South African investors are increasingly diversifying their investment portfolios away from this country and into global markets. This shift is driven by the desire to access a broader investment universe and to diversify away from the challenges of

We are still in the fashion week spirit following successful shows at the South African Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 collection. This season, the designers came blazing with hot collections that can be styled in versatile ways, depending on your

RED Bull said Formula One’s most sought-after designer Adrian Newey was signed up until at least the end of next year amid reports on Thursday he was seeking to leave the reigning champions. A spokesperson added that they were “unaware of him joining

In Brazil, where about 16 wild animals become roadkill every second, a computer scientist has come up with a futuristic solution to this everyday problem: using AI to alert drivers to their presence. Direct strikes on the vast South American country’

AMAZULU will continue adopting the same strong mentality going forward despite results, aided by poor refereeing decisions, not going their way. Usuthu lost back-to-back matches to Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup and Premiership in the space of a

WE’VE been having a lot of fun in our long-term Ford Ranger Wildtrak X, and our most recent excursion involved hitching up my off-road trailer and heading to the Drakensberg. We’ve completed almost 10 000 kilometres since its delivery, much of it on

The flat-bottomed boat “Miracle de Dieu” (God’s Miracle) has left Kinshasa on its long, unpredictable journey up the mighty Congo River. On board, passengers jostle for space in between the masses of goods and merchandise, playing chequers to pass t

Kloof and Highway SPCA operations manager Sarah van Heerden knows the need for funds to fight against animal cruelty and was willing to put her body up for an epic challenge to help them. “To the dog chained up his entire life, to the mother having h

BELIEVE it or not, opening children’s minds to the joy of coding need not rely on having computers, high-speed wi-fi or teachers with degrees in programming. An “unplugged” coding game developed by Nelson Mandela University (NMU) is making waves bec

“There is more to South Africa than Cape Town and the Kruger National Park and more needs to be done to promote South Africa as a destination.” These were the words of Deputy Tourism Minister Fish Mahlalela at the media launch of the Africa Travel In

EVEN without three key players, Orlando Pirates go into the game against Royal AM as favourites at the Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg tomorrow afternoon. Goalkeeper Sipho Chaine, defender Deon Hotto and midfielder Miguel Timm are all serving

THE Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has found that more than R5 billion of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme’s (NSFAS) money was possibly allocated to students who did not qualify to be funded by the institution. Inefficiency and corruption

South Africa’s Karoo region is a vast semi-arid area that stretches across four provinces. It is sparsely populated and renowned for its wide open spaces. In the heart of this landscape, near the small Northern Cape town of Carnarvon, the South Afric

At the Nona Source showroom in northern Paris, designers pick through luxurious textiles with ornate names: curly alpaca, geometrical macrame guipure, silk diamond cloque Jacquard… What makes them really exotic, however, is that they all come from “d

The matter against six accused charged with the murder of local art gallery owner Alan Gordon was adjourned to Monday to verify a claim that one of them was a juvenile. The Durban Magistrate’s Court had expected to hear bail applications, but the Sta

THIS year’s theme for the International Day for Girls in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is leadership. The day celebrated on Thursday (April 25) emphasised the critical need for strong female role models in science, technology, engine

The arrival of a baby is often a time of joy and celebration, however, thousands of women grapple with a starkly contrasting reality – postpartum depression (PPD). This condition is far from rare, affecting a significant number of new mothers each y

ONE of Durban’s landmark sporting venues, the Westridge Tennis Stadium, is this week’s old and new feature. In 1956 the Durban Lawn Tennis Association, now known as eThekwini Tennis Association (ETA), signed a 99-year lease with the City Council of

IT WOULD be grossly unfair to burden young Phepsi Buthelezi with the suggestion he will be the next Siya Kolisi, but there is evidence he could evolve into a reasonable facsimile. Kolisi is a one-man bonfire that spreads a warm glow across the countr

People mess up all the time, the only difference is how you salvage the situation. TikTok influencer and musician Jelly Babie recently came under fire after she posted a video of her insulting a cashier and calling her a “nobody”. That incident resul

As the anticipation builds for the upcoming Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2024, music enthusiasts are looking forward to the soul-stirring performances that define this celebrated event. Among the line-up of exceptional artists, one sensation

Meet the winner and finalists in the second Independent on Saturday Pet of the Month competition, 10-year-old English bulldog Rebella from Malvern, who wins a R500 voucher from Petzone. How to enter: Snap a photo of your pet showing its unique perso

As Mzansi seeks out cosy escapes in autumn and winter, in other parts of the world, it is peak travel season for culture vultures. Peak travel season in the Northern Hemisphere is from August to June, coinciding with summer. For globetrotters, thi

DO YOU “hodl” bitcoin in your portfolio? Yes, “hodl”. No, it’s not a typo. It’s an acronym that has become an accepted verb in the crypto investor’s lexicon. It stands for “hold on (for) dear life”. Hodling bitcoin is like being on a roller-coaster r

BMW has confirmed that it will pull the covers off its all-new X3 in a few weeks from now, and to whet the appetite the German carmaker has released some disguised prototype images. The new X3 is currently undergoing final tuning of all chassis contr