Massmart looks to cut 1,800 jobs at Game stores

KARL GERNETZKY Walmart-owned retailer Massmart says up to 1,800 jobs may be cut at its Game stores in SA as its begins formal consultations with...

GO People – Bernie Nel

We chat with Bernie Nel about her thriving cake business, Bernie Boo Bakes. What  products/services  do you offer?    I make novelty cakes, cupcakes and flavored biscuits. When...

‘Trackers SA’: Deon Meyer on controversial casting, working solo & creativity

The highly anticipated TV series Trackers SA hit M-Net screens on Sunday. The six-parter, based on a crime-thriller by author Deon Meyer, explores organised crime,...

Mural beautifies city, boosts artists,Artwork focuses on history, future of automotive...

The BMW mural art project concluded on September 30, and the 12m-long wall outside the dealership in Berea has been transformed into a burst...

Nedbank expects SA economy to shrink 7% in 2020

KARL GERNETZKY Banking group Nedbank said on Friday it expects SA’s economy to contract 7% in 2020, with the group saying it expects profits to...

MIWA hosts successful women’s month workshop

To empower women with knowledge relating to light motor vehicle maintenance, the Motor Industry Workshop Association East London branch hosted a workshop on August...

Where did Eskom’s R1 trillion go?

Eskom wants consumers to cough up more for electricity‚ but a lobby group has raised questions about how the power utility has spent hundreds...

Makers of load-shedding app expect one million users by end of...

At first it was just an idea between two friends who wanted an app to help simplify the load-shedding schedule. Today more than 500‚000...

Bryan Habana launches app that can build athletes’ digital profiles financially

Former Springbok wing Bryan Habana says his newly-launched application called MatchKit.co will help athletes realise their digital footprints without infringing on the work of...

Land expropriation threatens stability‚ says Institute of Race Relations

The way the question of land expropriation without compensation was being handled threatened the country’s stability‚ the South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR)...

In new game ‘Ms Monopoly,’ women make more money than men

In the latest update of the classic board game Monopoly unveiled on Tuesday, the trademark real estate tycoon has been replaced by his socially-minded...

Iconic SA magazines to fold as Caxton pulls the plug

By ERNEST MABUZA Caxton and CTP Publishers & Printers on Tuesday said it had decided, in principle, to close its magazine division. This affects at...

Pot O’Curry celebrates fourth year in business

Pot O’Curry epitomises an ideal home-grown takeaway business in that it brings a mix of flavoursome food blended with a good dollop or two...

Trade rubbish for cash with PackaChing

@PackaChing has launched two new recycling buy-back centres in East London to help keep your city clean. They accept plastic, glass, cans and paper...

Covid-19 Ters payouts still on hold while five million IDs are...

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has extended the processing of new claims for Covid-19 temporary employee/employer relief scheme (Ters) benefits — but grant payments...

Looking back (2)

  East London, or, as it was known as ‘Port of East London’  sprung and grew as a result of the important harbour at the...

AB de Villiers hits sixes on Instagram

Batsman AB de Villiers is hitting models, reality stars, actors, socialites and bloggers for a six on Instagram where his follower score is the...

Guard against companies wanting to clean your credit report

Prescribed periods apply for negative listings Consumers have been urged to remain cautious of offers to clear credit reports, especially if you have “adverse information...

Strong family dynamics to thank for Firstpro’s success

It’s impressive, in all ways, to see strong family dynamics at work and championing a most successful family business which has long served the...

Rand on track for worst level since late November

The rand weakened to within a hair’s breadth of the symbolic R14/$‚ putting it on track for its worst quarterly performance since 2011. The rand...

Fine balancing act

DYNAMIC, multi-talented businesswoman, mom, athlete and community activist, Bonnie Currin, believes success is gained by finding a balance in all spheres of life. The GO!...

RDS boasts decades of quality service

The GO! & Express was born in the late ‘90s when the GO! merged with the Kei Express. Over the last two-and-a-half decades, it’s seen...

Tito Mboweni: government to borrow R118bn from international institution

Finance minister Tito Mboweni has revealed that government intends to borrow US$7bn (R118bn) from international finance institutions, warning strongly that it is money which...

Clash action lawsuit looming for Tiger Brands over listeriosis outbreak

October looks set to be a roller coaster month for Tiger Brands. As the food giant prepares to reopen its polony factories‚ seven months after...

Absa employee guilty on 359 fraud counts

An Absa employee was found guilty on 359 charges of fraud after he transferred money from a client’s account to his brother’s. Moses Moroe was...

Promoting health benefits of CBD

While many people still view ‘dagga’ with some level of suspicion, more and more are starting to discover the various health benefits that cannabis-based...

IMF loans won’t take our sovereignty, says Tito Mboweni

  The government will not agree to any conditions compromising the national sovereignty of the country in its loans discussion of lending institutions such as...

Gupta proxies fight back with a barrage of lawsuits

Business rescue practitioners appointed to oversee eight Gupta firms are drowning in a flood of court applications brought by the directors of the businesses....

Over four decades of bookish bliss

The Oxford Book Shop and Book Exchange first opened its doors in 1975 at 169 Oxford Street and has consistently been providing East London...

EL Port to get new Harbour Master

East London Port will be welcoming a new Harbour Master on July 1 following a series of inter-port transfers by Transnet National Ports Authority...

WATCH | Could water purification tablets help Joburg taxis fight off...

https://youtu.be/jVPqNTVvyno Cadena SA, a non-profit organisation, has introduced a safe and cost-effective way to sanitise taxis. The group’s innovative use of water purification tablets could stem...

Ntate Richard Maponya, the grandfather of black business in SA, dies...

Entrepreneur and property developer Ntate Richard Maponya died in the early hours of Monday morning. He celebrated his 99th birthday on December 24. His death came...

Barack Obama’s basketball jersey sells for R1.8m

A basketball jersey once owned by former US president Barack Obama sold Monday for $120,000 (about R1.8m), according to the Dallas auction house that...

Wine and spirits maker Distell branches out into cannabis products

EMMA RUMNEY SA wine, cider and spirits company Distell will soon be able to offer cannabidiol-infused drinks after taking a 20% stake in cannabis wellness...

Embattled rand slides dangerously close to R14/$

The rand was almost 2% weaker against the dollar on Tuesday morning‚ as the trade spat between the US and China escalated‚ casting a...

Not to be missed: Classic Cars, Custom Bikes & Collectables ...

Are you a vintage car, motorbike, and collectibles enthusiast? Then do not miss out on Liquidity Services’ latest vehicles, motorbikes, and collectibles online auction....

Greyhound blames its demise on Covid-19, travel bans and closed borders

WENDY KNOWLER Just five days ago, coach service Greyhound was punting its Valentine’s Day journeys on its website. But by Wednesday, the company announced that...

Fire at Exclusive Foods Vincent (Video)

A fire broke out at Exclusive Foods, Vincent, around midnight last night when an adjacent substation shorted and subsequently ignited. Firefighters were quick to respond...

Restoring SA’s economy tops agenda of SOE council chaired by Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa chaired a virtual inaugural meeting of the Presidential State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Council on Thursday in a bid to strengthen the framework...

Shamrock Pies expands with new warehouse in Cape Town

East London’s much-loved Shamrock Pies celebrated their 50th birthday this year with the launch of a Cape Town warehouse. A homegrown brand, Shamrock, is well...

Wits drops KPMG as their internal auditor

By Times LIVE The University of Witwatersrand (Wits) has become the latest client to drop KPMG as their auditor. Wits said in a statement on Wednesday the...

Nearly half of SA’s travellers prefer visa-free destinations: Study

At least 49% of South African travellers prefer overseas destinations with no visa requirements because of the financial burdens and time constraints that come...

Help for business owners to boost global trade skills

Businesses in KuGompo City looking to expand into international markets now have an opportunity to sharpen their skills through specialised training offered by the...

50 days in lockdown then 30 days out could be SA’s...

An 18-month cycle of 50 days of strict lockdown followed by 30 days of easing could peg SA's Covid-19 fatalities to just over 9,000...

Eskom restructure will take another two years: David Mabuza

The government only envisages completing the process of restructuring or unbundling Eskom into three separate entities in 2022. This is according to Deputy President David...

Schools ‘94% ready’, Motshekga tells unions ahead of schools reopening

Basic education minister scheduled to address the nation at 4pm on Sunday Basic education minister Angie Motshekga told teachers' unions and the three major governing...

McKinsey warns of ‘jobs bloodbath’ across Africa due to coronavirus

By NTANDO THUKWANA The national lockdowns imposed on various African countries could wipe out about a third of jobs across the continent, a report by...

Five decades of shopping

Local flagship mall Vincent Park shopping centre turned 50 on October 1. Vincent Park opened in October 1972 and has a rich legacy that is...

Eskom implements load-shedding from midday today

Power utility Eskom says it will implement Stage 2 load-shedding from 12 noon today through to Sunday night. This is due to loss of generation...

Adopt a room at Canaan Care Centre

Come on board with GO! & Express as part of your 67 minutes Nelson Mandela International Day or Mandela Day as it has come to...