Aluma Capital | Finance | Rand | US dollar
The rand should be as low as R11 to the US dollar
The South African rand is far weaker than it should be, with its fair value potentially as low as R11.30 to the US dollar.
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Ster-Kinekor shows movies for R50 per ticket
South African cinema giant Stek-Kinekor has announced its October slate of Throwback Cinema titles, including the Disney animated classic Aladdin and the psychological horror sleeper hit The Silence of the Lambs.
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ASP Fire | battery fires | Gadgets | lithium-ion batteries | lithium-iron phosphate (LiFEPO4) | Michael van Niekerk
Warning for South Africans who use power banks
ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk explains the risks posed by lithium-ion power banks.
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Department of Home Affairs (DHA) | digital ID | digital ID system | Government | Home Affairs | smart ID cards
Big questions about digital IDs in South Africa
Some South Africans are concerned that government would abuse digital IDs to track people’s activity and block them from accessing key services.
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Coastal warnings for rough seas in KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal residents, particularly those near the coast, are urged to prepare for hazardous conditions. Forecaster Mpho Rasimphi warned, “We have a level 2 warning of some damaging winds as we move towards the coast, which will make it difficult to navigate at sea.” Strong gusts intensify these dangers for fishermen, shipping operators, and coastal communities….
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‘Humble’ Kenny G spotted on FlySafair flight
Saxophonist superstar Kenny G – who is currently in the country – has won the praise of many South Africans after he was spotted boarding a FlySafair flight this week. The multi-Grammy-winning artist has wrapped up his shows in Durban and Cape Town. He performs next in Pretoria on Saturday, 4 October. The 68-year-old is…
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Rising temperatures bring fire concerns in Gauteng
Gauteng is expected to experience a steady rise in temperatures, creating conditions that may increase the risk of wildfires. According to forecaster Mpho Rasimphi, the province is not exempt from the dangers. “We are getting hotter conditions, which means that fires are possible over the country,” Rasimphi explained. The warning comes at a time when…
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Seamless crypto buying now in SA
Bybit has introduced instant EFT deposits in ZAR, making it easier than ever to buy bitcoin, ethereum, USDT and more.
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We’ve found a simpler, cheaper way to move money internationally
South Africans have long faced over-the-top bank fees when moving money abroad – Future Forex is challenging this model.
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Jail or no jail? Malema compared to ‘trigger happy’ Oscar Pistorius
Julius Malema is facing up to 15 years imprisonment after he was found guilty of the unlawful use of a firearm. Many South Africans have brought up a similar incident and verdict from another high-profile figure – Oscar Pistorius. The former Paralympian was charged with reckless endangerment after a gun in his possession discharged in…