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South Africans place over R1 trillion in bets annually

South Africans place over R1 trillion in bets annually

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  3 June 2025
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Category: Lifestyle
    South Africans place over R1 trillion in bets annually, with R700 billion spent on sports betting alone. For many, particularly those with limited financial resources, the appeal of a big win can be incredibly tempting. However, the reality is often more complex. Instead of earning easy money, those who indulge in excessive gambling frequently face financial strain, says John Manyike, Head of Financial Education at Old Mutual.   South Africans place over R1
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Speed limit reduced on R44 in Betty’s Bay after resident complaints

Posted by Danielle Mentoor on  3 June 2025
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Category: News, News Trending
  Western Cape motorists have been notified of a speed limit reduction along a section of the R44 through Betty’s Bay. This follows several complaints from community members in the area to reduce the speed limit on the busy route for the safety of residents and other road users.   The Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, and Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, made the announcement during engagement with the Overstrand Municipality on Monday.

When a destination surprises or underwhelms you

Posted by Phil de Lange on  3 June 2025
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Category: Breakfast
They say you should never meet your heroes. Maybe the same can be said for going to holiday destinations you have pre-conceived ideas about. Have you ever been somewhere you were excited about only to be left disappointed?
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Cape Town and Western Cape Confirm Role as Africa’s Top Meeting Destination

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  3 June 2025
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Category: News
    Cape Town and the Western Cape strengthened their position as Africa’s leading destination for international association meetings. This is according to the recently released International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) GlobeWatch 2024 Business Analytics Report.   A City of Cape Town Nature Reserve.PHOTO by Cape Town Green Map. Cape Town and the Western Cape strengthened their position as Africa’s leading destination for international association meetings   The report revealed that the number of
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SA Government Assisting Family of Woman Killed in U.S.

Posted by Liesl Smit on  3 June 2025
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Category: News
  The South African Government has offered its condolences following the murder of a South African woman, who was allegedly killed in the U.S. by her husband.   The Fairfax County Police in West Virginia reported that on 24 May, at 7:48 pm, officers responded to a domestic incident inside a residence in Chantilly.   The suspect reported to officers that he had assaulted and killed his wife.   Officers located the 32-year-old victim, Kim