Nicholas Pawson

5 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Nick Pawson |Nicholas Pawson

This year, the City of Cape Town has received 18 500 flu vaccine doses, which are now being distributed to public health facilities. The jabs are available at City clinics at no cost, but are limited and reserved for high-risk groups. “Getting vaccinated is a responsible choice that not only protects you, but also helps safeguard your loved ones and the broader community,” said Mayco Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham. Who qualifies for a free flu vaccine?

6 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Nick Pawson |Nicholas Pawson

Gender-based pricing or “pink tax” has been quietly costing women more for basic goods and services. From razors to deodorants, women routinely pay more for everyday items that are marketed specifically to them. This phenomenon, often referred to as the “pink tax,” highlights the premium placed on products and services aimed at women—despite these products or services being similar or identical to those marketed towards men.

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Nick Pawson |Eliot Mahlase |Freddie Hiney |Garrin Lambley |Nicholas Pawson

Global business process outsourcing (BPO) giant, Teleperformance (TP), is opening a call centre in Cape Town that is expected to create 3 500 new jobs. Daniel Julien, founder and CEO of TP, visited the city this week to mark the opening of the company’s newest site. This further cemented Cape Town’s status as a premier hub for offshore customer service operations. TP already employs 6 000 people in South Africa, with 5 500 based in Cape Town alone.

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Nick Pawson |Nicholas Pawson

South Africa’s avocado industry is undergoing a notable transformation. Traditionally dominated by the subtropical north-east, avocado cultivation is increasingly taking root in cooler southern regions like the Helderberg Basin and Riebeeck Kasteel — while George in the Garden Route is emerging as the standout growth area. Last May The South African reported on how avocados have become increasingly popular among fruit farmers in the Western and Southern Cape.

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Nick Pawson |Ernest Makhaya |Adamu Andrew Michael |Craig Lewis |Nicholas Pawson

Johannesburg’s dark streets continue to frustrate residents, and are adding to the metro’s growing list of infrastructure challenges. According to City Power, the city’s electricity utility, a mix of operational, logistical, and criminal factors are to blame. Here’s a closer look at the main culprits:City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena told the Rosebank Killarney Gazette that theft and vandalism remain the biggest challenges.