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South Africa has a proud and well established forestry industry, but not every investment that claims to be linked to forestry is necessarily genuine.

Before investing your hard earned money, take the time to understand how the business works, ask questions, and watch for common

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A stokvel is more than putting money into a shared pot. It is a community savings system built on discipline, trust and clear rules.

Members agree to contribute a fixed amount regularly. Depending on the type of stokvel, the money may rotate between members,

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❤️ COMPASSION OVER COLLECTIONS

When Dr Omar Atiq closed his cancer clinic in Arkansas after nearly 30 years of serving his community, around 200 former patients still owed a combined US$650,000 in medical bills.

#Islam #Humanity #GoodNews

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🥑 ONE AVOCADO. TWO STORES. ONE BIG DEBATE.

South Africa's latest supermarket rivalry has reached the fruit aisle.

Woolworths introduced the premium Avozilla at R59.99. Now Checkers has joined the conversation with its own giant avocado for just R29.99.

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Illegal immigration remains a serious national concern, but places of worship cannot become targets for raids, intimidation or vigilantism.

MP Imraan Subrathie says mosques are not responsible for enforcing immigration laws. People attend places of worship to pray,

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🚘 Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all new third generation GLA, marking a major shift in its compact luxury SUV strategy.

The new GLA is built on Mercedes' next generation MMA platform and will be offered with both electric and hybrid powertrains, replacing the separate EQA

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Emfuleni Municipality is facing growing scrutiny after more than R7 million was reportedly spent on legal fees linked to suspended employees, while residents continue to grapple with financial strain, infrastructure failures and poor service delivery.
#SouthAfrica #LocalGovernme

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Thousands of migrants attempted to enter Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta in one of the biggest border surges in recent years. The tragedy has reignited debate over illegal migration, border security, human trafficking and Europe's asylum policies,
#WorldNews #MigrationCri

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⚫ Franco Baresi was more than an AC Milan legend. He was one of football's greatest ever defenders and a symbol of loyalty, leadership and excellence.

After spending his entire professional career with AC Milan and helping Italy lift the 1982 FIFA World Cup,

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The 2026 to 2027 Premier League season will begin with 9 of the league's 20 clubs under new management, marking one of the biggest managerial shake ups in recent years.

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South Africa's National Minimum Wage sets the legal minimum, but for many workers the reality is far more challenging.

A daily commute alone can consume between 11% and 22% of a month's income before paying for rent, groceries, electricity, airtime, school expenses

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🇿🇦 South Africa's oldest newspaper titles face an uncertain future after financial support for Independent Media was withdrawn,

#SouthAfrica #MediaNews #Journalism

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The City of Ekurhuleni has dismissed three senior officials following internal disciplinary proceedings linked to allegations of fraud, corruption and abuse of office.

#Ekurhuleni #SouthAfrica #Corruption

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Discover a place where history has been preserved for more than a century. 🇿🇦

Matjiesfontein is one of South Africa's most remarkable heritage destinations, with its beautifully preserved Victorian buildings,
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📍 BEHIND THE STORY | LET'S EAT

From humble beginnings as a small food business to a growing sports café, Nadeem Sirkhot shares the vision behind Let's Eat at the Lakewood Hotel Conference Centre in Ormonde, Johannesburg South.

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🚗 CABINET APPROVES 10 YEAR DRIVER'S LICENCES

Cabinet has approved extending the validity period of ordinary driver's licences for light motor vehicles from 5 years to 10 years.

#SouthAfrica #DriversLicence #Transport

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Labour inspections at private homes are expected to increase, making it important for household employers to keep contracts, payment records, UIF and COIDA compliance in order.

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📰 PART 3 OF 3 | WILL THIS PLAN ACTUALLY WORK?

While the proposed framework has generated global attention, many of the toughest questions remain unanswered. Israel has not publicly accepted every aspect of the proposal, Hamas has attached strict conditions to any disarmament,

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📰 PART 2 OF 3 | THE CONDITIONS BEHIND THE DEAL

Contrary to some headlines, Hamas has not agreed to unconditionally surrender its weapons. The reported proposal is based on a phased, reciprocal process where both sides are expected to fulfil specific commitments before moving

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📰 PART 1 OF 3 | HAMAS DISARMAMENT ROADMAP

United States President Donald Trump has announced what he describes as a breakthrough framework that could eventually see Hamas and other Palestinian factions disarm in Gaza. However, despite the headlines,
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