SA shoppers show ‘bolder swipes’ as Black Friday spending surges
Kaya Biz with Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Tumelo Ramugondo, Head of Credit at Standard Bank, who confirmed that retail customers showed a marked increase in both volume and value.
Kaya Biz with Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Tumelo Ramugondo, Head of Credit at Standard Bank, who confirmed that retail customers showed a marked increase in both volume and value.
A technical report confirms the Jagersfontein dam collapse was caused by a weak foundation, which may have been known to the owner, Jagersfontein Development, since 2019.
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock Anonymous's has a crisis of trust and financial alignment caused by her husband's unilateral, unbudgeted purchase of a car. This decision created an unplanned instalment that derailed their shared two-year plan to save for a house and leave their back room. Anonymous feels blindsided and resentful, believing she is unfairly left to "carry the load" of consequences and figure out how to salvage their […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock Minister John Steenhuisen announced a new, nationwide vaccination strategy to combat South Africa's severe Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak. The comprehensive plan involves inoculating the entire national cattle herd, starting with the hardest-hit provinces. The initiative aims to secure international recognition ("freedom with vaccination status") and requires consistent vaccine supply and international technical partnerships. The South African government has unveiled an ambitious, nationwide […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock Anonymous's exhaustion and overwhelming need for quiet rest late in her pregnancy clash with her husband's insistence on maintaining the five-year tradition of hosting Christmas at their home. Though the physical work is covered, she fears the emotional and sensory overstimulation of hosting will compromise her well-being, leaving her torn between family tradition and her immediate physical needs. "Uncle T, I'm pregnant and due […]
Drive 959 asks which Bible characters would be social media superstars today. Zuko Komisa Drive 959 Drive 959 recently had a debate about which Bible characters would be social media superstars today. The consensus points to Jesus, Moses, and King David as the likely top influencers, drawing massive followings through miracles, epic leadership, and inspiration. Paul, with his radical transformation and travel diaries (epistles), would be a top choice for […]
Experian Africa is urging consumers to approach the impending Black Friday sales with extreme caution to avoid future debt, despite a recent improvement in national default rates.
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock National Treasury is seeking public comments on levying a new 20% national tax on the gross gambling revenue (GGR) of all online betting operations. The tax is proposed to address the recent surge in online gambling and mitigate the associated social costs and negative externalities stemming from problem gambling. The public discussion paper is open for review, with a deadline for written submissions set […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock Anonymous' husband insists both his divorced parents, who had an ugly separation, must attend their 10th-anniversary wedding celebration. This conflicts with the Anounymous' desire to protect her mother-in-law from the trauma and discomfort of being in the same room as her abusive ex-husband, which the writer fears will create intense tension and steal the joy from their long-awaited day. "Uncle T, my husband and […]