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Tattooed woman vents about job market after rejection from TJ Maxx

Ash Putnam, 23, got rejected by email a few weeks after applying, and was told in person she lacked requisite experience. But she suspected that her tattoos were the real reason.

2024-04-24T22:28:50Z

DTM 2024 entry list: Who is driving in the DTM this year?

The 2024 DTM season kicks off this weekend at the Oschersleben. Here's the full list of drivers, teams and manufacturers competing in the ADAC-run series this year.

2024-04-25T10:30:16Z

Elon Musk’s net worth jumps $9.8 billion in 24 hours. Here’s why

The Forbes Real Time Billionaires list shows that South Africa-born Elon Musk saw his net worth jump $9.8 billion over the last 24 hours.

2024-04-25T09:11:44Z

Investment in social enterprise yields double-win

Social enterprises are attracting growing recognition for their potential to address some of South Africa’s most pressing challenges, combining profit generation with positive social development goals. Recent research suggests that social enterprises, already a valuable source of job creation across the continent, could be responsible for more than 5.5 million direct jobs by 2030. In recognition of this growing value, responsible business...

2024-04-25T00:09:40Z

Yamaha XSR900 GP Gets Even More Retro With New 80s Classic Fairings

We still can't have it and just keep rubbing our faces in it, Yamaha.

2024-04-24T23:58:01Z

Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat goes online!

Fans of Jeremy Clarkson's farm to fork produce need no longer wait in the huge queues at his Chipping Norton farm shop as he has began to advertise his produce on Amazon Fresh.

2024-04-25T06:38:21Z

Eskom has spent billions burning diesel to keep the lights on

Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan said Eskom has spent billions on diesel between the 2019/20 financial year and the 2023/24 period.

2024-04-25T07:56:59Z

Sky Sports pundit names Justin Holbrook as ‘exceptional candidate’ for Hull FC role

He's been linked with a return before.

2024-04-25T09:30:23Z

Network connects with Brian Mpono

Brian Mpono, 40, CEO of the Oceans uMhlanga mixed-use development, is often described as an ambassador for tourism, and foreign and local investment, into Durban and KwaZulu-Natal.

2024-04-25T10:06:54Z

VML's Parusha Partab: Challenging the commonplace notion of strategy

Parusha Partab has been appointed the first chief strategy officer of the newly formed VML South Africa.Parusha Partab, VML SA's first chief strategy officer, is challenging the commonplace notion of strategy (Image supplied)Last year WPP announced the merger of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R (globally) to form VML, operational from 1 January 2024.Previous group strategy director at Wunderman Thompson Partab’s work will lay the foundation for the...

2024-04-25T00:09:43Z

Proof of damage that's being inflicted by financially illiterate SNP

Life's two certainties used to be death and taxes. But in Scotland there is a difference. Death doesn't get worse every time the Scottish Government delivers a Budget.

2024-04-24T22:06:56Z

Ford Will Build Profitable, Affordable Sub-$30,000 EVs

Ford isn't making money selling EVs, but it's learning that consumers want cheap EVs. Ford promises to deliver them.

2024-04-24T22:25:47Z

GTA 6: Live updates as Vice City map scale revealed

is still at least another nine months away but gamers are aching to know every detail they can - and there hasn't been a shortage of leaks, rumours and theories.One report says GTA 6 could be delayed to 2026 as a fallback option with Fall 2025 now being targeted by employees at Rockstar. That's after reports suggested development falling behind is ...

2024-04-25T09:42:34Z

Mining giant BHP launches bid to takeover rival Anglo American

Anglo American did not disclose the price of the ‘unsolicited’ offer, which must be sewn up before a deadline of May 22.

2024-04-25T03:05:46Z

Pret a Manger brings back co-founder to get a handle on chain's debt

Sinclair Beecham has returned to the coffee chain as new chairman Konrad Meyer vowed to get a handle on its finances as he announced they were 'implementing plans' to reduce debt.

2024-04-25T10:38:57Z

Miller & Carter divides opinion by asking traveller customer for ID

A TikTok clip shared to the account @gypsytravellerleague showed a manager at the Epping branch telling traveller customers they needed to present ID to order food.

2024-04-25T08:15:22Z

SNP high taxes ARE driving away Scotland's top earners

More than 1,000 higher and top earners have quit Scotland to escape the SNP's punishing tax regime.

2024-04-24T22:06:56Z

Qualcomm unveils shortlisted startups for Make in Africa 2024

Qualcomm has announced the shortlisted startups for its Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024 competition, as well as the winner of the 2023 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund.Source: PexelsThe Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform, now in its second year, aims to work with and support the development of Africa's emerging technology ecosystem by providing mentorship, education, and training programmes with a focus on 5G, edge AI/ML, computing, and IoT. This...

2024-04-25T00:09:36Z

NPA making strides

WHILE National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi said although she thought that in regard to state capture cases her office would have been “further down the line”, she was proud of what the NPA had achieved over the past few years since the new leadership had taken over. In the past five years almost 700 government officials had been convicted of corruption, and while some of the more complex cases, such as the Steinhoff matter and...

2024-04-25T07:13:52Z

Realme sets sights on SA market with budget friendly, feature rich phones

Realme, a rapidly expanding Chinese smartphone brand that began life as an Oppo sub-brand for the Indian market, has officially made its debut in the fiercely competitive South African smartphone market. The company snuck into the country midway through 2023 and has sold over 20,000 devices in the budget segment.Gareth Clarke, Realme South Africa account lead, addresses the crowd at the Cape Town launch event.“We aim to be another credible...

2024-04-25T00:09:47Z

Eskom says fewer breakdowns and reserves sufficient to keep the power on

‘We are seeing the emergence of a diversified and competitive power generation sector, comprising Eskom and former Eskom generators, PPP generators, municipal generators, hundreds of independent power producers (IPPs), and literally thousands of big, medium and small ‘prosumers’ (customers of electricity that are both producers and consumers of electricity)’

2024-04-25T04:20:53Z

Is Neo-Stratcom trying to destroy Sekunjalo and Iqbal Survé through a propaganda onslaught?

Since acquiring what was a hotly contested bid for Independent Media, one of South Africa's big four media groups, Dr Iqbal Survé has faced a never-ending barrage of negative media coverage and propaganda, some masquerading as news reports, writes Edmond Phiri.

2024-04-25T06:12:28Z

Losing your protection? When protected strikes turn bad

Can a protected strike that was characterised by serious violence and intimidation “lose” its protection? In the event that a strike loses its protected status, is the dismissal of the striking workers substantively fair? This issue was considered by the Labour Court (LC) in the recent case of African Meat Industry and Allied Trade Union and others v Shave and Gibson Packaging (2024).Image source: LT Chan from PexelsIn June 2018, 161 members of...

2024-04-25T00:09:41Z

$400,000 Washington home goes up for sale - with a WILD surprise

The two-bedroom property is nestled in a secluded area in Port Orchard, Washington, and comes with the perfect feature for those who worry about the end of the world.

2024-04-24T22:13:58Z

MTN Group appoints M&C Saatchi Abel and Group of Companies as its global marketing partner

MTN Group is delighted to announce the appointment of M&C Saatchi Abel and Group of Companies, a pan-African marketing services firm, as its new marketing services partner across all MTN Group operating companies, effective 1 January 2025. This partnership underscores our ongoing commitment to pioneering innovative and impactful marketing strategies across our diverse markets.Jacques BurgerM&C Saatchi Abel and Group of Companies was selected...

2024-04-25T00:09:36Z

Kris Jenner becomes Meghan's latest friend to be gifted a jam jar

The Kardashian momager and reality TV star shared a snap of the pot nestled in a bowl of lemons alongside a handwritten letter, presumably from Meghan.

2024-04-25T07:08:25Z

How 'influencer gifting' is 'key' to Meghan's lifestyle brand PR drive

EXCLUSIVE: The Duchess strategically sent out jars the strawberry preserve, made from fruit grown in the Californian enclave of Montecito, to a specially-selected group of friends and celebrities.

2024-04-25T10:09:01Z

Australia's best companies to work for revealed - so is yours listed?

The eighth annual LinkedIn Top Companies list outlines which businesses are top of the pile for employee flexibility and the opportunity for career growth in Australia.

2024-04-25T07:23:21Z

FAO issues warning on southern Africa maize shortfall

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has issued a warning that cereal production prospects in Southern Africa have taken a sharp turn for the worse since last February.Source: sarangib via PixabayThe foreseen shortfall in production, especially for maize, is expected to intensify households’ food insecurity, push up domestic prices and spur a surge in import needs across the subregion, according to a new assessment...

2024-04-25T00:09:36Z

Labour's plan to outlaw zero-hours would be unpopular, study finds

The Resolution Foundation think-tank said three-quarters of employers use 'flexible' contracts to help manage ups and downs in customer demand, keeping costs down.

2024-04-25T00:07:15Z

Helping hand for Winterveldt pupils

TSHWANE Speaker of Council Mncedi Ndzwanana yesterday handed over 31 computers and chairs at Winterveldt High School. The speaker was partnered by Tshwane North College, Telkom Foundation, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, the School Governing Body and Eskom. The partnership saw the handing over of 31 computers and 34 chairs to learners at the school. This partnership is in line with the speaker’s vision to see many...

2024-04-25T09:44:18Z

Back in profit: mixed results from Barclays beat expectations

The UK lender swings back to profit after reporting losses in the final three months of last year amid its efforts to restructure the bank's operations. View on euronews

2024-04-25T10:38:27Z

South African retailers have arrived at an e-commerce crossroads

South Africa’s e-commerce landscape has arrived at an important juncture. The explosive growth observed during the pandemic years has slowed down somewhat and consumer spending power has faltered amid low economic growth and a global cost of living crisis. At the same time, competition is heating up.Zak Haeri - managing director for NIQ and GfK in South AfricaAsian retailers such as Shein and Temu are upending segments of the e-commerce market,...

2024-04-25T00:09:52Z

Employers blamed for R7bn in unpaid pension contributions

Most funds choose to act late against employers, thereby rendering a portion of the outstanding amount legally unrecoverable.

2024-04-25T06:16:03Z

Reach South African investors and high-net-worth individuals on their smartphones

Affluent South Africans consume the majority of their content on their smartphones, and companies can take advantage of this to boost their marketing ROI.Daily Investor is South Africa’s leading investment news website and the preferred platform for South Africa’s top finance and investment companies to advertise their products.- Click here to contact the Daily Investor marketing team.This is thanks to Daily Investor’s affluent audience, which...

2024-04-25T00:09:49Z

From quiet quitting to chronoworking: The latest viral trend sweeping the corporate world

Chronoworking offers a personalized approach to the workday, promising potential benefits for stress reduction, work-life balance and even company performance, by embracing the natural rhythms of its employees.

2024-04-25T08:29:08Z

Sainsbury's shoppers are left without online deliveries

Sainsbury's shoppers have been left without online deliveries after the store was hit with technical issues.

2024-04-25T09:08:39Z

Labour's plan to nationalise railways could hike costs by £10 billion

Industry bosses said taxpayers would be liable for ballooning subsidies or face services being slashed to pay for the programme, which could cost up to £10billion.

2024-04-25T00:07:18Z

The influence of wearable tech on fitness culture

In the years post the pandemic, health and well-being are not just aspirations but essential components of a modern lifestyle, and wearable technology has emerged as a key player in shaping fitness culture. The rise of wearable tech reflects a broader societal shift towards a more proactive and informed approach to health, highlighting the importance of data-driven decisions in personal well-being.Smartwatches, classified as wearable technology,...

2024-04-25T00:09:42Z

Sars’ AI-Enhanced Audit Capabilities Wreaking Havoc on Taxpayers

In the last 2 months, we have practically seen a significant spike in Sars Audits.

2024-04-25T10:36:54Z

How to protect your trusty two-wheeler against the risks of the road (or trail) with bicycle insurance

Bicycle insurance bridges this risk gap while providing you with a safety net.

2024-04-25T08:36:37Z

European electric car makers fight to catch up in China

Volkswagen and other European giants risk falling behind in an industry where manufacturing and sales dynamics are changing with incredible speed. View on euronews

2024-04-25T10:08:23Z

AI start-up unveils avatars that convincingly show human emotions

Synthesia’s so-called expressive avatars can go from happy to frustrated. View on euronews

2024-04-25T10:38:27Z

Development levy driving business from Durban

Durban Chamber of Commerce, property association sound warning over policy.

2024-04-25T07:51:33Z

BHP makes offer to acquire Anglo American in mega transaction

Anglo American confirmed on Thursday that it had received an unsolicited, non-binding and highly conditional combination proposal from BHP Group Limited.

2024-04-25T07:51:27Z

L’Oréal, Unesco unveil Women in Science Young Talent Search in SA

The Foundation L’Oréal, in collaboration with Unesco, has announced the launch of the sixth iteration of the Women in Science Young Talent Search in South Africa.Image suppliedThis initiative invites exceptional female researchers under the age of 40 from a variety of scientific disciplines, encompassing formal sciences, life sciences, environmental sciences, physical sciences, engineering, and technological sciences, to submit their...

2024-04-25T00:09:45Z

How much funding does your small business need?

Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often struggle with determining the optimal amount of funding required for their business due to various practical challenges.Louise Naidoo | image suppliedTo begin with, no business is the same. Funding requirements and the use of credit will vary based on the business life stage (start, run or grow), operating cycles, growth plans, industry, and market conditions. There is no one-size-fits-all...

2024-04-25T00:09:51Z

Labour can't guarantee rail fares won't rise in renationalisation plan

Shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh repeatedly dodged on whether costs could go up for travellers, merely saying there were no 'plans' for increases.

2024-04-25T08:23:32Z

TikTok may be banned in the US. Here’s what happened when India did it

TikTok may be banned in the US. Here’s what happened when India did it - The hugely popular Chinese app TikTok may be forced out of the U.S., where a measure to outlaw the video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signature

2024-04-25T10:39:58Z

Megan Thee Stallion brands sexual harassment allegations against her a ‘salacious’ cash-grab

The personal videographer is now said to be fighting ‘mounting anxiety, depression and physical distress’ stemming from the ‘toxic work environment’ with the singer.

2024-04-25T09:00:39Z