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‘Romanticising exploitation’: Warras’ view on employment irks SA

'There has to be an industry entry standard,' an X user argued after Warras encouraged people to do whatever it takes to keep a job.


ITWeb TV: BCX, Alibaba Academy create cloud workforce

ITWeb TV: BCX, Alibaba Academy create cloud workforce By Sibahle Malinga, ITWeb senior news journalist.Johannesburg, 28 Mar 2024Hope Lukoto, chief human resources officer at BCX, unpacks South Africa’s chronic ICT skills shortage and how the BCX-Alibaba partnership seeks to help create a pipeline of skills for local firms.#itwebtv #bcx #recruitmentTelkom subsidiary BCX is seeing growing demand for Alibaba Cloud Academy courses among South...


French budget deficit rose to 5.5% in 2023

The French budget deficit rose to 5.5% according to new data by statistical agency Insee. Prime Minister Attal announced welfare cuts could be imposed to lower the budget deficit to 2.7 percent by 2027. View on euronews


Department does U-turn on KZN school feeding funds

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education withdraws circular on budget cut to nutrition programme, promises children won’t go hungry.


Tony Blackburn hijacks BBC Radio 2 show to mark 60 years of pirate radio

Veteran DJ Tony Blackburn hijacked The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 in a stunt celebrating the 60th anniversary of the UK’s first pirate radio station. Radio Caroline was a British radio station that began regular broadcasting on March 28 1964 from a ship anchored off the coast of Felixstowe in Suffolk. In the 1960s, Blackburn, 81, who pr...


Tesla No Longer Accepts Fisker Ocean Trade-Ins

Plus, EV owners and dealerships agree on service woes, and automakers face "daunting" tasks to hit 2032 EV adoption goals.


Four Canadian school boards sue Snapchat, TikTok, and Meta for 'disrupting education'

The school boards sued the tech companies for disrupting students' education. View on euronews


Eskom worker fired for using his phone at power station

Judge Tlhotlhalemaje said Nhlapo had only himself to blame for the situation he was in.


Why buying frozen peas is a sign you are struggling financially

The key signs you are struggling financially have been revealed - from spending a large amount of your pay on groceries to skipping meals and buying certain items from the supermarket.


Taking a bite out of Apple: How do its EU regulatory pressures and US antitrust woes compare?

Experts say Apple’s “religion” of being closed off is under threat due to the dual pressures of antitrust lawsuits and the full force of new regulations. View on euronews


Eskom price hike coming next week: No April Fool’s joke!

Eskom's 12.74% electricity price increase for the 2024/25 financial year will kick in on Monday, 1 April. Buckle up, South Africans!


Portfolio committee accused of lying in its report on the SAA-Takatso deal

The Department of Public Enterprises has accused the portfolio committee of lying in its report about the canned SAA-Takatso Consortium deal.


Ford's $25,000 EV Platform Will Underpin Multiple Models: Report

One model could be an Escape-sized EV with the interior space of an Explorer.


Carte Blanche: Shack City in Johannesburg – WATCH

Carte Blanche investigates the one-room shacks that the City of Johannesburg is building for those who have been displaced.


Nissan pledges commitment to Formula E until 2030

Nissan has become the first manufacturer to formally pledge its commitment to competing in the new Gen4 era of Formula E which will run between 2026-2030.


Lola returns to motorsport in Formula E with Yamaha powertrain partnership

Lola Cars will return to motorsport for the first time in more than a decade as the company enters Formula E as a powertrain supplier in collaboration with Yamaha.


Wolff: Vasseur and Italy deserve Ferrari F1 success after 2023 troubles

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says Ferrari, Fred Vasseur and Italy deserve the Scuderia’s success in the Australian Grand Prix after the troubles the historic team endured during 2023.


Britain’s Thames Water sees financial crisis worsen

Debt-plagued Thames Water has failed to raise a major cash injection, blaming industry regulations that made its rescue plan "uninvestable".


Ford Slashes Two-Thirds Of Its Workforce At F-150 Lightning Plant

Hundreds of workers are being reassigned to other plants to focus on gas trucks and SUVs.


Commonwealth Games scrambling for a new host after Malaysia decline to hold 2026 edition

Malaysia declined to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games despite the offer of huge monetary incentives from the event’s organisers.


Gagasi FM vs Penny Ntuli: Station talking to lawyers after R2 800 salary disclosure

Gagasi FM says presenter Penny Ntuli was still contracted to them when she disclosure how much they were offering to pay her.


Radio 5 Live hailed as ‘friendliest station’ on 30th birthday

The 30th birthday of BBC Radio 5 Live has seen it hailed as the “friendliest radio station on and off air” and unique. On Thursday, the radio channel has been celebrating the anniversary of the launch in 1994 by hosting a day of special programming. Birthday messages have come in from famous faces including independent US senator Bernie Sanders, BB...


Wow! Master KG’s powerful brand-new car turns heads [video]

Congratulations! Master KG recently collected his fast and furious cherry red Ferrari from a prominent car dealership in Joburg.


Sorry Elon, Grok is not open source AI. Here’s why, according to the creator of the definition

AI companies that claim they are open source, such as Musk’s latest AI venture, open source the weights but not the data they are trained on nor the training process. View on euronews


WATCH: Lettie-Basani Phume on Momentum Metropolitan's certification as Top Employer and why it matters

On this episode of BizTakeouts, group human capital executive at Momentum Metropolitan Lettie-Basani Phume discusses the company’s global benchmark recognition having earned its 4th consecutive certification from the international Top Employer Institute, as well as the ever-evolving workplace, employee expectations and the future of


Easter bank holiday opening hours for major garden centres and DIY stores: Notcutts, B&Q, Screwfix and more

The long Easter weekend can be a great time for home or garden improvements. So, when are the biggest DIY and gardening brands going to be open over Easter?


Speculation over M&S Ocado split persists after payment dispute

Experts suggest Ocado should try to woo US investors as the firm's dispute with M&S rolls on. View on euronews


Tourism sector upbeat ahead of Easter weekend in KZN

eThekwini Municipality said that about 1.3 million visitors will descend on the city over the Easter break.


Clothing and homeware retailer Muji is set to call in administrators in latest blow for Britain's struggling high street

The European arm of Japanese retailer Muji is going into administration. Muji's spokesman stressed the administration prcess will have no immediate impact on shops or staff.


BYD Launches Yuan Up Compact Crossover Starting At $13,400

The model is targeted at young people and might significantly boost sales volume.


Innovators Beth Koigi and Inza Kone shine among laureates driving global change

These projects cover a wide range of areas, from creating life-improving technologies to saving endangered ecosystems and exploring new frontiers on the planet.


Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison

The judge said the sentence reflected “that there is a risk that this man will be in a position to do something very bad in the future. And it’s not a trivial risk at all.” View on euronews


‘I’m being stalked’: Tammy Taylor fires at Mel and Peet Viljoen

Tammy Taylor made bombshell allegations against 'Real Housewives van Pretoria' stars Mel and Peet Viljoen.


Shameless Range-Rover driving squatter is demanding a RANSOM to leave home of Long Island woman who was arrested for daring to confront the people in her house

The man who was scammed into signing a fake lease for Adele Andaloro's home spoke out about the shady business agreement that led him here.


Amazon invests an additional $2.75 billion into AI company Anthropic

Amazon will maintain a minority stake in Anthropic. View on euronews


Kia EV9 To Enter U.S. Production In May, Get Full Tax Credit By 2025

Kia says it's been testing U.S. production of the EV9 at its West Point, Georgia plant since early 2024.


No relief for SA homeowners as property market remains brutal

Those wishing to get into the property market - and those with existing bonds - continue to face tough times in South Africa.


Japanese supplement pill recalled amid four deaths and more than 100 hospitalisations

A Japanese supplement pill was linked to four deaths and more than 100 hospitalisations. View on euronews


Another SAA strategic partner not ruled out – Obed Bapela

The state would retain 60%of the shares and it has initially been the case in the case with the failed SAA-takatso deal.


Data Protection fears raised over shopping giant Temu's cash giveaway

In exchange for the £50 payment, the site gets the right to use and publish people's photos, voices and biographical information among others. View on euronews


WWF South Africa, partners wrap up Climate Ambition to Accountability Project incubator programme

CAAP wraps up an innovative program, allowing civil organisations the opportunity to learn about partnership development, the inner workings of grant funding and proposal writing to drive projects which fight the impacts of climate action.


Grill smart, save more! The best deals for your long weekend braai

For optimal holiday braai savings, compare prices at Woolworths, Shoprite, Checkers, and Pick n Pay.


Full list of Easter bank holiday opening hours for major supermarkets: Tesco, ASDA, Aldi and more

You do not want to be caught short when getting some last minute shopping in. Supermarkets have to operate under adjusted trading times during Easter, so when are all the different stores open?


Xiaomi SU7, China's Apple Car, Beats Tesla Specs At Chevy Bolt Prices

Xiaomi got 50,000 firm orders for the SU7 within the first 27 minutes of its reservation books opening.


A look at DJ Shimza’s businesses worth millions [photos]

From a thriving restaurant and car wash to an illustrious career spanning years, a dive into DJ Shimza's business empire worth millions.


‘Sanity prevails’: Outa welcomes scrapping of e-tolls

Outa says shutting down e-tolls was a multi-pronged battled fought through courts, official inquiries and protest action.


2025 Volvo EX30 Ice Drive Review: This Is Why Volvo Brought Back RWD

Volvo's EX30 is helping the brand usher in a return to rear-wheel drive because it works better on snow and ice than you'd expect.


I spent £3,000 on DIY renovations for my run-down rented council house using bargains from B&M and Primark and saved £10,000

Celene Francis, 26, from Sheffield, started renting her council house in April 2020 and renovated the property to make it feel like more of a home.


Sinking feeling for Thames Water as investors refuse to pay up

Thames Water could potentially be nationalised, as the company sinks deeper into debt and investors describe it as "uninvestable". View on euronews


How much did Europe's best-paid bank boss earn last year?

The highest amount went to Swiss bank UBS' CEO Sergio Ermotti, who has overseen the government-brokered rescue of Credit Suisse. View on euronews