Entertainment
Why Tyla isn't translating herself for the global stage
Her A*Pop album and deliberate cultural choices, from language to fashion, challenge international audiences to engage with South African identity on her terms.
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South African
Why is everyone obsessed with this South African court interpreter?
Vusumuzi Nkabinde's unique, expressive style of making legal proceedings legible to isiZulu speakers captivated audiences, transforming a typically invisible role into compelling viewing.
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South African
What's more urgent than a grant application in South Africa?
It's not social support. South Africans are searching for online betting platforms more than government grants, revealing a profound shift in national priorities.
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Cape Town
Cape Town's City Bowl is changing fast – but at what cost to its soul?
From long-term residents paying stable rents to cash-flush investors and Airbnb guests, explore the stark realities of Cape Town's rapidly gentrifying St John's Street.
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South African
What happens when the overseas dream sends you a debit order?
Unexpected family emergencies and rising living costs are prompting many South Africans to rethink their lives abroad and consider moving back home. Is the sacrifice still worth it?
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Business
That 'international' job offer? It's probably paying you less than a local.
Many South Africans are taking 'global' roles for salaries that seem high locally, but are a fraction of what colleagues earn for identical work abroad. Is your 'international' gig really a good deal?
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Business
What's really happening to call centre jobs in South Africa?
Forget the robot apocalypse. We're seeing mass job cuts in some centres, while others are hiring dozens of complex specialists for global firms. It's a quiet, bureaucratic shift.
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South African
Is your SASSA payment next? The review notice causing chaos.
Thousands are queuing at SASSA offices over review notices. Learn what's behind the new fraud drive, how to identify official messages, and protect your grant.
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Security
Is that 'bank repo' car deal on Facebook too good to be true?
Scammers know you'll message 'just in case' when you see a dirt-cheap Hilux. Learn how these traps work before you type 'is this still available?'
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News
Is your Temu or Shein bargain really a bargain anymore?
Since July 1, SARS has been adding unexpected customs duties to online shopping hauls, turning those 'secret' deals into a surprise second bill. What changed?
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