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Digital wallets are reshaping how we pay
SOUTH Africa is reaching a tipping point in digital payments. Digital wallets are becoming a more common way for consumers to pay, both online and in-store.
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June 06, 2026
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More South Africans prioritise debt repayment and savings
SOUTH African consumers are tightening their belts as rising fuel prices, electricity tariff increases and persistent inflation continue to place growing pressure on household finances.
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June 06, 2026
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Eight Durban men fall prey to Facebook ‘nude scam’
EIGHT men, including a Ballito businessman and a married sales consultant from South Durban, have allegedly been extorted of thousands of rand after falling victim to a “nude scam” on Facebook.
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June 06, 2026
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New science resource centre to support learners in 46 schools
LEARNERS and educators from 46 schools in Ekurhuleni North are set to benefit from improved access to practical science education following the opening of a new Science Resource Centre at Masiqhakaze Secondary School.
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June 06, 2026
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Fastest under-18 sprinter
EVERY year, South Africa observes Youth Day in June, providing an opportunity to highlight how access to education, support and opportunity can help young people realise their potential.
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June 06, 2026
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Springbok hopefuls under the spotlight in Dublin and Edinburgh
THIS weekend's United Rugby Championship semi-finals could present a number of Stormers and Bulls players with a final opportunity to put their hands up for Springbok selection ahead of the international season.
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June 06, 2026
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Mamdani's Arsenal kurta was a symbol of faith, fandom
LAST week, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended an Eid al-Adha celebration in the Bronx wearing a dark-blue kurta with red stripes - modelled after the away jerseys for the London pro soccer team Arsenal FC.
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June 06, 2026
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From trust wars to trust economies: rethinking cross-border e-commerce trajectory
THE latest findings from the Mustang Pay South Africa Cross-Border E-commerce Market Outlook 2025, developed in partnership with the South African International eCommerce Association (SAIEA), mark a pivotal inflection point in the evolution of South Africa’s digital trade landscape.
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June 06, 2026
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To reach your financial goals, you need to define them first
FINANCIAL success rarely happens overnight or by accident - achieving financial stability or wealth requires a clearly defined strategy.
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June 06, 2026
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Andreeva stays focused to race past Kostyuk into French Open final
MIRRA Andreeva was so focused she could “see the hairs on the ball” as she beat an erratic Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 to race into the French Open final on Thursday.
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June 06, 2026
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Bryson Tiller, Masego and Swae Lee to headline Hollywoodbets Durban July
INTERNATIONAL Grammy-nominated artists Bryson Tiller, Masego and Swae Lee are set to headline one of the biggest luxury experiences at this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July, as The Ascots prepares to take over the southern lawns of the Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on 4 July 2026.
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June 06, 2026
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6 habits a happiness expert uses to boost her mood
SONJA Lyubomirsky has spent 30 years studying happiness, and she knows exactly what the research says about how to keep her spirits up.
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June 06, 2026
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Avoid these CV red flags
A RECRUITER will spend an average of six to eight seconds scanning through a CV before deciding whether the candidate is a good match or not. They've perfected the technique and know exactly what they’re looking out for.
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June 06, 2026
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Celebrating documentary film
A DOCUMENTARY film is not going to save the world — and that is not necessarily the intention — but it sure can elicit critical conversations.
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June 06, 2026
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SAPS suspends nine officers in tender probe
NINE police officers have been suspended over their alleged role in helping secure a controversial R360m contract for Medicare24, a company linked to businessman Vusimuzi \"Cat\" Matlala.
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June 06, 2026
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Joburg City Theatres ventures into podcast space
JOBURG City Theatres is excited to announce the launch of its very first podcast, \"Spotlight Theatre Talk Podcast\", an exciting new platform for authentic storytelling and real conversations.
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June 06, 2026
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Tradition and moving beyond the small ovens of the past
THERE’S a story of a woman diligently following a recipe for roast lamb handed down to her by her mother, and showing her own daughter how to do it.
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June 06, 2026
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Ozempic’s shadow market: Inside SA’s compounded weight-loss drug crisis
DAYS after IOL's investigation into South Africa’s unregulated aesthetics industry laid bare the dangers lurking beneath the country’s booming beauty economy, a fresh regulatory storm is gathering, this time targeting the exploding market for compounded versions of blockbuster weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro.
5 min |
May 30, 2026
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E5 Apex: The future of electric vehicles in SA
I STILL believe that hybrid vehicles are the best option for South Africa, much more so than plug-in hybrids and when it comes to fully electric vehicles, love them or hate them, they are here to stay.
3 min |
May 30, 2026
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‘Quiet cracking’ phenomenon grows
BALANCING the challenges of work and life in general is getting more difficult around the globe, and South Africa is no exception.
3 min |
May 30, 2026
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SAWC and LEAD Conservation launch innovative partnership
IN A significant advancement for conservation education across Southern Africa, the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) and LEAD Conservation have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), paving the way for a collaborative approach that seeks to amplify their respective strengths in the field.
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May 30, 2026
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Are you brave? The wild side of Africa no one tells you about
EVEN as Africa Month draws to a close, the spirit of adventure remains as vibrant as ever.
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May 30, 2026
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Why love hits your brain like a powerful drug
Love got you wired? There's a science behind it
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May 30, 2026
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How Cross blocked out the noise to seal Bafana dream
BRADLEY Cross has finally worked his way into the Bafana Bafana squad for the Fifa World Cup, revealing that it was vital to block out the outside noise and focus entirely on his own journey.
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May 30, 2026
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The importance of offshore investing for investors
SOUTH African investors have had plenty to feel good about lately.
3 min |
May 30, 2026
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Stellenbosch students expelled after humiliating ‘bed-flipping’ stunt
TWO Stellenbosch University students have been expelled from all university residences after admitting to entering a fellow student's room without permission and removing his bed, mattresses and couch following a heated inter-residence football match.
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May 30, 2026
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US skateboarder completes his inspiring journey
“PEOPLE called me crazy for doing something like this.
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May 30, 2026
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The next inflation shock is coming — and it’s on your plate
SOUTH Africa's inflation fight is moving from the petrol pump to the dinner table, with the South African Reserve Bank warning that food prices are the next pressure point in an economy already under strain from fuel costs and geopolitical uncertainty.
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May 30, 2026
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National crime statistics: A temporary win amid deepening crisis
THE quarterly drop in national murders is a testament to the tactical resilience of the SAPS, but it exposes a deeper, terrifying truth — we are celebrating a temporary sandbag barrier while the mountain of our socio-economic crisis continues to fracture.
5 min |
May 30, 2026
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Can Milford FC add to KZN numbers in the top flight by winning promotion?
MILFORD FC stand on the precipice of a new chapter for KwaZulu-Natal football, but only they can turn the page and become the fifth team from the province to join the PSL elite.
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