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The Intriguing Story Of How One Couple Started A Sunglasses Empire That Now Spans The Globe
02 Mar 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
In every major city, you will be able to conveniently locate one of these outlets. But where did it all begin, and how did such a simple idea come to dominate?
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Ever Feel Like Leaving The Busy City Life Behind? This Video Might Inspire You
02 Mar 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At least once a week I hear someone talk about leaving the hustle and bustle behind and moving to ‘the country’, and I’ll admit to echoing similar sentiments from time to time.
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In A Rush? Here Are The Most Important Pointers From Yesterday’s #Budget2017
23 Feb 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
When it comes to the intricacies of the national budget many of us go a little cross-eyed, which is why we’re glad to have the help of the professionals. If it’s moving money in and out of the country we always turn to Currencies Direct, but they also have a handle on what goes down here […]
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If You Get Office Envy, Don’t Look At These Pics Of Slack’s New York Offices
21 Feb 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I’ve been asking around, and it turns out more and more businesses are hopping aboard the Slack train.
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Someone Just Asked Us To Hack Into UCT’s System And Enroll Them As A Student
13 Feb 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The odd wrong number, a silly story someone thinks needs covering, these are part and parcel of the business of running a news platform.
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When Last Did You See A Local Invention This Practical? [Video]
09 Feb 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
How many times has a friend or acquaintance pitched a business proposal that is based on – you guessed it – an app?
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The Biggest Problem With Conducting Business In Cape Town Coffee Shops
27 Jan 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Finding a work haven in Cape Town can be very frustrating – especially if you happen to travel here quite often need a quiet space to have a meeting with more than, say, two people.
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Local Businesses List Their Biggest Stresses For 2017 (No, It’s Not Zuma)
18 Jan 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Another year, another list of impending challenges for both companies and individuals – but this time, two new sources of stress for local businesses have entered the realm and altogether it’s not looking pretty.
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Looking To Invest Abroad? The Frightening Costs Of Transferring Money Overseas
16 Jan 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Transferring money overseas – a process that often leads to much head scratching and misinformation. If you do have a decent chunk of spare change lying around – let’s call it R2 million because we’re thinking big – and are looking to invest it overseas, either as your investment allowance or as repatriation of funds, it […]
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The Future Of Office Space Design Is Right Here In Cape Town
27 Dec 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
At one point the concept of an open office took the world by storm, and many companies who claimed to be down with the future remodelled their space into a more open, collaborative effort.
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You Might Want To Check Out What SARS Have Been Up To
01 Dec 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
We might be in the middle of the 2016/17 tax season, but on Monday, SARS released a whole lot of stats regarding last year’s one. Some vital info in there, too.
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GoPro Is Basically Screwed
04 Nov 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
GoPro has failed to please its investors in the third quarter, and as the numbers plummet people are wondering if it’s the beginning of the end.
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Mail & Guardian Ordered To Apologise To Zuma – They Say Hell No!
04 Nov 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
Despite a ruling by the Press Ombudsman ordering a front page apology, the team over at M & G are sticking to their guns and giving JZ the middle finger,
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You Have To Hear The Eskom CEO’s Excuse For Being Near The Gupta House So Many Times
03 Nov 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s tough when the whole country is scrutinising your role in what is obviously widespread state capture, so of course you have a watertight alibi lined up. Don’t you?
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There’s Now A Facebook Page Calling For A Class Action Lawsuit Against Famous Irish Chef Conrad Gallagher
03 Nov 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It seems wherever Conrad Gallagher goes controversy follows, and given that he has now opened a restaurant in PE this makes for interesting reading.
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Vogue Reckons The Cleavage Era Is Over
03 Nov 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
If you’re a busty girl who likes to show off your assets, one prominent fashion mag believes you might be out of touch with the latest trends.
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Slack’s Full Page New York Times Ad Welcoming New Business Chat Rival, Microsoft
03 Nov 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Slack has grown at a rapid rate these past few years, and is now valued well into the billions. That being said, no one wants to do battle with the likes of Microsoft.
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New iPhone 7 Ad Looks Like A Wes Anderson Film [Video]
03 Nov 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
They call it practically magic, and Apple’s latest selection of adverts for the iPhone 7 generation are as beautiful as it can get. Take it away, Apple.
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Discovery Are Splashing Out On R3 Billion Headquarters In Sandton [Video+Images]
02 Nov 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’ve wondered what happens to all those premiums you pay but never claim on then hey, at least the folks at Discovery are landing themselves a slick new digs.
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Do This To “STOP” Those Annoying Competition Text Messages For Good
02 Nov 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Chances are you receive your fair share of unwanted text messages with offers and competitions, so let’s come together and banish them with a few simple steps.
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Johnny Depp’s Daughter (17) Is On The Cover Of Vogue
01 Nov 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Lilly-Rose Depp is carving her own way in life and her career is going really, really well for a 17-year-old. Check her Vogue cover out.
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Seeff On Kloof Use Car Accident To Promote Business
01 Nov 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sometimes it pays to be a little edgy with your advertising, but then you run the risk of being called out for it. Let’s see what Seeff Properties have been up to.
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Everything You Want To Know About The Reclusive Red Bull Billionaire Family
31 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As you can imagine Red Bull brings in a decent amount of money, but you’d be hard-pressed to see those making bank splashing the cash.
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South African Diplomats Living Abroad Receive Ridiculously Large ‘Living Allowances’
31 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Pravin Gordhan is doing everything he can to tighten up South Africa’s excessive expenditure, and his latest target has been those living abroad and their allowance.
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Racist South Africans Will Struggle With Airbnb’s New Rules
31 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Bad news for folks like Penny Sparrow looking to make some extra dosh over summer, because Airbnb are cracking down on racist hosts in a big way.
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BREAKING: Shaun Abrahams And The NPA Withdraw Charges Against Pravin
31 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The NPA are running scared as the depths of their deceit come to light, and now they have begun to try and remedy their epic stuff ups.
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The Shoprite CEO Who Banked That R100 Million Bonus Is Stepping Down
31 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Hand me a monster bonus like the one Whitey Basson received and I’m calling it a day, but did the public scrutiny get to the local retail guru?
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They Reckon Prince Harry Is Tapping This American Actress From ‘Suits’
31 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
It is rumoured that Prince Harry has a new girlfriend, an actress from ‘Suits’, and the public are gobbling up every scrap of information they can get their hands on.
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The Porn Star Who Accused Trump Of Harassment Is In South Africa – Here’s An Interview [Video]
31 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
Jessica Drake is in the country to educate attendees of the Sexpo on sexual education – and to give an interview on the topic of Donald Trump.
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Brilliant – Denmark Is Appealing To Expats Not To Vote For Trump In The Best Way [Gif]
28 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / 2 Comments
Of course, if Trump is elected as president, it’s a definite sign that the world is spiralling out of control – and Denmark is trying to avoid that.
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