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Whitfield says the book offers vital lessons on leadership, resilience, and innovation. buff.ly/9suLDV8
Book of the Week: 'It's About Tyme: Banking Beyond Borders' by Bruce Whitfield and Adrian Saville
From a South African start-up to a cross-border fintech serving millions in Africa and Asia, this book traces the impressive journey of TymeBank.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Whitfield says the book offers vital lessons on leadership, resilience, and innovation. buff.ly/9suLDV8
Always read the small print thoroughly before signing anything. buff.ly/m6Sgiir
Exposing the hidden costs in your purchases
Are you paying for what’s already covered, or extras that you didn't even want in the first place?
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November 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Always read the small print thoroughly before signing anything. buff.ly/m6Sgiir
Many measuring stations around the country recorded four times above-average rainfall. buff.ly/JF7yjfG
Parts of SA experience the wettest October in decades - SA Weather Service
The South African Weather Service says parts of the country received well above-average rainfall last month.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Many measuring stations around the country recorded four times above-average rainfall. buff.ly/JF7yjfG
If you've ever tried to cancel a cellphone contract, you know there can be many obstacles to actually getting free of it. buff.ly/tjywEyq
Cancelling your cellphone contract - tips for frustrated consumers
It should be a simple task, but many people are struggling...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
If you've ever tried to cancel a cellphone contract, you know there can be many obstacles to actually getting free of it. buff.ly/tjywEyq
Beverley began as a playful art installation after a Facebook joke about "skinny dipping" in the dam... buff.ly/b9ph56k
Beloved Karoo landmark disappears: The mystery of Beverley the mannequin
Locals in Nieu-Bethesda are baffled after their quirky dam-dwelling mannequin and social media sensation vanished without a trace.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Beverley began as a playful art installation after a Facebook joke about "skinny dipping" in the dam... buff.ly/b9ph56k
For many women, just trying to get a diagnosis is only the beginning of a long, hard road ahead – and a number of the obstacles along the way are due to the delays and processes in the country's public healthcare system. buff.ly/Wdjcji1
Beyond pink ribbons: Taking the fight against breast cancer
Has Breast Cancer Awareness Month become all about symbolism?
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November 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
For many women, just trying to get a diagnosis is only the beginning of a long, hard road ahead – and a number of the obstacles along the way are due to the delays and processes in the country's public healthcare system. buff.ly/Wdjcji1
Ultimately, couple's therapy is a process designed to leave both individuals and the couple as a whole, in a healthier, more positive place. buff.ly/boFrob8
Couples therapy 'not a quick fix' to save relationships - Relationship Coach
While every relationship faces its challenges, therapy isn’t necessarily the solution.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Ultimately, couple's therapy is a process designed to leave both individuals and the couple as a whole, in a healthier, more positive place. buff.ly/boFrob8
Other words included in the shortlist were clanker, broligarchy, task-masking and micro-retirement. buff.ly/qBWh92G
‘Vibe coding’ named Collins Dictionary Word of the Year. Here’s what it means…
The term refers to the process of turning natural language into computer code using AI.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Other words included in the shortlist were clanker, broligarchy, task-masking and micro-retirement. buff.ly/qBWh92G
Less than 10 hours after entries opened, organisers announced that they reached the 22,000 capacity cap.
Entries for 2026 Comrades Marathon sell out in record time
The previous record for entries selling out was three days for 27,000 entries in 2020.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Less than 10 hours after entries opened, organisers announced that they reached the 22,000 capacity cap.
This legal requirement is secondary to a child’s duty to support their own spouse and minor children. buff.ly/xnTW6CG
Adult children sometimes have legal duty to support elderly parents in South Africa
As parents must care for their dependent children, adult children may be legally obliged to financially support their elderly parents.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
This legal requirement is secondary to a child’s duty to support their own spouse and minor children. buff.ly/xnTW6CG
The court determined that the nurse's motive stemmed from convenience and indifference, rather than compassion. buff.ly/Auh1JbL
German nurse found guilty of killing patients to lighten workload
The medic targeted mostly elderly patients in his care, claiming he wanted to reduce his workload during night shifts.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The court determined that the nurse's motive stemmed from convenience and indifference, rather than compassion. buff.ly/Auh1JbL
Sports analyst Nqobile Ndlovu says even if Tseka was not present, a match report is given after every game. buff.ly/hEHIbSP
Bafana Bafana team manager off the hook despite World Cup points deduction blunder
SAFA says Tseka left the venue to get the team ice and missed the second yellow card.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Sports analyst Nqobile Ndlovu says even if Tseka was not present, a match report is given after every game. buff.ly/hEHIbSP
It might not be as simple as saying that social media use causes anxiety... buff.ly/apmruzM
How much stress is social media really causing in your life?
A new 'digital thermometer' for stress is delving deeper into the research around the link between social media and anxiety.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
It might not be as simple as saying that social media use causes anxiety... buff.ly/apmruzM
Africa was originally inherently the home of monarchies, until colonialism came to the continent. buff.ly/SJR52GB
'They are the custodians of the lands': Why monarchies are still relevant in Africa
A historian delves into the continent's past... from ancient aristocracies, through colonialism, to modern day beliefs.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Africa was originally inherently the home of monarchies, until colonialism came to the continent. buff.ly/SJR52GB
Any kind of online payment has the potential to be subjected to fraud or scams. buff.ly/9DDm39C
Cybersecurity focus: How to stay ahead of email scammers
Here are some of the tricks you should be on the lookout for...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Any kind of online payment has the potential to be subjected to fraud or scams. buff.ly/9DDm39C
Often these platforms seem to enable "customer avoidance", as opposed to achieving the goal of helping people. buff.ly/dTtQCry
Not another AI bot! Is digital migration eroding customer service?
Many people are feeling frustrated at the technology that's supposed to be improving efficiency, but often seems to be doing the opposite.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Often these platforms seem to enable "customer avoidance", as opposed to achieving the goal of helping people. buff.ly/dTtQCry
Africa’s very first five-star dog hotel is celebrating its 10th anniversary... buff.ly/cgsTzlg
'It's everything dog': Cape Town's doggy hotel celebrates a decade of success
atFrits Dog Hotel and Daycare Centre has flourished into a thriving pet hospitality business, as dog lovers across the city still flock through its doors.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Africa’s very first five-star dog hotel is celebrating its 10th anniversary... buff.ly/cgsTzlg
Better watch where you walk... buff.ly/5jiFTiz
WATCH: Capetonian fined R500 for jaywalking: 'This is crazy!'
Kenneth Brookes showed the ticket he received in a video posted on social media.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Better watch where you walk... buff.ly/5jiFTiz
Research shows a rise in the number of adolescents presenting with severe mental illness, alongside increased cannabis use. buff.ly/hvSD2YC
Public health cannabis messages must highlight mental health risks - Psychiatrist
As South Africa’s 'green economy' continues to expand, Dr Lisa Dannatt says public health messaging on cannabis should focus on the potential risks to the developing brain.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Research shows a rise in the number of adolescents presenting with severe mental illness, alongside increased cannabis use. buff.ly/hvSD2YC
He's a Grammy Award-winning record producer, DJ, performing artist and businessman... but it hasn't always been a smooth journey. buff.ly/nQcVsgp
Zakes Bantwini on the upside of failure: 'You must embrace it because it's going to teach you'
From personal setbacks to global stages... this interview is a masterclass in resilience and purpose.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:18 PM
He's a Grammy Award-winning record producer, DJ, performing artist and businessman... but it hasn't always been a smooth journey. buff.ly/nQcVsgp
Morero says, contrary to the narrative, work began before the G20 was handed over to President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2024. buff.ly/Sgo7era
'Work will continue after the G20' – Joburg Mayor Dada Morero
The city's mayor says work to clean up the city began before the G20, and will continue long after.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Morero says, contrary to the narrative, work began before the G20 was handed over to President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2024. buff.ly/Sgo7era
Relationships and marriage take work, and sometimes that work might leave couples feeling burnt out when it comes to expectations... buff.ly/VFCVjup
Marriage burnout 101: How to detect it and overcome it
It doesn't have to end in divorce or separation.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Relationships and marriage take work, and sometimes that work might leave couples feeling burnt out when it comes to expectations... buff.ly/VFCVjup
Teams will once again showcase their creativity by designing and building homemade, human-powered flying machines, which they’ll launch off a high ramp and into the water below. buff.ly/Bgc0wLb
Red Bull Flugtag returns to Cape Town's V&A Waterfront on Saturday
Around 50 teams are set to take part in this year’s event, promising a fun and diverse spectacle for spectators.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Teams will once again showcase their creativity by designing and building homemade, human-powered flying machines, which they’ll launch off a high ramp and into the water below. buff.ly/Bgc0wLb
Inside the clear, thick glass bottles were cheerfully written letters pencilled by Privates Malcom Neville and Will Harley. buff.ly/IgyuHLy
WATCH: Messages in a bottle from World War I found on Australian beach
The letters from 1916 were discovered inside an old Schweppes bottle, more than a century after they were cast into the sea.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Inside the clear, thick glass bottles were cheerfully written letters pencilled by Privates Malcom Neville and Will Harley. buff.ly/IgyuHLy
Beyond the excitement, anticipation and 'new car smell' – there are some realities that go along with this type of purchase...
How to stop your car from robbing you of your future financial freedom
A financial planner reveals the often hidden costs of owning a vehicle, and viable solutions to cutting them down.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Beyond the excitement, anticipation and 'new car smell' – there are some realities that go along with this type of purchase...