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Celebrating women in beauty, entertainment, and business

The theme for this year’s Women’s Month is “Celebrating 30 years of freedom towards women’s development”. Kerry Hiles is a singer and bassist who spreads joy and positivity through music. Q: Describe your experience as a woman in…

The government has spent R187bn bailing out and recapitalising state-owned entities over the past two decades. File photo. – Image: John Liebenberg

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 governing the entities‚ the presidency said in a statement. Acting…

Health minister Dr Zweli MkhizeImage: Simphiwe Nkwali/Sowetan

JUST IN | SA could move to level two this week to save economy from Covid-19 battering

The country could move to Level 2 this week if Cabinet accepts a recommendation from directors-general to open more sectors of the economy. A forum made up of directors-general of national departments (Fosad), met on Sunday where it was…

Beef stew with umhluzi and pap.Image: Craig Fraser

Eat beef stew with a cup of instant coffee if your budget is tight

Food prices have gone up‚ Stats SA data shows Shoppers are right: food has become more expensive. But there are exceptions‚ which savvy or cash-strapped consumers can capitalise on. Ahead of Thursday’s interest rate announcement by the SA…

YOUNG WOMEN IN BUSINESS: From left, Zikhona Tshokotsha, Pelokazi Mayeza and Thembisa Ngomane wash a client’s car. Picture: AMANDA NANO

Mobile car wash on the go with big future plans

A vibrant energy filled the air as Thembisa Ngomane, Zikhona Tshokotsha and Pelokazi Mayeza completed their first car wash appointment of the day on Tuesday. Ngomane, 28, decided to start the East Coast Mobile Car Wash after seeing a…

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY: East London has plenty of opportunities for investment growth if the municipality is willing to use them effectivelyPicture: MITCHELL HILL

Ways to boost BCM economy

ONE of the most important tasks for any municipality is the managing of private investment in their area. Private enterprises are a major source of cash and jobs, so encouraging investment should be a high priority. Of course, given the…

40 schools set to benefit from R8m empowerment initiative

THE Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (Wessa) recently launched their Entrepreneurial and Environmental Empowerment for South African Youth (EEESAY) project in 40 schools in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. The project,…

ECDC in export drive initiative

Bobo Dread Designs is an emerging Eastern Cape small leatherworks company established in 2009 that handmakes leather shoes, bags, belts, jackets and other accessories, using the finest leather available. The company’s designs are unique,…