Gasant Abarder

Aug 21, 2024 | uwc.ac.za | Gasant Abarder

Nogqili Nondumo was just two modules away from graduating at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) with a BComm degree when she was forced to drop out. Her mom had fallen ill, and the family found itself in financial difficulty. That was many years ago. Today, she is the proud owner of a successful mobile cellphone repair service and offers clients social media management as well, after being unemployed for a long time.

Feb 14, 2024 | iol.co.za | Rita Cool |Gasant Abarder

As consumers’ disposable income decreases, families face the unenviable task of cutting down on spending, and in the process, they might forget to look at the longer term and building wealth. Picture: FreepikPublished 3m ago | Published 3m agoBy Rita CoolSouth Africans are facing one of the toughest economic environments in modern history.

Feb 13, 2024 | iol.co.za | Robin-Lee Francke |Gasant Abarder |Vernon Pillay

The recall of several peanut butter brands in South Africa has led to many consumers asking what brands are safe to consume. Picture via the Black Cat website. Published 51s ago | Published 51s agoThe recall of several peanut butter brands in South Africa has led to many consumers asking what brands are safe to consume. Picture via the Black Cat website. The recall of several peanut butter brands in South Africa has led to many consumers asking what brands are safe to consume.

Feb 13, 2024 | iol.co.za | Faheem Khota |Gasant Abarder

| Published 4m agoOn Sunday Gasant Abarder was part of thousands of spectators who went to watch the Palestine national side play an exhibition match at the Athlone Stadium. The quality of play wasn’t great but it didn’t matter because the event had nothing and everything to do with football. Two hours a week – and sometimes a sneaky two hours on a weeknight – I escape into my private universe of football. It takes me away from work, bills and adulting in general.

Jan 15, 2024 | iol.co.za | Gasant Abarder

Palestinian supporters gathered at the Western Cape High Court to meet with legal representatives involved with South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Picture: Armand Hough / Independent NewspapersPublished 2m ago | Published 2m agoIt’s hard to think of the hard-won gains and our incredible transition from pariah state to democracy when we’re bombarded with daily struggles as South Africans.