Premier Alan Winde says the province is on high alert to mitigate tensions around illegal immigration and associated protests, with a Joint Operations Centre (JOC) meeting held on Monday, 15 June. Several members of the provincial Cabinet attended the meeting, which was led by the Provincial Disaster Management Centre, in a bid to co-ordinate the province’s plan to address potential social unrest. This as several marches are taking place in the lead-up
Ten years ago, thousands of South Africans were encouraged to open a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA). This 10-year milestone offers a rare insight into how time, disciplined behaviour and tax-free structures work together to build meaningful capital even when contributions start small. A decade of discipline: Ten years of tax-free saving shows the power of patience Introduced in 2015 to boost South Africa’s saving culture, TFSAs gave households a simple and
Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has called on those blaming children of foreign nationals for overcrowding in South African schools to substantiate their claims with evidence, arguing that such narratives are misleading and unsupported by data. Makaneta criticised the growing tendency to attribute pressure on the education system to foreign learners, saying the focus should instead be on structural issues affecting schooling across the country. “The growing tendency to blame children of foreign
As June rolls in, many employees across the South African corporate landscape are hitting a familiar, exhausting milestone: mid-year fatigue. The initial momentum of the new year has faded, and the finish line for the next break often feels impossibly far away. According to Annemie Burger, HR Director at Penquin, the phenomenon is becoming increasingly common as employees continue to navigate demanding workloads, economic uncertainty and the ongoing pressure to perform. Why Mid-Year Fatigue
The Masque’s Battle of the Bands is back to celebrate SA youth on 16 June. Following its sold-out edition last year, The Masque presents the second Battle of the Bands: High School Edition. Bands from local high schools audition for the chance to be selected for this vibrant event. Groups were chosen to collaborate with professional musicians who are actively performing in the city. These mentors coach each band for the performance on
