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The Rand Show is the perfect family-friendly outing this Easter

There is something for everyone to enjoy in Johannesburg this Easter weekend.


Spook-tacular replica of Disney's Haunted Mansion Ride hits the market for a cool $2 million

The one-of-a-kind property in Georgia, which sprawls across 9,467 square feet, features six bedrooms and five full bathrooms.


The AI goldrush: Silicon Valley is dishing out million-dollar salaries to engineers who are literate in new tech - with average wages $100,000 higher than non-AI engineer jobs

AI startups desperately need experienced engineers and are drawing from an extremely small talent pool. Offers nearing a million dollars aren't uncommon.


West Virginia says no to Biden's solar panel push: State's billionaire coal magnate governor vetoes renewable energy bill - claiming it would've 'put miners out of work'

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice rejected a renewable energy bill, claiming it would increase the cost for consumers. Instead, he said the state should focus on coal-fueled energy.


Here Are 5 Reasons Why the HONOR Magic6 Pro is The Ideal Travel Companion

Long weekends and school holidays call for a little travelling to enjoy the sights and sounds SA has to offer – but is your smartphone the perfect travel sidekick?


City, NPO in deal to shelter homeless

The eThekwini Municipality is planning to renew a R1.5 million Memorandum of Understanding with the special purpose vehicle, to continue with programmes for the homeless.


2023 Fisker Ocean Now Priced From $24,999

The top-of-the-range 2023 Fisker Ocean Extreme is now cheaper than a base Tesla Model Y.


ActionSA-led government will turn things around, says Mashaba

It is our duty to protect these crucial services and it is deeply concerning that the president, the minister, and Eskom simply do not care


Diageo price hike fails to bring cheer to hospitality sector

The price hikes will mainly hit the Rockshore, Guinness, Hop House 13 and Carlsberg brands. View on euronews


Nasdaq-listed AI heavyweight Powerfleet secures secondary listing on JSE

Nasdaq-listed Powerfleet, a provider in the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector yesterday attained a secondary listing on the JSE as its merger with MiX Telematics nears completion.


The Polestar 4 Aims To Be A $54,900 Electric Comeback Machine

The Polestar 4 could be a game-changer for the Swedish brand but remember that performance doesn't come cheap.


Toyota to deploy suspension update at WRC Safari Rally Kenya

Toyota will unleash a suspension upgrade on its GR Yaris Rally1 cars as it looks to claim its first win of the 2024 World Rally Championship campaign at Safari Rally Kenya.


Deputy Minister Obed Bapela says Transnet is turning the corner

Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises Obed Bapela said they are addressing challenges at Transnet.


Republicans demand Biden bring federal employees back to in-person work because American small business owners 'don't have the luxury' to work from home and slam SBA for wasting $42 million taxpayer dollars on a 'nearly empty' building

Republicans are demanding the Small Business Administration turn over information on the agency's work from home policies after discovering the multi-million dollar HQ empty.


Hyundai Ioniq 5 And 6 Are Profitable; Company 'Studying' Range Extenders, CEO Says

Randy Parker, Hyundai Motor America's CEO, says the Korean automaker wants to offer options but is "all-in on EVs."


CATL Could Be Tesla's Secret Weapon For Its $25,000 EV

"Westernization" of Chinese battery tech is one way foreign battery companies can still cash in on America's new appetite for cheap EVs


Fake adverts for traffic officer trainees are using RTMC logo

The Road Traffic Management Corporation says fraudulent recruitment advertisements are using their logo, claiming to offer training for traffic officers.


IShowSpeed and Kai Cenat blasted as 'idiots' by elderly woman on stream

Popular YouTubers IShowSpeed and Kai Cenat got themselves into trouble with an elderly woman while live streaming in a supermarket. They're both known for their over-the-top reactions and ridiculous stunts but their antics recently annoyed a shopper. On March 26, the pair combined for a joint stream on Rumble, setting about shopping in a local supe...


Monkey Town Primate Centre to permanently close down

Monkey Town Primate Centre has announced that next month it will permanently close to visitors after more than 23 years of business in Somerset West, Cape Town.


Ascendis Health’s Independent Board reconsituted

Meanwhile, Amaresh Chetty has launched legal action to sue its former chairman and a shareholder, Harry Smit, for alleged defamation.


Experts slash economic growth for Germany

Five of Germany's economic research institutes slash Germany's GDP outlook, citing low domestic demand, and high gas and electricity prices hitting exports. View on euronews


Pay-gap disclosure: Old Mutual’s annual minimum salary is R180,000, CEO takes home R32.3-million

Old Mutual raises minimum salary to R180,000 a year, proudly claiming to bridge the wage gap in the financial services sector, with chairman Trevor Manuel hailing the move as a step towards fairer pay practices.


SARB keeps interest rates on ice for now

Recently reappointed SARB governor, Lesetja Kganyago, on Wednesday, announced that interest rates for the country would remain the same.


Popular US burger chain is set to open its first UK train station restaurant with a new branch at St. Pancras International

Beloved American burger chain Shake Shack is to open its first restaurant in St. Pancras International this summer, marking its 17th location in the UK since its debut in Covent Garden in 2013.


Gauteng’s premiership hopeful promises jobs and end to kakistocracy

Speaking to The Star following her nomination by the South African Rainbow Alliance this week, Makhubele said she was deeply honoured by the nomination for the position.


Innovative approach: How human interaction is reshaping job seeking

In the face of a daunting 32.6% unemployment rate, the need for effective job-matching services is more critical than ever.


Consumers brace for prolonged squeeze amid delayed anticipation of rate cuts

According to Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago, it is possible that inflation will only drop to 4.5% by the end of 2025.


Exempting key public institutions from load shedding impossible, maintains Eskom in court

Eskom in its arguments maintains it is “impossible to isolate particular categories of customers for immediate ‘exemption’ from load shedding”.


Empowering tomorrow: a children’s human rights imperative

All South Africans must confront the harsh realities faced by the most vulnerable among us – our children. There is no room left for ignorance; our society is ailing.


Shuttered Michigan nuclear plant gets $1.5bn federal loan to restart operations by 2025 - and could power at least 800,000 homes

Michigan's nuclear power plant, outside of Kalamazoo, was shuttered in 2022 due to safety issues, but is set to be revived thanks for a loan from the Biden Administration.


Thank Toyota's Lobbying For The New, Looser EPA Emissions Rules

Meanwhile, Hyundai plans a $51 billion new investment into EVs, and we look at Nissan's plans for them as well.


Amazon needs to comply with ad database under EU platform rules, court says

The EU's highest court rejected interim measures requested by the US online marketplace. View on euronews


Belgian health minister calls for more EU action against tobacco

The EU needs more initiatives to tackle tobacco use and to create a healthy environment focused on prevention, said Frank Vandenbroucke, health minister of Belgium. View on euronews


Woman, 19, issues Airbnb warning after driving 10 hours for a vacation - only to be told she wouldn't be able to check into her accommodation because she was 'too YOUNG'

Kinley Siepert, 19, has issued a warning to travelers to check their reservations after she and her friends drove 10 hours to check into their Airbnb - only to be denied entry because they weren't 25.


Rovanpera: WRC technical overhaul for 2025 “makes no sense”

Kalle Rovanpera says he “doesn’t really understand” the thinking behind the FIA’s proposal to shake up the World Rally Championship Rally1 regulations for next year.


SARA bets Makhubele as its Gauteng premier candidate

The former Congress of the People (COPE) leader was on Wednesday announced by her party as its preferred Gauteng premier candidate.


China accelerates reforms to ramp up post-Covid rebound

New quality productive forces simply mean new drivers of socio-economic growth, powered by frontier technologies, environmental protection, overall reform and coordinated regional development.


Consumers to wait a little longer to see interest rates come down

Lesetja Kganyago announced yesterday that there would be no change to interest rates in the country.


Boris Johnson's former ethics adviser Lord Geidt is reprimanded for breaking conduct rules after lobbying the MoD for satellite firm

The event in May 2021 took place while he was Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests and just days before his report was published into the controversial redecoration of the Downing Street flat.


Joe Lycett gives a classic response to record sewage spills

In news which, quite literally, stinks, raw sewage spills into England’s rivers and seas reached a record high last year, with a 54 per cent increase in the number of spills compared to 2022 – and beloved comedian Joe Lycett isn’t too happy about it. Back in November, the Birmingham funnyman announced he was ‘starting’ a new podcast called Turdcast...


SA Reserve Bank keeps interest rates unchanged once again

This means that the repo rate will remain at 8.25%, while the prime lending rate also stays at 11.75%.


Restaurant Week South Africa 2024: here’s where to eat out on a budget

Running from March 29 until May 5, 2024, Restaurant Week South Africa brings foodies and diners a chance to eat at the best restaurants across SA for less.


Volvo’s Last Diesel Car Is Headed Straight To A Museum

Volvo just hit a major milestone on its path to electric-only sales by 2030.


Agribusiness confidence static at below 50 points in the first quarter

This first quarter reading was below the neutral 50-point mark, implying agribusinesses remained downbeat about business conditions.


A South African whisky has won ‘world’s best’ at global Whiskies Awards

In a prestigious ceremony held in London, a famous South African whisky has won the esteemed title of ‘World’s Best’ in its category.


Selwyn Chatz’s ‘car collection’ worth over R250 million [photos]

From an R6m Aston Martin DBS II to a Pagani Imola valued at R150m, a dive into Selwyn Chatz's impressive car collection worth over R250m.


Master Drilling’s earnings grow as capex starts to find the sweet spot

Master Drilling Group lifted headline earnings a share by 15.1% to 267.7 cents after it’s global operations experienced a profitable year and benefited from the past 10 years of capital expenditure.


This Experimental Suzuki GSX-R1000R Will Run At The Suzuka 8 Hours

From fuel tank to fairings, it's full of new sustainable bits that Team Suzuki CN Challenge is testing.


Queensland government facing 'thousands' of potential compo claims after vaccines ruling

A state government could be up for millions in compensation after a court ruled its Covid vaccine mandates were 'unlawful' with a mining billionaire ready to back more legal action by those sacked.


Chevrolet Equinox Plus Is A PHEV That's Probably Headed To The U.S.

Chevrolet's forthcoming PHEV crossover will use a battery made by BYD.