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Debunked: SANRAL has no plans to change SA's speed limits

9 hours ago | iol.co.za | Jason Woosey

1minIf you’re concerned that your next trip to Durban will be at a snail’s pace, breathe a sigh of relief because the speed limits on South Africa’s roads are not being reduced. Image: Doctor NgcoboIf you’ve heard the news about proposed speed limit reductions on South African roads, it's time to set the record straight. Here’s what you need to know.
From grief to gratitude: how 'Nonnas' serves up love and healing through grandmother's recipes

19 hours ago | iol.co.za | Bernelee Vollmer

FILM REVIEW 2minVince Vaughn offers a sensitive performance in 'Nonnas’, a touching narrative exploring grief and healing, centered around the grounding influence of grandmothers and food. Image: X/ @MoselloATCI don’t know about you, but seeing Vince Vaughn on screen is always a treat. From "Wedding Crashers" to "Dodgeball", the man's unmatched comedic timing makes him a walking punchline with heart. So it was surprising (in a good way) to see him in something a little more grounded and heartfelt.
Laughter unleashed: Cape Town's comedy scene takes centre stage this weekend

20 hours ago | iol.co.za | Bernelee Vollmer

Entertainment Whats On Cape TownCOMEDY 1minSouth African comedian Barry Hilton. Image: XComedy legend Barry Hilton brings his clean, feel-good humour to Café Roux. With decades of laughs behind him, Hilton remains a regular on local stages. The show offers fans a chance to catch his familiar style in an intimate setting without the extras. Where: Noordhoek Farm Village. When: Sunday, May 18, at 4pm.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport gets update, more features, but no price hike

22 hours ago | iol.co.za | Jason Woosey

1minThe Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has been given another facelift, and enhanced value proposition. Image: SuppliedWhile the world waits for a new-generation Mitsubishi Pajero Sport based on the latest Triton, the current generation SUV is soldiering on with a mild facelift and enhanced value proposition. Now on sale in South Africa, the updated Pajero Sport features a number of exterior as well as interior enhancements and added features.
Kesha's heartbreak couture: turning engagement rings into a fashion statement

23 hours ago | iol.co.za | Bernelee Vollmer

Lifestyle Style Beauty FashionCELEB GOSSIP 2minKesha revealed that her top was made of engagement rings from her exes. Image: X/@KeshaRoseWho needs closure when you can turn failed engagements into fashion? Pop star Kesha has emerged from the shadows wrapped in something shinier than your average comeback: a chainmail-style top made entirely from engagement rings. Yes, actual rings from the ghosts of boyfriends past.
Fake news: Sanral not lowering speed limits on SA roads, because it can’t

23 hours ago | iol.co.za | Jason Woosey

2minSouth Africa has no plans to lower speed limits, at present. Image: NewspressIf you’re concerned that your next trip to Durban will be at a snail’s pace, breathe a sigh of relief because the speed limits on South Africa’s roads are not being reduced. A statement that circulated on social media recently, claimed that the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) was planning to reduce the speed limits on most of the country’s roads.
Government plan aims to boost South Africa's tourism employment to 2. 5 million by 2029

23 hours ago | iol.co.za | Mthobisi Nozulela

1minThe tourism sector could see a major boost in jobs, with a new governmentImage: Ayanda Ndamane/Independent MediaThe tourism sector could see a major boost in jobs, with a new government plan aiming to raise employment from 1.8 million to 2.5 million by 2029, according to Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille.
Inkosi Albert Luthuli's death: A forensic pathologist critiques the post-mortem findings

23 hours ago | iol.co.za | Bongani Hans

Bongani Hans|Published 3 minutes ago 4minInkosi Albert Luthuli's death on July 21, 1967, remains a mystery. Image: Independent Media Archives DESPITE being an internationally acclaimed statesman, Inkosi Albert Luthuli was treated like a commoner in his death, with his post-mortem being conducted hurriedly by a doctor who was inexperienced in conducting a forensic examination and who produced a substandard death report.
eThekwini ratepayer associations warn against 'superficial' 50 percent debt relief measure

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Zainul Dawood

2minThe Bluff Ratepayers and Residents Association said that the eThekwini municipality’s proposed 50% debt write-off is a welcome gesture, but it risks being more of a tick-box exercise than a real solution. Image: FileThe Bluff Ratepayers and Residents Association said that the eThekwini municipality’s proposed 50% debt write-off is a welcome gesture, but it risks being more of a tick-box exercise than a real solution.
How education levels shape job prospects for South African youth

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Mthobisi Nozulela

1minAs youth unemployment in South Africa surges to 46.1%, the Federation of Unions of South Africa warns of a deepening jobs crisis that demands a coordinated national employment strategy.young South Africans continue to bear the brunt of unemployment, Image: FileAs young South Africans continue to bear the brunt of unemployment, data shows that education plays a crucial role in determining future job prospects in the country.