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Bridgement secures R330 million backing from RMB and Standard Bank to expand AI-powered SME lending
5+ hour, 53+ min ago (617+ words) BUSINESS NEWS - South African fintech company Bridgement has secured R330 million in funding from RMB (Rand Merchant Bank) and Standard Bank to expand its online business lending platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The investment, backed by two of South…...
PIE Amendment Bill submission deadline extended to August
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (385+ words) NATIONAL NEWS - Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has extended the public comment period for the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill by one month, from 6 July to 6 August 2026. According to a statement issued…...
Four guitars on stage: Gauteng Guitar Quartet performs at Market Theatre
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (231+ words) ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - Classical music enthusiasts are in for a treat when the Gauteng Guitar Quartet performs for the George Music Society at the Market Community Theatre on Sunday 19 July at 15: 00. Regarded as South Africa's premier - and currently only - professional performing…...
AARTO Phase 2 begins: What businesses must do
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (547+ words) BUSINESS NEWS - Last week marked a turning point for road traffic law enforcement in South Africa." Following President Ramaphosa's proclamation, the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act officially came into force in 62 municipalities, launching the second phase of…...
Western Cape concludes voluntary repatriation operation for foreign nationals
2+ day, 38+ min ago (371+ words) NATIONAL NEWS - The Western Cape Government has successfully concluded its coordinated humanitarian operation to assist foreign nationals who voluntarily elected to return to their countries of origin." According to the provincial government, all individuals who presented at municipal facilities and…...
Wild Africa launches as Africa's first weekly wildlife television magazine series highlighting conservation stories across the continent
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (629+ words) ENVIRONMENT NEWS - Wild Africa is set to debut across Africa as the continent's first weekly wildlife television magazine series. The 13-episode production will share inspiring stories from the frontlines of wildlife conservation in an engaging magazine-style format designed to educate…...
Springboks beat England by 45-21 on Saturday 4 July
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (118+ words) A number of Bok players delivered strong performances in a quality first-up Nations Championship match. The Springboks beat England 45-21 in their first game of the inaugural Nations Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday, scoring seven tries to three." I'm a…...
Child pregnancies raise abuse alarm
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (366+ words) Journalist Marguerite van Ginkel GEORGE NEWS - The revelation that 296 girls between the ages of 10 and 14 fell pregnant in the Western Cape during the 2024/25 financial year has intensified concerns about child sexual abuse, with calls for stronger accountability and intervention from…...
George boxer Karyn Aspeling secures second UGC South Africa victory
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (452+ words) Journalist Marguerite van Ginkel GEORGE NEWS - Karyn Aspeling (36), a George-based amateur boxer, entrepreneur and content creator known on Tik Tok as Swart Oog, has secured her second consecutive victory in the women's amateur featherweight boxing division at an Ultimate Glove…...
The latest Western Cape road closure update
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (121+ words) GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - Local residents and those travelling in the Western Cape are to take note of the latest road closure update. Please obey all road closure signs and never attempt to cross flooded roads. Read more about: road…...