Adventure and relaxation: Escape into the fynbos at Grootbos Nature Reserve
Adventure and relaxation: Escape into the fynbos at Grootbos Nature Reserve Grootbos Private Nature Reserve stands as proof that environmental stewardship and world-class hospitality can coexist beautifully. For travellers seeking an extraordinary blend of wilderness and refinement, this Western Cape five-star deluxe sanctuary delivers an unforgettable experience. Nestled along the dramatic coastline near Gansbaai, […]
5 South African hidden gems worth adding to your travel bucket list
5 South African hidden gems worth adding to your travel bucket list Discover tucked-away destinations offering beauty, culture, and adventure without overcrowded tourist trails or expensive price tags. South Africa is known for its world-famous attractions like Table Mountain and Kruger National Park, but beyond the big names lie destinations just as breathtaking, and often […]
Sun City, the resort that refused to fade away
Sun City, the resort that refused to fade away Gigantic elephant statues on Bridge of Time in famous resort Lost City in Sun City, South Africa.[/caption] Sun City continues to be a major international tourist attraction in its own right, while still pulling in the locals. The past is a curious thing. Depending on your […]
How to plan before you swipe on Black Friday
How to plan before you swipe on Black Friday Black Friday frenzy is here. You hear about it in the radio and you are swamped by online advertising. How are you going to keep your wits about you when you hit the shops at the mall or online? All those discounts look so tempting – […]
Black Friday alert: beware of AI, deepfakes and smart scams tricking you
Black Friday alert: beware of AI, deepfakes and smart scams tricking you Black Friday is around the corner and many consumer already decided that they are going to spend and spend as if there is no tomorrow. Some of them saved for their Black Friday shopping, some have not and will be sorry later. But […]
Black Friday: These are the big spenders by 17:00
Black Friday: These are the big spenders by 17:00 Only consumers who did their homework beforehand and checked prices to see if Black Friday prices are really discounts, benefitted today. Despite consumers in all income bands in South Africa suffering from financial stress because their expenses often exceed their incomes, consumers were still queueing to […]
‘A minimum of 40% would work for me’ – What Black Friday needs to get its groove back
A minimum of 40% would work for me’ – What Black Friday needs to get its groove back “I can barely remember the last time I bought goods on black Friday; I think it was appliances in 2018.” Recently questions have been raised about whether Black Friday offers amazing specials or if it is just […]
Black Friday’s big spenders so far: R340 000 on one transaction
Black Friday’s big spenders so far: R340 000 on one transaction Although SA consumers are battling financially, it seems that some of them still have big bucks to spend on Black Friday. South Africanconsumers are already spending big on Black Friday, with some consumers already spen ding eye-watering amounts on everything from groceries to food, […]
Black Friday spending: Bank’s top purchase made at Cartier for R780k
Black Friday spending: Bank’s top purchase made at Cartier for R780k There were 20 million card transactions processed by FNB with a maximum of 690 transactions per second. South Africans have complained about the cost of living and having to take drastic measures to stretch their salaries for the entire months, but this year’s Black […]
Black Friday spending: 23 million clients at one bank spent R25.45 billion
Black Friday spending: 23 million clients at one bank spent R25.45 billion Millions of consumers made the tills sing on Black Friday as they swarmed to physical and online stores to spend their money. Although South Africans have very little money to spare as they battle the cost-of-living crisis and high debt levels, 23 million […]