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The outlook for the remainder of the 2022 financial year largely depends on the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic and the various potential scenarios that may emerge, says hospital group Netcare. However, the signs are positive that South Africa has passed the worst of the Covid pandemic, the group said …

South Africa’s government rejected demands from labor unions representing 1.3 million state workers for 10% raises and increased housing allowances and other stipends, instead proposing that it extend the payment of an additional R1,000 ($63) monthly cash stipend by a further year. Acceding to the unions’ proposals will cost R146 …

Fans of Grammy-nominated Indie rock band The Lumineers are in for a treat as they confirm the two-city SA leg of their world tour. “Brightside World Tour 2022” will be in Cape Town at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, on November 30, and at the SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria, on …

The department of basic education plans to further review its Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST) curriculum to better prepare students for the fourth industrial revolution. Presenting to parliament this week, the department noted that this will include the development of a mathematics framework which is aimed at introducing a ‘balanced …

We are excited to welcome you in Johannesburg for the Africa Rising Music Conference, which offers two days full of panels dedicated to building bridges between Africa and the world, and a variety of events aimed to network, connect with your fellow delegates and enjoy some of the best music …

Heavy rains lashed South Africa, forcing around 500 people to flee their homes on the east coast, officials said Sunday, only a month after the worst floods in living memory killed more than 400. No fatalities were immediately recorded but there was severe damage to some buildings, mainly in Durban, …

The UJ Arts Centre is showing the theatre production Hlakanyana to mark the celebration of Africa Day on 25 May. Hlakanyana is set to bring folklore, award-winning music and magic to the Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre. ALSO READ: ‘Imbilini…my friend!’: Play about friendship & prejudice debuts at The Baxter A RETELLING OF ZULU …

Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Property Group says that there has been a strong upsurge in the secondary market on the coast and luxury price bands on the Atlantic Seaboard. “We have seen prices top R100 million for the first time in years. Aside from local buyers, there has …

New data provided by Transaction Capital’s interim results show the average age and price of a second-hand car sold by the retailer, WeBuyCars. The company, which has a controlling stake in WeBuyCars, reported strong growth for the car dealership – with headline earnings up 58% from the year before. Transaction …

A survey conducted by consumer credit reporting agency TransUnion highlights the continued potential danger of becoming a potential target for online fraudsters. The group’s Consumer Pulse study for the fourth quarter of 2021 showed that 45% of respondents were targets of a fraudulent digital scheme over the last three months …