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Independent on Saturday
Eskom cracks down on fraudulent power tokens
Eskom has announced decisive new actions to protect its customers following a major breach of its Online Vending System (OVS), which was exploited to generate and distribute fraudulent prepaid electricity tokens.
1 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Jobs crisis requires urgent, principled action
SOUTH Africa is haemorrhaging jobs at a rate that the economy can no longer bear.
1 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Diplomacy, grief and ubuntu
THE passing of a former head of state is invariably a profound and reflective moment for any nation. In Zambia, a country with a proud legacy of democratic governance, cultural reverence for elders and strong communal values, the death of a past president initiates a period of mourning, national reflection, and often, political reconciliation.
5 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Keeping DA on a short leash dutifully at heel
WHAT a cringingly embarrassing week this has been for DA leader John Steenhuisen and his party.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Brics summit set to be wary of Trump
A SUMMIT of BRICS nations will convene in Rio de Janeiro tomorrow and Monday, with members hoping to weigh in on global crises while tiptoeing around US President Donald Trump's policies.
1 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Hilton head calls out parents for opulent displays
THE Headmaster of KwaZulu-Natal’s most expensive private school, Hilton College, has called out parents for their opulent displays, especially during sports games.
1 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Sars appoints leading firms to enhance tax compliance
THE South African Revenue Service (Sars) has appointed 32 of the country’s leading tax, forensic, risk management, and business advisory firms to a panel of experts who will bring specialised skills to enhance tax compliance and support Sars in achieving the 2025/26 revenue target of R1.986 trillion.
2 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
The weekday wedding revolution
WEDDINGS have always had a certain magic about them.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Four-cylinder powertrain to be phased out
THERE’S no denying that the Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance is a technological masterpiece, but it falls short in one critical area: its soundtrack
2 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Alcohol Trade
1 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Impressive tech, but new model takes minimalism too far
VOLVO is of course synonymous with advanced safety features, and the new EX90 takes all that to the next level - it’s nothing short of a supercomputer on wheels.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Saving, investing, trading – know how they differ
JULY is Savings Month in South Africa, so I thought I would revisit some basic concepts associated with taking a chunk of money you have earned and putting it into a financial product or instrument with a particular goal in mind.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Minors are engaging in prostitution on social media
SOCIAL workers are urging parents to observe their children’s online habits to ensure they do not become victims of sexual abuse or exploitation.
4 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
We can't ignore the crisis in Sudan
\"WITH profound sorrow, I implore you all, without accusing anyone of indifference, to open your eyes, hearts, and minds to the catastrophic war tearing Sudan apart and to seek strategies to end it swiftly.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Durban lawyer awarded MBE
DURBAN lawyer and honorary British consul David Warmback got the royal treatment last week when he was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) during an official ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Kicking game, defence the big tests awaiting Boks against Barbarians, says Stick
FOR all intents and purposes, any game against the Barbarians is a bit of a hit-and-giggle affair.
2 min |
June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Springbok Women’s squad announced for Canada Test
THE Springbok Women are under no illusions about the challenge that awaits them when they take on the in-form Canada, the world No 2, at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria next week Saturday week, as they step up preparations for the Rugby World Cup.
3 min |
June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Fernandez flying ahead of Benfica reunion
FOR a long while Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez struggled under the weight of his hefty price tag but as he prepares to face his former side Benfica tonight in the Club World Cup, he is finally showing why the Blues splashed out on him.
2 min |
June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
This supercab bakkie excels on roads less travelled
WHILE reviewing the Ford Wildtrak Supercab, the question most people asked me is: “Can you sit in the back?”
5 min |
June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Oh baby, Anel Alexander and Nico Panagio bring the laughs in 'Semi-Soeter'
IF YOU are looking for a delightful movie to enjoy this weekend, look no further than Semi-Soeter.
2 min |
June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Five Springboks who must fly to catch Rassie's eye against Barbarians
IT may not be an official Test match, but there is a lot to play for when the Springboks run out against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium today.
2 min |
June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Luxury travellers snub the copy-paste hotel look
THE Luxury Travel Report 2025 has unveiled a notable shift in traveller preferences, revealing that holidaymakers are increasingly rejecting what is termed “beigeification” - the unnerving sameness that has pervaded hotels globally.
1 min |
June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Social media age ban clears legal test
AUSTRALIA'S world-leading ban on under-16s joining social media sites has cleared a big hurdle as a trial found digital age checks can work “robustly and effectively”.
1 min |
June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
'Drastic measures must be taken'
Responding to questions at the time, Home Affairs spokesperson Siya Qoza said that while no senior officials had yet been implicated, all allegations would be investigated. He added that all official documents were supposed to be stored in lockable facilities and that each document was logged on arrival and when issued.
2 min |
June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Runaway bears steal honey and sleep it off
IN THE fairy tale, Goldilocks enters the home of the three bears to eat their porridge and sleep in their beds.
3 min |
June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Messi's PSG reunion, Real Madrid face Juventus
FROM Inter Miami's Lionel Messi facing former side Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid meeting Juventus and Chelsea taking on Benfica, AFP Sport looks ahead to the Club World Cup last 16.
3 min |
June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
FINANCIAL PLANNING STRATEGIES FOR BLENDED FAMILIES
With the traditional nuclear family no longer the norm, financial planning has had to evolve to cater to blended families and their unique dynamics. Whether bound by marriage, adoption, or partnership, blended families face a complex mix of emotional and financial obligations. Here are six key planning areas to consider:
1 min |
June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Indian call centres use Al to sound American
SALES PITCH
2 min |
June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Female sexual predators: the under-reportered crimes
THE case involving a Grade R teacher at Harvester Primary, accused of sending explicit videos to a Grade 7 learner, has brought renewed attention to the often-overlooked issue of female-perpetrated sexual abuse.
3 min |
June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
The hidden costs of emotional labour in dating
THE expectation in a relationship is that you are equals, but instead of being an equal partner, you've become a one-person support system.
3 min |