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Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved salary increases of between 3.5% and 4% for public office-bearers for the 2026/27 financial year, with the adjustments taking effect from 1 April 2026.

The increases follow recommendations by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers, which considered the country’s econom...


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Cape Town – South African fintech company Yoco has secured a $100 million (approximately R1.6 billion) credit facility from US-based investment firm Victory Park Capital to expand funding for small businesses across the country.

The deal, announced on Monday, November 9, marks the first time Yoco has entered the debt market directly and will allow the ...


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Cape Town – South African actress Kwezi Ndlovu has travelled to Turkey for a “mommy makeover” after welcoming twin boys in 2024, documenting her cosmetic procedures and recovery on Instagram.

Ndlovu revealed that she underwent three procedures during a seven-hour operation – liposuction, a breast reduction and a fat transfer to her hips.

“My sur...


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Cape Town – South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s fitness group Virgin Active is expanding into Germany after agreeing to acquire premium gym operator Holmes Place Germany for €135 million ($151.2 million), strengthening its presence in Europe’s largest fitness market.

The acquisition, announced on Monday, November 9, will give Virgin Active access...


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Cape Town – Former president Thabo Mbeki has backed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reported willingness to resign as ANC president following the party’s poor showing in the 2026 local government elections.

Speaking on Mbuyiseni Ndlozi’s African Renaissance Podcast on Monday, Mbeki said Ramaphosa would be taking the “correct” position if reports that he ha...


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