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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 […]

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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

Health and Welfare

Aging and Your Eyes

As you age, it is normal to notice changes in your vision. A few common changes for older adults include: Losing the ability to see up close Having trouble distinguishing colours, such as blue from black Needing more time to adjust to changing levels of light These problems are often easily corrected. Glasses, contact lenses, and improved lighting may help and enable you to maintain your lifestyle and independence. Your […]

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Financial News

The Man who Turned R100,000 into a R40 Billion Insurance Giant

At a time dominated by Harry Oppenheimer and Anton Rupert, a South African businessman quietly built the country’s fifth-largest company that revolutionised life insurance and retirement savings. Sir Donald Gordon’s fingerprints are all over modern-day South Africa, from Liberty to GIBS business school and the financial hub of Sandton City. Born in Johannesburg in 1930 to immigrant parents, Gordon was educated at the prestigious King Edward VII School (KES) in Houghton. He excelled academically and, after matriculating in 1947, attended […]

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Health and Welfare

Beating Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer develops in the prostate, an organ just below the urethra that is an essential part of the male reproductive system. Most prostate cancers do not have an identifiable cause, but doctors have found many factors that raise the risk of developing the disease. Prostate cancer is the fourth most prevalent cancer in the world, with 1.27 million cases diagnosed in 2018. Excess Weight  A significant number of people diagnosed with prostate cancer are overweight. Doctors use an objective […]

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