The Unexpected Implications Of A 0.5% VAT Hike
While the checkout aisle is where the whip cracks loudest, the VAT increase affects everything from property transactions to guest house bookings made before May 1.
Pollution Has Finally Turned The Klip River Toxic
The 100-kilometre Klip River flows east along the southern edge of Soweto and passes through Lenasia, Henley-on-Klip, and Meyerton before joining the Vaal River System.
Friday Morning Spice
Cape Town politics shift: ANC’s Banele Majingo joins DA, Why you should seriously consider kidnap and ransom insurance in SA, Four injured in Amsterdam knife spree, Red Bull replaced Max Verstappen’s teammate, 23 South Africans rescued after being trafficked, and Duke University is not happy with ‘The White Lotus’.
Tourist Submarine Carrying 40 Passengers Sinks Off Egypt’s Coast
The submarine, “The Sinbad,” sank near the harbor in Hurghada, a popular tourist city on the Red Sea famous for its beaches.
City Of Cape Town Proposes Affordable Housing On Green Point Land Valued “Among The Highest In The Southern Hemisphere”
Earmarked for mixed-use development including affordable housing, the City plans to sell the triangular site between Main Road and Helen Suzman Boulevard, which also includes the Sea Point library.
Napster Sold For $207 Million Over 20 Years After Shutting Down
Napster filed for bankruptcy in 2002 and was shut down after the record industry and Metallica sued them over copyright violations.
South African Words Like ‘Gatvol’ And ‘Zol’ Included In Oxford English Dictionary
These words are among a slew of “untranslatable words”, defined by the OED as “words and phrases in one language that cannot be translated into another”.
Thursday Morning Spice
Knysna’s incredible turnaround, South Korea wildfires spread to become biggest on record, Beware these pitfalls of used electric cars, Health minister says ‘urgent’ ban of cannabis-infused food was to protect children, and This country was the world’s biggest ‘baby exporter.’
How An iPad Dug Up From The Thames Led To The Arrest Of International Thieves Plotting To Murder One Of Britain’s Most Notorious Criminals
This one definitely reads like the plot of a Guy Ritchie crime caper.
Two French Air Force Jets Collide During Aerobatic Maneuvers [Video]
Fortunately there were no casualties but one of the jets struck a silo, triggering a massive fire.
Cape Town’s Winter Pests – You Wont Be The Only One Spending More Time Indoors
As the chill of the oncoming winter settles in Cape Town, many of us will be retreating indoors for warmth and some Netflix and chill. But we’re not the only ones planning to spend more time inside your home.
‘The Studio’ Is Seth Rogan’s Loathing Letter To Hollywood [Trailer]
The funny tale follows a movie studio executive’s calamitous attempts to climb the slimy industry pole in Hollywood.
Sneak Peek At Sting’s First Show At Grand West Arena Last Night [Photos]
There are still tickets available for Wednesday night’s show if you feel like treating your partner – trust us, there’s no date night better than a Sting show.
Prince Harry Resigns ‘In Shock’ From His Lesotho Charity
Several former trustees also released a statement announcing their decision to unanimously resign as board members.
Wednesday Morning Spice
South Africa reverses course on hemp and cannabis food ban, The man tapped for US ambassador role in South Africa, Sir Stephen Fry receives knighthood, Remembering the George Foreman Grill, and Which SA crypto exchange is the cheapest?
Insane Saudi Arabian Skyscraper Will Dwarf Every Other Man-Made Structure On Earth
While Saudi Arabia seems obsessed with building the biggest everything, the construction of the 2km tall tower will have some serious engineering challenges.
Pearl Valley Golf Course Has A New Billionaire Owner
The deal may have a positive side-effect for the local community as one of the conditions of the sale required the new owner to spend at least R350,000 to build solar systems for two rural schools or clinics.
New Tartan Commemorates The Victims Of Scotland’s Witch Trials
The new tartan is part of a campaign to bring attention to the estimated 6,000 people, mostly from the Scottish Lowlands, who were tried for witchcraft.
Cape Town Considers Using AI To Alleviate Traffic Nightmare
Good. Driving to the waterfront shouldn’t involve packing an overnight bag and padkos.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Shocking details about Pam Golding data breach, SAFA runs out of cash, Lewis Hamilton wants to make a new Ferrari, White House texts top-secret war plans to journalist, and why FNB’s eBucks dumped Checkers?
Studio Engineer Charged For Selling Unreleased Eminem Tracks Online
Joseph Strange, who lost his job at Eminem’s studio in 2021, copied the tunes to an external hard drive before selling it to buyers online.
Montagu Pass Is Getting A R80 Million Makeover
If all goes according to plan construction could begin in late October 2025.
Hamilton and Leclerc’s Shocking Disqualifications Show Ferrari Is In Serious Trouble This Season
Ferarri could not have asked for a worse start to the 2025 Formula One season.
Authorities Investigating Tragic Crash At West Coast Saldanha Bay Air Show This Weekend [Video]
Respected test pilot, James O’Connell, died when the Impala impacted with the ground in full view of spectators.
Legal Battle Erupts Between Popular Cape Restaurant Owner and Son
The owner of Willoughby’s restaurant at the V&A Waterfront claims his son initiated court proceedings for personal gain, accusing him of treating the family business as his “wallet.”
Monday Morning Spice
Only six of 330 SA Air Force aircraft in working order, Govt tests private sector appetite for new rail lines, Dark clouds gather over Gautrain, How the supermarket pizza went luxe, The paradise islands that don’t want to be Hawaii, and Should I sell my property and invest the funds or rent it out?
Used Car Buying Checklist: What To Look For When Buying A Used Car
One of the most important things to look for when buying a used car is its history.
ACE-031 Peptide: A Potential Catalyst in Muscular Tissue And Metabolic Research
While its exact role in various biological pathways remains an area of ongoing investigation, preliminary findings suggest that ACE-031 might present unique impacts across multiple domains of research.
New Study Hopes Rooibos Can Protect Petrol Station Workers Against Toxic Fumes
A new trail will test whether three daily cups of rooibos tea can protect petrol attendants against harmful chemicals found at petrol stations.
The Western Cape Town Where You Can Buy Almost Anything With Bitcoin [Video]
Known as Bitcoin Witsand, residents and visitors can buy nearly everything with the cryptocurrency, from petrol to breakfast at a local diner.