We can’t ban alcohol in South Africa – but the laws need to change: Cele
Police minister General Bheki Cele has once again taken a strong stance on alcohol abuse in South Africa and its role in the country’s high crime rate. Source: BusinessTech
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Shop globally this festive season and ship with Aramex Global Shopper
Signing up for Aramex Global Shopper opens up a whole new world of online shopping possibilities. Source: MyBroadband
South Africa now has more unemployed people than people getting a paycheque
Economist Mike Schussler highlighted that South Africa’s latest unemployment numbers reveal a concerning reality. Source: MyBroadband
Deputy national police commissioner fired over corruption allegations
Deputy national police commissioner Bonang Mgwenya has been dismissed following ‘damning allegations’ of her alleged involvement in crimes, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said in a statement on Friday (13 November). Source: BusinessTech
This is South Africa’s jobs outlook for the rest of the year
Results of the third Quarter Labour Force Survey (QLFS) published by Stats SA has put South Africa’s unemployment rate at 30.8% – 43.1% on the expanded definition, which includes discouraged work seekers who have given up looking for jobs. Source: BusinessTech
Hisense U8QF – The perfect big screen experience for your home
Combining powerful hardware and advanced features with its sheer size, the 75-inch Hisense U8QF offers spectacular picture quality and immersion. Source: MyBroadband
TV White Spaces ready to improve broadband in South Africa
Television White Spaces (TVWS) are set to deliver faster and wider-reaching broadband connectivity in rural areas of South Africa. Source: MyBroadband
PIC laments ‘painful realism’ of Covid-19 fallout and domestic economy
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) says that the fallout from Covid-19, locally and globally, along with the country’s domestic economic environment, have greatly impacted assets under management. Source: BusinessTech
DStv repeats not as bad as you think – MultiChoice CFO
MultiChoice CFO Tim Jacobs said the new TelkomONE streaming service will show that DStv is better than what many people think. Source: MyBroadband
Pick n Pay launches online Black Friday sale
Pick n Pay has launched its first set of online-only Black Friday deals for its online customers across Gauteng and the Western Cape. Source: BusinessTech