# Standard Bank is leading the charge in affordable housing, with women now accounting for 55-percent of its new mortgage customers. Head of Home Loans, Toni Anderson, says this shift highlights women’s growing influence in property ownership. In 2024 alone, loans to women totaled 2.67-billion-rand. Anderson says the bank offers up to 108-percent financing and […]
# Die minister van Maatskaplike Ontwikkeling, Sisisi Tolashe, lei die herdenking van Internasionale Gesinsdag as deel van Kinderbeskermingsmaand in Kaapstad. Die geleentheid sal die rol van die gesin as voorste linie van beskerming vir kinders beklemtoon. Tolashe sal ook die Hersiene Witskrif oor Gesinne en die Families Matter-program bekend stel. Die departement se woordvoerder, Lumka […]
# Social Development minister Sisisi Tolashe will mark the International Day for Families as part of Child Protection Month in Cape Town. The event will highlight the family’s role as a frontline protector of children. Tolashe will launch the Revised White Paper on Families and the Families Matter Programme. Spokesperson Lumka Oliphant emphasises sustainable development […]
# Vandag is Wêreld-toegangsbewusmakingsdag, wat daarop fokus om bewusmaking rondom digitale toegang te verhoog vir die meer as een-miljard mense wêreldwyd wat met gestremdhede leef. Die uitvoerende hoof van LiveABLE Universal Access consultancy in Kaapstad, Tarryn Tomlinson, neem leiding om digitale ruimtes meer inklusief te maak vir mense met visuele, gehoor- en ander gestremdhede. Tomlinson […]
# Today marks Global Access Awareness Day, which focuses on raising awareness about digital access for over a billion people worldwide living with disabilities. CEO of LiveABLE Universal Access consultancy in Cape Town, Tarryn Tomlinson, is leading the charge to make digital spaces more inclusive for people with visual, hearing, and other impairments. Tomlinson urges […]
# ‘n Alumna van die Universiteit van die Vrystaat, Lisa Msiza, gaan Suid-Afrika in Oktober verteenwoordig op die Mej en Mn Dowe Heelal-kompetisie in Georgia, Amerika, verteenwoordig. Sy is verlede jaar as Mej Dowe Suid-Afrika gekroon. Msiza het in 2023 ‘n BA-graad in Taalkundige en Suid-Afrikaanse Gebaretaal aan die universiteit verwerf. Sy sê dis betekenisvol […]
# Motorsport: Die beroemde Formule Een-uitsaaier en gewese renjaer, Martin Brundle, het die Orde van die Britse Ryk ontvang. Die 65-jarige Brundle wat vereer is vir sy diens aan motorwedrenne en sportuitsendings, het die toekenning by Windsor-kasteel van prins William ontvang. Die Britse veteraan van 158 Grand Prix-wedrenne was deel van Sky Sports se F1-uitsendings […]
# University of the Free State alumna, Lisa Msiza, is set to represent South Africa at the Miss + Mister Deaf Universe pageant in Georgia, USA, in October. She was crowned Miss Deaf South Africa last year. During her time at UFS, she pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics and South African Sign […]
# Motorsport: Renowned Formula One commentator and former driver, Martin Brundle, has become the latest OBE recipient. The 65-year-old was honoured for his services to motor racing and sports broadcasting, with Prince William presenting him with the award at Windsor Castle. The British veteran of 158 Grand Prix races has been part of Sky Sports […]
