Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Mpumalanga launched a 12-month real-estate learnership for 200 unemployed young people and women from disadvantaged communities, selected from more than 5,000 applicants and supported by PPRA and Services SETA.

The province committed to fund the programme for three years, while engaging private agencies to absorb graduates; officials said government property could provide immediate management and sales opportunities.

Cape Town’s R8-billion energy plan will buy more power from independent solar and wind producers, targeting roughly a third of supply and cheaper tariffs over time.

Wearable devices such as smart glasses and watches can record confidential information, expose networks and capture others without consent, prompting calls for workplace policies combining rules with technical controls.

Financial adviser Brian Hirsch urged families to discuss inheritance, liabilities and wills, noting estates settle debts before beneficiaries receive assets and life insurance can protect dependants.