South African average monthly salaries in 2024 have been increasing, according to StatsSA’s latest Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES), reports IOL. However, many low- and middle-income residents are still struggling to make ends meet in 2024, while many rely on SASSA government grants as their only source of income. Nevertheless, for those who are employed (more … Read more
The Assam government has lifted the school closure order in Kamrup (Metro) district, allowing all government, provincialized, and private schools to resume classes starting September 25, 2024, after a brief hiatus due to severe heatwave conditions. The District Elementary Education Officer (DEEO) issued a new directive revoking the earlier order from September 23, which had … Read more
As Kamala Harris enters the final weeks of campaigning for November’s US presidential election, she has seized a narrow lead in the polls, momentarily dimming the prospects of a Donald Trump comeback. In a race too close to call, Harris’ slight advantage has ignited hope among Asia’s policymakers and businesses for a future administration in … Read more
The PDP governorship candidate in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has boasted that he would win the poll by a landslide. Mr Ighodalo, a lawyer, spoke shortly after casting his vote at Polling Unit 3, Ward 1 in PU 3, Ward 1 at Idinrio Primary School, Okagbe, Ewohimi Community on Saturday. “We expect we will win … Read more
Wolves 1-2 Newcastle (Lemina 36′ | Schar 75′, Barnes 80′) MOLINEUX — Alexander Isak took a ball to the face but it was Wolves left with a nosebleed after Newcastle fought back to extend their unbeaten start to the season. Wolves were good value for their lead, Mario Lemina putting the counter-attacking hosts ahead, but … Read more
Tamil Language Literary Aptitude Test 2024: The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu, has announced that the application process for the Tamil Language Literary Aptitude Test will commence today, September 5. Interested candidates can obtain the application form from the official website, dge.tn.gov.in, and must submit it by the deadline of September 19.The exam … Read more
The National Energy Regulator (NERSA) is in the headlines again, being urged to reject the latest Eskom tariff increase sitting on its table. As part of a three-year-old Multi Year Price Determination (MYPD), this year’s Eskom tariff increase was 12.8%. However, South Africa’s power utility wants another in the future that’s three-times bigger. But even … Read more
A flat white wisps steam into the ocean-fresh morning air as I cast an eye over the Ford Territory 1.8T Titanium. In the background, fierce weather is making itself known on Walker Bay in Hermanus. It’s usually a postcard-perfect scene for spotting whales. Today, the only sea life on offer are white horses whipped up … Read more
While the rising cost of vehicles, fuel and parts may have stymied car modifications in South Africa, there is still a vibrant ‘tuner’ culture in Mzansi. Spinners in their BMW E30s, the lowrider brigade, and even those who still dream of squeezing every last inch of performance from the car all love to tinker. Nevertheless, … Read more
Above-inflation salary increases in South Africa are a rarity, but they’re not unheard of. According to the latest available data from Stats SA and its Quarterly Employment Survey (QES), these are the careers young school leavers should look into for long-time job security. In a wonderfully insightful story by Business Tech on above-inflation salary increases … Read more
