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South Africa
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The Current State Of Our SOEs (Including Eskom, SABC, SAA, And More)
10 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Now that the election is behind us, it’s time to check in on South Africa’s state-owned companies. Spoiler alert – it’s not pretty.
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Keen to Buy An Electric Car? Here’s What You Can Get In SA Right Now
10 Jun 2019 by Carrie / 3 Comments
If petrol hikes and climate change have you wanting to go electric, here are your options in South Africa.
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SA’s Latest GDP Numbers Are In And They’re Not Pretty
04 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
South Africa’s economy has undergone the worst drop since way back in 2009, and the problem spans multiple sectors.
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Morgan Stanley Reckons You Should Be Buying These Eight SA Stocks
16 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
If you want to invest, but you’re worried about the economy after the election, these guys have some advice worth listening to.
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Revealed: The Hidden Meaning Behind Your SA ID Number
03 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Your ID number reveals a surprising amount of information about who you are. Here’s how to decode it.
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So It Looks Like Harry And Meghan Might Be Moving To Cape Town
29 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Looks like Meghan and Harry might be making Cape Town their home for four months of the year. We’re thinking Constantia.
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Report Reveals The Most Corrupt Place In South Africa
11 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Corruption Watch has released its annual report which looks at the different levels of corruption in South Africa and how it impacts everyday people.
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New Stand-Up Comedy Special Features Africa’s Finest Talent [Videos]
04 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
This comedy series, featuring some of Africa’s best comedians, is the perfect pick-me-up to get you through the upcoming national elections.
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Looks Like SA’s Top Lawyers Are Raking In Serious Cash
19 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Recruitment firm Robert Walters recently released its annual salary survey, with lawyers featuring amongst the list of top earners.
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ORIGINAL: Seth On Kate Middleton And Paige Denim Jeans In South Africa
19 Feb 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
My wife Sam used to be a jeans buyer at Woolies, so I have some clue and insight into the fashion industry. We’ll chat about the lows of living with a partner who works at Woolies another time. Our support group still meets up regularly.
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South African Man Behind The Hilarious ‘Food Porn’ Super Bowl Ad [Video]
30 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Among this year’s most-hyped Super Bowl ads is a viral sensation, written by South African Melusi Mhlungu, that makes fun of ‘food porn’.
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Report Predicts The Best And Worst Outcomes Of SA’s General Elections
24 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Consulting firm Intellidex has released a report that predicts the various outcomes, and corresponding consequences, of the upcoming general elections.
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A Quick Look At The Academic Qualifications Of South Africa’s Post-1994 Presidents
18 Oct 2018 by Carrie / 1 Comment
Everybody knows that Jacob Zuma wasn’t exactly swimming in academic excellence, but how do our other post-1994 presidents compare?
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SA’s Top Employers For 2019 – If Corporate Is Your Thing
05 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Thinking of making a career change? The Top Employers Institute has published a list of the top employers in South Africa for 2019.
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The Staggering Numbers Behind South Africa’s Food Waste Problem
01 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
On average, 12 million South Africans go to bed hungry every night. At the same time, our country has the highest rate of food waste on the continent.
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Stats SA Latest Data – Population, Gender Breakdown, Life Expectancy, Emigration And More
24 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
From young people taking over the country to white people leaving it, Stats SA’s mid-year population estimates report breaks it all down.
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South Africans Are Actually Damn Hard Workers
21 May 2018 by Nereesha Patel / 4 Comments
Some people think they’re lucky because they don’t have to work hard all day, but there are others in South Africa who have it rough.
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Local Businessman’s Taliban Joke At Hunting Expo Backfires Badly [Videos]
02 May 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
A local businessman has ticked off social media after dropping comments about the Taliban during a hunting exhibition over the weekend.
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Finally, Capetonians Have The Chance To Show Their Love Of Good Wood
28 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Realising that Cape Town represents quite a large portion of the South African market, one local company has expanded their operations.
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Patricia De Lille May Be Removed As Cape Town Mayor Today
31 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Reports suggest today’s the day that will see Patricia de Lille removed from her position as the mayor of Cape Town. The DA are even teaming up with the ANC to make it happen.
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Only Two SA Beaches Made The World’s Best List – And They’re Not In Cape Town
22 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / 2 Comments
With 2 500 kilometres of shoreline, you would think more of South Africa’s beaches would make the cut. Alas, but I suppose landing two isn’t all that shabby.
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No, 2017’s Maths And Science Matric Results Weren’t Better Than Previous Years
09 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Many have been harking on about our improved science and maths results, but if you scratch just beneath the surface you’ll find it’s not all roses.
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Dream Opening At SA’s Premier Cookery School (Preferred By Gordon Ramsay And Jamie Oliver)
20 Dec 2017 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Silwood graduates can be found in kitchens worldwide – Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay, Heston Blumenthal, Raymond Blanc – all have a Silwood graduate in their kitchens.
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Funniest Local Review Of The iPhone X Thus Far
01 Dec 2017 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I’m currently rolling with the iPhone X (256GB). I want you to know that. I feel compelled to tell you, and to tell you why it’s a game changer.
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Priced To Sell – Here’s a Private Island For Just R25 Million
24 Nov 2017 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Yes, that is South African Rands. Now anyone who has taken a cursory look at the FT Weekend’s property section will be well aware of how inexpensive that price tag really is. You know, in REAL terms.
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WhatsApp Went Down Today
03 Nov 2017 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
It seems Whatsapp is down. 2oceansvibe has contacted the technicians at Whatsapp and they are working together with 2oceansvibe to get the country back online again.
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Everything We Know About Getting Spotify In South Africa
02 Oct 2017 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Streaming music seems to be the topic du jour, and one of the most regular things I’m asked about is how I am able to subscribe to Spotify in South Africa.
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South Africa’s Military Compared To The Rest Of The World
07 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
As the threat of war in Asia looms large, let’s take a look at where SA stands in relation to the rest of the world. Just in case we get thrown into the mix somehow.
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Design The Ultimate South African Road Trip And These Guys Will Make It Happen [Video]
24 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
What would your ultimate South African road trip entail? With your help, these guys are recruiting your wisdom to find the best spots in South Africa.
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The Real Reason South Africans Call Traffic Lights “Robots”
24 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
It’s always lekker to take a closer look at some South Africanisms. We call them robots, but why do we differ from much of the world in this regard?
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