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New govt proposal: Pay every South African an income grant, then tax it back from the rich
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/a...-social-security-and-retirement-reform-2021-8
New govt proposal: Pay every South African an income grant, then tax it back from the rich
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/a...-social-security-and-retirement-reform-2021-8
Ah, a little more for the corrupt MP's to steal and enrich themselves.
Driver’s licence renewal mess — no choice but to extend preposterous deadline
The Department of Transport will have no choice but to extend the 31 August 2021 deadline for renewing driver’s licences again, Outa CEO Wayne Duvenage has said.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/moto...posterous-deadline.html?utm_source=newsletter
The Department of Transport will have no choice but to extend the 31 August 2021 deadline for renewing driver’s licences again, Outa CEO Wayne Duvenage has said.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/moto...posterous-deadline.html?utm_source=newsletter
Kulula returns to the skies on 1 September – and is offering discounts of up to 30%
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/kulula-discounts-flights-for-return-on-1-september-2021-8
26 Aug. 2021
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/kulula-discounts-flights-for-return-on-1-september-2021-8
26 Aug. 2021
- Kulula makes its return on 1 September and is offering discounts on all its domestic routes.
- Comair, which operates Kulula and British Airways locally, suspended all flights on 5 July due to the lockdown regulations which restricted travel in and out of Gauteng.
- Kulula’s restart promotion offers discounts of up to 30% and ends at midnight on Thursday.
- Its special prices are cheaper than flights offered by competitors, FlySafair and LIFT.
ADSL can be disconnected from 1 October
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/adsl...ted-from-1-october.html?utm_source=newsletter
Openserve has informed Internet service providers (ISPs) of the potential termination of Resell DSL and Openserve Copper Connect (OCC) services within its existing and pre-order fibre footprints.
As part of the notice, Openserve said it reserves the right to cease any or all DSL and OCC services that are within its fibre footprint from 1 October 2021.
“As a courtesy, Openserve will endeavour to inform end-users of our intention to switch their service from copper to fibre and to contact their licensed operator immediately,” it said.
ISPs who spoke to MyBroadband on condition of anonymity said Openserve seems to be targeting specific areas for its 1 October termination.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/adsl...ted-from-1-october.html?utm_source=newsletter
Openserve has informed Internet service providers (ISPs) of the potential termination of Resell DSL and Openserve Copper Connect (OCC) services within its existing and pre-order fibre footprints.
As part of the notice, Openserve said it reserves the right to cease any or all DSL and OCC services that are within its fibre footprint from 1 October 2021.
“As a courtesy, Openserve will endeavour to inform end-users of our intention to switch their service from copper to fibre and to contact their licensed operator immediately,” it said.
ISPs who spoke to MyBroadband on condition of anonymity said Openserve seems to be targeting specific areas for its 1 October termination.
Unvaccinated people may be banned from public amenities in South Africa
South Africa may limit the use of public amenities to the people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19, the country’s health minister said.
While a decision hasn’t been taken it is being discussed by the government, Joe Phaahla, the minister, said in the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/gove...ed-from-public-amenities-in-south-africa.html
South Africa may limit the use of public amenities to the people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19, the country’s health minister said.
While a decision hasn’t been taken it is being discussed by the government, Joe Phaahla, the minister, said in the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/gove...ed-from-public-amenities-in-south-africa.html
More than half of cigarettes sold in South Africa are illegal – BAT
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/tren...tes-sold-in-south-africa-are-illegal-bat.html
British American Tobacco Plc said illegal cigarettes make up more than half the South African market after a lengthy ban on the sale of tobacco products forced smokers to look elsewhere.
The illicit industry is maintaining its majority grip on the sector more than a year after the five-month prohibition was lifted, the company’s regional unit said in a presentation to South African lawmakers on Tuesday.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/tren...tes-sold-in-south-africa-are-illegal-bat.html
British American Tobacco Plc said illegal cigarettes make up more than half the South African market after a lengthy ban on the sale of tobacco products forced smokers to look elsewhere.
The illicit industry is maintaining its majority grip on the sector more than a year after the five-month prohibition was lifted, the company’s regional unit said in a presentation to South African lawmakers on Tuesday.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/lif...-what-they-say-on-the-packet-tobacco-company/
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This approach doesn’t consider the growing body of scientific evidence which shows that not all nicotine-containing products are the same and turns a blind eye to the principle of tobacco harm reduction.”
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This approach doesn’t consider the growing body of scientific evidence which shows that not all nicotine-containing products are the same and turns a blind eye to the principle of tobacco harm reduction.”
https://time.com/6094858/fda-e-cigarette-decision/
The FDA is supposed to decide by Sept. 9 whether and how e-cigarette companies—including market-leader Juul Labs—may keep selling their products in the U.S. The long-awaited decisions promise to spark controversy no matter which way they go.
The FDA is supposed to decide by Sept. 9 whether and how e-cigarette companies—including market-leader Juul Labs—may keep selling their products in the U.S. The long-awaited decisions promise to spark controversy no matter which way they go.
You can now tip petrol attendants at Engen garages with this mobile app
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/how-to-tip-a-petrol-attendant-in-south-africa-2021-9
14 Sept. 2021
The Engen 1app, launched in mid-2020, allows customers to pay for their fuel and earn loyalty points without needing cash or a card. The mobile app is linked to the customer's debit or credit card and scans a QR code – similar to SnapScan or Zapper – to process payments.
It now includes the "Tip an Attendant" function which can be used to tip petrol attendants and Quickshop cashiers at Engen garages.
The new function is made possible through a partnership with Telkom Pay, a mobile payment platform which can be accessed via WhatsApp. Money can be sent and received via a digital wallet.
Engen petrol pump attendants and Quickshop cashiers will be required to register for a Telkom Pay Wallet. Once registered, they will receive a unique QR code and number which will be attached to a lanyard worn by the employees.
Customers tip the attendants by scanning this QR code with the Engen 1app. The money is then deposited into the employees' Telkom Pay Wallet.
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/how-to-tip-a-petrol-attendant-in-south-africa-2021-9
14 Sept. 2021
- Cash is king when it comes to tipping petrol attendants in South Africa.
- But more and more South Africans are moving away from cash and towards contactless forms of payment.
- The Engen 1app now allows customers to tip petrol attendants and cashiers at Engen garages by scanning a QR code.
- The tip will be deposited into the worker's Telkom Pay Wallet.
It now includes the "Tip an Attendant" function which can be used to tip petrol attendants and Quickshop cashiers at Engen garages.
The new function is made possible through a partnership with Telkom Pay, a mobile payment platform which can be accessed via WhatsApp. Money can be sent and received via a digital wallet.
Engen petrol pump attendants and Quickshop cashiers will be required to register for a Telkom Pay Wallet. Once registered, they will receive a unique QR code and number which will be attached to a lanyard worn by the employees.
Customers tip the attendants by scanning this QR code with the Engen 1app. The money is then deposited into the employees' Telkom Pay Wallet.
Soweto residents want R200 flat rate for electricity
https://businesstech.co.za/news/energy/523328/soweto-residents-want-r200-flat-rate-for-electricity/
So do I!
https://businesstech.co.za/news/energy/523328/soweto-residents-want-r200-flat-rate-for-electricity/
So do I!
Yes please!!!
Coca-Cola South Africa recalls Appletiser due to contamination concerns
https://www.capetownetc.com/news/co...alls-appletiser-due-to-contamination-concerns
27 Sept. 2021
Coca-Cola South Africa has recently announced that they have recalled six specific batches of Appletiser from stores nationwide due to contamination concerns.
According to IOL, the sparkling apple juice was found to have a higher than normal level of patulin, which can lead to illness when consumed.
Patulin is a mycotoxin found in fruits but is most commonly found in rotting apples and apple juice. A certain amount of patulin can be consumed by humans without adverse effects, but higher levels can cause illness in humans and livestock.
In a statement released by Coca-Cola SA, six batches of the popular drink were affected. The company is currently working with authorities to “investigate and understand the cause of the problem.”
“If anyone has purchased the Appletiser product from batches: BB 07NOV21, BB 30MAY22, BB 10JUN22, BB 18MAY22, BB 19MAY22, and BB 23MAY22, please contact the call centre on 0860 112 526 and request for the collection and exchange of the product. The batch numbers can be found on the top or bottom of the pack.”
Consumers are advised to contact their healthcare professional if they feel they have any medical concerns.
https://www.capetownetc.com/news/co...alls-appletiser-due-to-contamination-concerns
27 Sept. 2021
Coca-Cola South Africa has recently announced that they have recalled six specific batches of Appletiser from stores nationwide due to contamination concerns.
According to IOL, the sparkling apple juice was found to have a higher than normal level of patulin, which can lead to illness when consumed.
Patulin is a mycotoxin found in fruits but is most commonly found in rotting apples and apple juice. A certain amount of patulin can be consumed by humans without adverse effects, but higher levels can cause illness in humans and livestock.
In a statement released by Coca-Cola SA, six batches of the popular drink were affected. The company is currently working with authorities to “investigate and understand the cause of the problem.”
“If anyone has purchased the Appletiser product from batches: BB 07NOV21, BB 30MAY22, BB 10JUN22, BB 18MAY22, BB 19MAY22, and BB 23MAY22, please contact the call centre on 0860 112 526 and request for the collection and exchange of the product. The batch numbers can be found on the top or bottom of the pack.”
Consumers are advised to contact their healthcare professional if they feel they have any medical concerns.
Marc Wachsberger, managing director of the Capital Hotels and Apartments group, has written an open letter to president Cyril Ramaphosa calling for an end to all national lockdowns in South Africa so that the tourism sector can have operating certainty.
The Capital Hotels and Apartments group own several luxury properties across the country, including hotels in Menlyn and Zimbali.
With the country exiting its third wave of Covid-19 infections and the vaccination effort gaining momentum, Wachsberger said the government needs to reopen the economy fully.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/bus...ricas-top-hotel-bosses/?utm_source=newsletter
The Capital Hotels and Apartments group own several luxury properties across the country, including hotels in Menlyn and Zimbali.
With the country exiting its third wave of Covid-19 infections and the vaccination effort gaining momentum, Wachsberger said the government needs to reopen the economy fully.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/bus...ricas-top-hotel-bosses/?utm_source=newsletter
FlySafair launches Mauritius route — how it compares to British Airways and Emirates
Jan Vermeulen28 September 2021
FlySafair’s fares on its newly-announced route between Johannesburg and Mauritius are among the cheapest currently on the market, a MyBroadband comparison shows.
Considering that it is a direct flight, rather than requiring a detour and lengthy lay-over, FlySafair’s new route to Mauritius will be quite attractive to South African holidaymakers.
FlySafair announced its first international route with a twice-weekly service between OR Tambo International Airport and Mauritius today.
It will begin operating the new route on 11 December 2021 using its existing Boeing 737–800 aircraft.
Jan Vermeulen28 September 2021
FlySafair’s fares on its newly-announced route between Johannesburg and Mauritius are among the cheapest currently on the market, a MyBroadband comparison shows.
Considering that it is a direct flight, rather than requiring a detour and lengthy lay-over, FlySafair’s new route to Mauritius will be quite attractive to South African holidaymakers.
FlySafair announced its first international route with a twice-weekly service between OR Tambo International Airport and Mauritius today.
It will begin operating the new route on 11 December 2021 using its existing Boeing 737–800 aircraft.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/fin...h-africas-jobs-crisis-is-likely-to-get-worse/
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Crypto news
Please give back our R1.3 billion – or else...
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/cryp...-3-billion-or-else.html?utm_source=newsletter
The trouble started Wednesday, when users approved an update to Compound’s platform that contained a bug. Compound Labs Inc. Chief Executive Officer Robert Leshner on Twitter said the bug caused too much COMP to go to some users. But since the platform is decentralized and requires a waiting period, neither his company nor anyone else had the ability to pause distribution of the tokens.
Leshner said the impact was limited to 280,000 COMP tokens, which on Friday were worth about $89.3 million (R1.3 billion).
After Compound users claimed the erroneous tokens, Leshner on Twitter threatened to reveal their identities to the Internal Revenue Service if they didn’t return most of them. He later apologized for the threat.
Please give back our R1.3 billion – or else...
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/cryp...-3-billion-or-else.html?utm_source=newsletter
The trouble started Wednesday, when users approved an update to Compound’s platform that contained a bug. Compound Labs Inc. Chief Executive Officer Robert Leshner on Twitter said the bug caused too much COMP to go to some users. But since the platform is decentralized and requires a waiting period, neither his company nor anyone else had the ability to pause distribution of the tokens.
Leshner said the impact was limited to 280,000 COMP tokens, which on Friday were worth about $89.3 million (R1.3 billion).
After Compound users claimed the erroneous tokens, Leshner on Twitter threatened to reveal their identities to the Internal Revenue Service if they didn’t return most of them. He later apologized for the threat.
The countries with the best Netflix libraries — and where South Africa ranks
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/broa...south-africa-ranks.html?utm_source=newsletter
Japan came out on top, with a total score of 86,961, earning it a Netflix catalogue score of 100.
The countries that followed it were then given a catalogue score relative to Japan’s.
The Czech Republic was in second place with a total of 84,885 and a score of 97.61, while South Korea placed third with 81,761 total and 94.02 score.
South Africa ranked 28th out of the analysed countries, just edging out the United States.
The country’s library had a total of 69,633 from IMDb scores, award wins, and nominations, equating to an 80.07% catalogue score.
The fact that Netflix is available in more than 190 countries illustrates that South Africa has among the world’s best libraries when it comes to quality.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/broa...south-africa-ranks.html?utm_source=newsletter
Japan came out on top, with a total score of 86,961, earning it a Netflix catalogue score of 100.
The countries that followed it were then given a catalogue score relative to Japan’s.
The Czech Republic was in second place with a total of 84,885 and a score of 97.61, while South Korea placed third with 81,761 total and 94.02 score.
South Africa ranked 28th out of the analysed countries, just edging out the United States.
The country’s library had a total of 69,633 from IMDb scores, award wins, and nominations, equating to an 80.07% catalogue score.
The fact that Netflix is available in more than 190 countries illustrates that South Africa has among the world’s best libraries when it comes to quality.
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R300 billion bailout for Eskom if power price increases not allowed
Eskom has warned it will need a R300 billion bailout and municipalities will require a once-off R100 billion injection because of energy regulator Nersa’s decision to reject the utility’s latest tariff application.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ener...reases-not-allowed.html?utm_source=newsletter
Eskom has warned it will need a R300 billion bailout and municipalities will require a once-off R100 billion injection because of energy regulator Nersa’s decision to reject the utility’s latest tariff application.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ener...reases-not-allowed.html?utm_source=newsletter
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Here’s how much money government employees earn in South Africa
https://businesstech.co.za/news/gov...s-earn-in-south-africa/?utm_source=newsletter
Here’s how much money government employees earn in South Africa
https://businesstech.co.za/news/gov...s-earn-in-south-africa/?utm_source=newsletter
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