licences – Plans in the Pipeline

Good news for anyone with a driving licence in South Africa. The Department of Transport is moving to extend the validity of driving licence cards in South Africa from five to ten years, with the process laid out in its annual performance plan for 2026/27. According to the department, it plans to have the policy document for the change sent to Cabinet for approval by the end of the 2026/27 […]

todaySeptember 13, 2026 9

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