Wednesday 14 August 2024
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Kouga Municipality:
Kouga Sparks Creativity With Local Schools Energy Efficiency Competition – The initiative encouraged the young artists to unleash their creativity
Entertainment:
Mia Le Roux crowned Miss South Africa 2024 – Cape Town local takes the crown.
Tech:
Dirty talk: how AI is being used in the bedroom – and beyond. Quite a lot of racy role play etc. Am I going to regret reading this? Not at all.
Politics:
JHB mayor steps down after 15 months – 8th mayor in 5 years
Village Sport:
200 Elite Longboarders Coming To Seals For The 2024 SA Longboard Champs – Going to be a bit busy in the water, but plenty of waves around for everyone, if you know where to go…
SA & AFRICA NEWS:
V&A Waterfront launches their winter ‘Neighbourfood’ campaign – V&A Waterfont offering a unique culinary experience until the 7th October.
International:
Donald Trump holds meandering live ‘chat’ with backer Elon Musk, after delay – Hackers tried to prevent the podcast from happening.
Energy:
New tax change to boost solar and renewables in South Africa – National Treasury hopes that new carbon tax changes will encourage investment into renewable energy.
This & That:
Bash showing exceptional growth – Bash, owned by TFG, has achieved strong revenue and margin growth despite increased competition from Temu and Shein.
Personal Finance:
Spreadsheets Aren’t People – The Human Side Of Money Presented By Client Care
Travel:
Trouble for visas in South Africa – Worth a read if you are planning on going away anywhere!
Food:
How food prices have changed over the past 12 months – Woolies vs Checkers vs Pick n Pay and more.
Health:
New smoking laws for South Africa are back – Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill has been revived by Parliament.
Sport:
This is how much Team South Africa earned at the Paris Olympics – An impressive 6 medals are being brought home.
Business:
How food prices have changed over the past 12 months – Woolies vs Checkers vs Pick n Pay and more.
