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In The French Trial Of The Century, Gisèle Pelicot Becomes One-Woman Challenge To Myths About Rape
16 Sep 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Nearly every day since 2 September, Gisèle has been at the centre of a trial in which 51 men are accused of raping her, including the man she was married to for 50 years.
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Latest Nando’s Advert Asks South Africans To “Stick It Out” [Video]
13 Sep 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
It’s funny because it’s so real.
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Missing CEO Banker Leaves $11 Million Mystery Bill As China’s Financial World Reels
13 Sep 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
A Chinese bank has found itself at the centre of a new mystery after receiving a jaw-dropping 78 million yuan ($11 million) bill related to the vanishing of its star banker.
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Shippers And Forwarders Are Bracing For An ‘E-Commerce Tsunami’
12 Sep 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Despite ongoing concerns about import charges involving discount retail sites, the expected Black Friday peak signals “an unstoppable tsunami for freight forwarders”.
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Jozi Resident Neglected R200k Water Bill, Loses Legal Battle Arguing It Is A Basic Human Right
11 Sep 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
After ignoring her municipal dues for years – and only rushing to the courts in July after her water was cut and the meter removed – her argument didn’t hold much water.
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Durban Woman Told “These Things Happen” After Finding Dead Rat In Loaf Of Sasko Bread
11 Sep 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
I don’t know if anyone is going to forget this sliced Sasko rat anytime soon.
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Business Confidence In Cape Town Soars
10 Sep 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
The Cape Town CBD continues to transform itself into a sought-after destination to live, work and play.
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The Top 10 Richest Women In The World Are Jointly Worth About $500 Billion
05 Sep 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
In the mix of the world’s 10 richest women are the CEO of Fidelity Investments and the heiresses to the L’Oréal, Mars, and Walmart fortunes.
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Chip-Maker Nividia Suffers Record-Breaking R5 Trillion Loss In Market Value In One Day
05 Sep 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Only 27 companies on the planet are worth as much as Nvidia lost in value on a terrible Tuesday.
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Gambling Addict Former Finance Manager Hid In Freezer To Evade Arrest For Major Fraud
04 Sep 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Over a year since she absconded, Prishne Khan was found hiding out in a freezer in Nigel.
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South Africa Kissed Another 133 Businesses Goodbye In July, Bringing Total Liquidations To 892 This Year
29 Aug 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Although liquidations declined by 5,3% in the first 7 months of 2024, 890 business owners have already seen their dreams shattered.
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Alleged Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Cost Investors Over R23 Million
29 Aug 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Jaco Botha appeared in the Riversdale Magistrate’s Court after he was arrested for an alleged fraudulent investment scheme.
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WSJ Has Eyes On Tesla, Suggesting Autopilot System Flaws Are Causing Several Fatal Accidents
28 Aug 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Video and data from over 200 Tesla Autopilot crashes, analysed by the Wall Street Journal, expose a chilling reality about the technology.
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Woolies Dash To Success – Woolworths Is Opening Dark Stores To Keep Up With Demand
22 Aug 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Woolworths’ has introduced its first dark store to support its on-demand delivery service located in Cape Town’s CBD.
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Shein And Temu Are Breaking Records For The Level Of Toxic Substances Found In Their Fashion Items
22 Aug 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
In the most recent inspection, 144 products from Shein, AliExpress and Temu were tested, and multiple products from all companies failed to meet legal standards.
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Your Next Binge-Watch Should Be This Action-Thriller Described As ‘Game of Thrones But Without The Dragons’ [Trailer]
21 Aug 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Director Gareth Evan co-created an epic action-thriller TV show that brings pulpy martial arts-inspired action to the small screen, which might just be your next perfect binge-watch.
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There’s Something Fishy About The Sinking Of That Billionaire Mike Lynch’s Yacht In A Tornado Off The Sicilian Coast
20 Aug 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
That’s because Lynch’s ex-colleague and co-defendant in a US fraud trial was fatally struck by a car two days before authorities say a tornado abruptly sunk Lynch’s yacht off the coast of Sicily.
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COVID Hangover: Another Major South African Retailer Forced Into Business Rescue
20 Aug 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Unable to keep up with its operational costs, Cross Trainer announced on Wednesday that it has gone into business rescue, affecting 67 stores nationwide.
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‘Bikini Airline’ Tycoon Loses Court Case And Faces Multi-Million-Pound Fine After Not Paying Rent For Jets
19 Aug 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Last month, the High Court in London ruled against VietJet, often called the “bikini airline” for its ads featuring scantily-clad flight attendants.
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Gayton McKenzie Promises To Reimburse Parents Of Olympic Silver Medalist Van Dyk
14 Aug 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Van Dyk clinched her medal despite minimal backing from official channels at home, so McKenzie’s gesture is a crucial sign of support and recognition.
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Temu’s Founder Just Became The Richest Man In China With A Net Worth Of R870 Billion
14 Aug 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Colin Huang’s rise to the top of the billionaire list in China might be short-lived – much like the lifespan of most products sold on Temu. Call it fast fortune if you will.
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Billionaire Bumper Bashing – Superyacht Owned By Steve Jobs’ Widow Crashed Into Another Yacht Owned By Mexican Telecom Tycoon
08 Aug 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The two luxury liners, which cost a combined $265 million, slammed into each other after a vicious gust of wind off the Italian coast of Naples put them on a collision course.
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They’re Searching For The R100 Million Lotto Jackpot Winner In Gauteng
07 Aug 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Someone in Johannesburg needs to pull up their socks and notice their winning lottery ticket so that they can become an overnight bloody multi-millionaire.
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‘Is This Even Legal?’ – Nanny To The Mega-Rich Reveals Weirdest Work Demands
06 Aug 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The new tell-all book divulges the kids’ designer wardrobes, being made to chase after their golf carts, grumpy celebrities on the school run, and an odd request about inducing lactation.
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Wealthy Party People Busted After Setting Up Private Event On A Protected And Pristine Sardinia Beach
31 Jul 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The tension in the air was palpable as the yacht crew commenced preparations for the lavish affair, setting up gazebos, tables, cookers, massive jukeboxes, a volleyball net, and a DJ set.
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US Restaurant Wins R30 Million Damages Claim Against Cape Town Celebrity Chef
30 Jul 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
O’Donnchu says the owner of the restaurant “got his ego broken because he wanted to keep me there as his little prize, a sort of award-winning chef”.
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When The Drip Dries Up – Owner Of SA Sneaker Brand In Financial Trouble, Dealing With Debt And Evictions
30 Jul 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Lakau is now being accused of failing to pay rent for months at a time, making headlines after his family was evicted from a posh villa at Waterfall Estate.
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Women And Younger South Africans Feel Most Financial Stress, According To Local Study
26 Jul 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
On the flip side, older folk and higher-income consumers can be most indebted but are least likely to seek help.
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Trusted SA Biltong Brand Battles Mexican Multinational Using Their Trademark
25 Jul 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Despite the Supreme Court of Appeal ruling in the local company’s favour, the Mexicans seem to be ignoring the outcome of a nine-year legal battle, and their products are still freely available in stores.
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Prince Harry Will Get Huge Inheritance On 40th Birthday, Even More Than William
24 Jul 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The Duke of Sussex is entering a new decade in September, and an eye-popping cash gift awaits him as he ventures into his 40s.
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