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Reduction in medicine registration backlogs
Last week, the Medicine Control Council (MCC) announced plans to reduce the backlogs in the registration of unregistered medicines. Since the announcement, pharmaceutical firms have warmly welcomed the council’s decision. The National As...
FNB launches own smart phone and unlimited calls package
First National Bank (FNB) has launched its own branded FNB smartphone, claiming it wants to fully integrate banking and customer mobility.
Lotto winners: catch them if you can
After desperately seeking R87.6 million and R12 million Lotto Powerball jackpot winners, it appears that Ithuba National Lottery is continuously on the hunt for their Lotto winners. So why are these mystery winners playing so hard to get? ...
Online passport and ID applications
You can now apply for your ID or passport online through Home Affairs e-channel. This process allows you to complete the process online.
Fuel price decrease expected in September
The AA have noted that fuel prices could decrease again in September.
New number plates to be issued in 2017
The Department of Transport (DoT) has announced the introduction of a new licence plate format to be implemented in 2017.
An entire year without load shedding…..Hooray
Yesterday (9 August 2016), Eskom celebrated 365 day of no loading shedding. The power utility has said that this is largely attributed to the rigorous plant maintenance programme that they have executed over the past 12 months.
Local elections: Three incorrect claims
Over the weekend, the African National Congress (ANC), the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) held election rallies but according to Africa Check, some of the claims made by all three parties are not accurate.
Petrol to decrease by 99 cents
Good news for motorists this month, fuel prices are decreasing this Wednesday (3 August).
Taxify: there’s a new kid on the block
From disputes to court cases, it appears that metered taxis are the least of Uber’s problems, as another competitor has entered the private transportation industry. Taxify, an Estonia based-taxi booking service is currently offering their...
Propety fox; the alternative way to sell your home
Are you looking for an alternative and more economical way to maximise your profits when offloading your home? Property Fox is a young tech company that went live at the beginning of this year. It claims that if you make use of its ser...
Drug ATMs launching in South Africa
Just like withdrawing money from an ATM, South Africans will soon able to obtain their medication from a self-service ATM-like machine. The Department of Health made this announcement, along with others, at the International Aids Conference, wh...