The recent deaths of children in South Africa due to food poisoning have left our communities shaken. In the past month alone, five children in Naledi, Soweto lost their lives after eating contaminated food from local spaza shops. President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation yesterday, sharing the government’s plan to
In a concerning turn of events, Woolworths recently discovered counterfeit Lucky Star pilchards being sold in their branded boxes. The situation became even more serious when authorities arrested seven undocumented migrants in Gauteng who were caught repackaging fake and expired products. Woolworths’ Statement on the Incident Woolworths has shared their
Our South African Cabinet has been busy sending out warm wishes to newly elected leaders in Mozambique, Botswana, and even the United States. But that’s not all – we’re also looking to boost our trade relationship with China. Congratulatory Message to Mozambique’s President-elect Daniel Chapo First up, we’ve got Mozambique.
When Minister Mantashe described South Africa’s mining industry as a “sunrise industry,” it got me thinking about how far we’ve come. Remember when gold was king? Well, those days are behind us now. Today, our mining sector is like a colorful palette, with platinum group metals (PGMs), manganese, chrome, coal,
Johannesburg, 11 November 2024 – South Africa is facing an increasingly worrisome crisis of the production, sale and consumption of illicit and counterfeit food products which have regrettably caused illness and also resulted in fatalities, including of children. In response, the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) has today
Have you heard this exciting news? Eskom, South Africa’s primary electricity supplier, has just signed a whopping R125 million grant agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD). This is a big deal for Eskom’s plans to grow and improve, and it’s going to give a real boost to renewable energy
Fellow ocean lovers and sustainability champions, I’ve got some exciting news to share with you today. South Africa and Chile have just signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that’s all about working together on fisheries and aquaculture. It’s a big deal, and I’m thrilled to tell you why! This agreement
There is Necessity for Personal Branding in Today’s Market. In today’s business world, it feels like everyone’s trying to get noticed. There are so many talented people out there, all working hard to make their mark. It’s exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. That’s where personal branding
Economics enthusiasts, have you ever thought about how the U.S. presidential election might affect your wallet, even if you’re living in South Africa? Well, buckle up, because we’re about to dive into this fascinating topic. The policies of the U.S. president can send ripples across the global economy, and South
Looks like we’re in for another squeeze at the pumps this November. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has just announced some pretty significant price hikes for our fuels. Whether you’re filling up your car, using paraffin for heating, or relying on LPGas for cooking, these changes are
