A functioning economy must have a sufficient number of artisans if it is to fulfil its economic potential. From energy and water to transport and logistics, all key sectors of the economy are dependent on a ready supply of artisans. Unfortunately, South Africa remains woefully short of artisan skills. In November 2022, the Minister of […]
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is the government body responsible for providing social grants to the country’s poorest and most vulnerable citizens. However, recently the Democratic Alliance (DA) received unsettling information that SASSA spent at least R1.5 million on a single event – R500 000 on a venue and R1 million on gifts […]
The small town of Kimberley in South Africa is steeped in history, and the McGregor Museum is preserving it for future generations. Their collection includes a photo of the shop of Pen Yong at 34 Lennox Street, taken between 1904 and 1907. The photo provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, showing the signs advertising […]
KIMBERLEY – In recent times, the retail industry has become notorious for its lack of empathy and basic care for the elderly or special needs persons. This was made very clear recently at ABSA bank in the Diamond Pavilion Mall in Kimberley, where an elderly man with difficulty walking was not offered a chair or […]
In an effort to uncover the truth behind the dangers of cell tower climbing, reporters at FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigated 50 cell-related deaths. Their documentary uncovered a disturbing trend of contractors being pressured to cut corners and a lack of safety inspectors to hold them accountable. The proliferation of smartphones and other mobile devices has […]
It has been almost three weeks since the Kimberley Prospector’s Twitter account was suspended on 15 March 2023, and the appeal, emails and tweets sent have yet to be answered. This is a troubling reality for South African news publishers, as it is likely that Twitter’s refusal to reinstate the account is an indication of […]
The march of technology has been relentless and relentless, and it is no surprise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been leading the charge. AI-driven technology has revolutionised the way we interact with the world and has made life easier and more efficient. To further enhance your life, here are six cool AI-powered services that you […]
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On April 1st 2023, the Department of Sports, Arts & Culture submitted a proposal to Parliament to have the beloved South African snack, biltong, renamed to jerky. The proposal was made to the Department of Trade and Industry, citing the need to make the snack more attractive to international markets. The proposal has been met […]