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Meat Prices Soar to 8-Year High as Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak Bites Despite Lower Inflation
Beef and pork prices are climbing sharply, with the Foot-and-Mouth outbreak driving meat inflation to multi-year highs. Picture Credit: Shutterstock By Aisha Zardad South Africa – South Africa’s headline inflation may have eased slightly in January, but consumers are facing renewed pressure at the checkout as beef and pork prices climbed to multi-year highs in…
SANDF 2027 Military Skills Programme: Apply In Person or By Post Before 27 March
Step into Service: Applications for the SANDF 2027 Military Skills Programme are now open — submit your forms in person or by post before 27 March! Picture Credit: Defenceweb By Aisha Zardad South Africa – Applications Now Open for SANDF 2027 Military Skills Development Programme. Young South Africans interested in joining must submit their forms…
No More Long Lines: Smart ID Applications to Take Just Minutes
Citizens will soon be able to apply for smart ID cards in as little as three minutes, thanks to Home Affairs’ new digital systems and partnerships with local banks. Picture Credit: Timeless News Achives By Aisha Zardad South Africa – Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber says 2025 saw smart ID and passport processing times cut…
Scam Alert: Gauteng Health Warns Public Against Fake Paid First Responder Courses
The Gauteng Department of Health has warned residents not to pay for First Responder Training, stressing that the programme offered through Lebone College of Emergency Care is completely free. Authorities are urging the public to report anyone unlawfully charging fees while using the department’s name. Picture Credit: 4county By Aisha Zardad South Africa – The…