The Economist’s famous “Big Mac Index” uses these price variations to assess currency valuations. SA Rand 53% undervalued against UD$ Source: Visual Capitalist What We’re Showing The price of a McDonald’s Big Mac in different countries around the world in U.S. dollars, using data from The Economist. Calculating the Big Mac Index The Big Mac index, […]
By Yolanda Wessels Lawton Roberts, an artist from Hermanus, crafts the most extraordinary items such as breathtakingly beautiful mirror frames and wall clocks from shells, be they mussels or abalone. Being a creative child, he has explored several projects but has found his niche with the designs of frames and clocks. He had art as
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OneSight Essilor Luxottica Foundation South Africa Country Manager, Lameez Eksteen (Right) joined by the team for the official ribbon cutting to commemorate the opening of Ngwato Kgoogo’s (Left) optical shop Good vision is a basic human right, yet, uncorrected poor vision still affects approximately 2.7 billion people globally despite existing solutions having the potential to
Springbok, Northern Cape In recognition of the vital role healthcare workers play, Mandela Day celebrations included a wellness day to honour those who contribute so much to the community’s well-being. Kangnas Wind Farm hosted this special event to honour the Springbok community’s local heroes, demonstrating the importance of healthcare workers who tirelessly dedicate themselves to
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African Voices Playmakers airs on CNN International Saturday 27th July 2024 at 0830 SAST In the latest episode of African Voices Playmakers, CNN’s Larry Madowo meets two South African Olympians hoping to achieve glory in Paris. First, South Africa’s most decorated Olympian, swimmer Chad Le Clos, who hopes to defy the odds to achieve his
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In the vibrant streets of Alexandria, Egypt, a young boy discovered his passion for music. At just 13 years old, he began his journey as a guest DJ, spinning tracks at local clubs, schools, and university events. This early exposure to diverse audiences ignited a lifelong love for blending deep underground house, tech music, and
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With Mandela Day approaching, the plight of the less fortunate is once again in the spotlight and orphaned children truly deserve the nation’s support and attention. In South Africa, 3,500 children are abandoned each year and only one in three finds the strength to survive. This is according to Arlene Zlotnick, Fundraising Manager at Impilo
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The Arts & Culture Trust Nyoloha Scholarship Programme invites costume and fashion designers for gala performance finals event collaboration. The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is thrilled to announce an open call strictly for Gauteng-based costume designers to collaborate on an exciting project that is part of the 2024 ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme. The selected
To stimulate the SME sector – rightfully referred to as the backbone of the South African economy – the Youth Employment Service (YES) is running a campaign that will allow eligible small businesses to join the YES programme at no cost. SMEs contribute 40% towards the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), but according to the
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Massmart applauds CSI partners for embracing Mandela Day spirit all year round As South Africans from all walks of life commemorate Mandela Day through volunteering in their communities and gestures of goodwill, retail group Massmart would like to acknowledge the dedication of the organisations who make it their mission to make a difference in the
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