The OMODA C9 serves as the flagship SUV in the brand’s South African lineup. Offered in Inspire 2WD and Explore AWD derivatives, the C9 represents the most premium expression of the OMODA range, combining elevated specification, advanced technology, and refined design within a larger SUV package. Exterior design OMODA’s range-topping C9 SUV is revolutionising the luxury SUV segment with sophisticated premium features at an accessible price point. A standout feature of any premium vehicle …
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Clarity Sought on Tshwane’s Handling of Infrastructure Damage
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) calls on the Tshwane Metro to provide clarity on how damage to municipal infrastructure – whether caused by crime, accidents or construction work – is handled. At present, criminal charges are not always lodged with the police in all cases of intentional damage, such as cable theft. Consequently, such crimes are often not investigated and arrests are mostly made only when offenders are caught red-handed. This failure also has a direct financial impact on the …
Battery Energy Storage (BES): Comparing Sodium-Ion (Galvani) vs. Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
If I had R1.00 for every call from a Neanderthal glorifying a vehicle fire supposedly set off by a Lithium Ion Battery I would be able to buy a Tesla Cybertruck for cash… That is what one gets for being an early adopter and brand evangelist for renewable energy! But, maybe ‘brand evangelist’ is slightly incorrect as through Straton Solar I do get a small benefit for that. In response to the fire worries (way out of proportion I would say) the manufacturing market has provided a …
Complaint Lodged Against Tshwane Speaker
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) lodged a complaint with the Public Protector (PP) against the Speaker of the Tshwane Metro Council, Mncedi Ndzwanana. The step was taken in an effort to ensure accountability after he was once again accused of undermining democratic processes in the Metro. The complaint follows the urgent court application currently before the Gauteng Division of the High Court regarding the suspension of the City Manager, Johann Mettler. The Freedom Front Plus endorses the legal …
Are You Automating Work That Should Not Exist?
Durban: CAG Executive Question of the Week Before you automate another task, have you asked whether that task should exist at all? A Finance Manager spends three hours every Friday combining information from several spreadsheets. Operations sends its figures in one format. Sales uses another. Someone manually checks the totals, corrects missing information and produces a management report. Then somebody suggests AI. “Can’t we automate this?” Probably. But that may be the wrong question. If the …
How Much Do Press Release Portals Charge?
Top South African press release submission and distribution platforms include MyPR, mypressoffice, MyBizPress, MyPressPortal and Bizcommunity. These platforms help distribute corporate announcements, B2B news, and media releases to regional and national audiences. Most have free tiers so that users can ‘sample’ the effectiveness of each platforms reach. Be aware, though, that reach will differ from platform to platform and offer to offer. For example, MyPR has an extensive lists of …
Volkano Energises the Randburg Harriers Challenge
Johannesburg – Volkano took the Randburg Harriers Challenge to another level, transforming the event into a celebration of fitness, community, and fun. With over 75 Volkano Team runners joining more than 6,000 participants, it was a day filled with energy and camaraderie. Runners could choose from three distances: 5 km, 10 km, and 21.1 km, and Volkano proudly showcased its largest corporate running team yet. This speaks volumes about the brand’s dedication to encouraging active living and …
Former Chairperson (2012–2014), Education Leader, Governance Practitioner, and Community Activist Returns to Lead the Organisation’s Board
KEY POINTS Zwoitwaho Nevhutalu has been appointed Chairperson of Kagiso Trust, effective 1 July 2026. Nevhutalu has been associated with Kagiso Trust since 1986 and previously served as Chairperson from 2012 to 2014. He brings extensive experience in education, governance, community activism and democratic participation. Nevhutalu succeeds Mankone Ntsaba, who has completed a distinguished six-year term as Chairperson. Kagiso Trust has announced the appointment of Zwoitwaho Nevhutalu as …
When Should Babies Have Their First Eye Exam?
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is highlighting the importance of early eye health awareness, encouraging parents to understand when their baby’s vision should be checked and what warning signs to look out for. A baby’s eyesight develops quickly during the first year of life. As they grow, babies learn to focus, follow movement, recognise familiar faces, and use their vision to explore the world around them. Because they cannot tell parents when …
Demand for EVs Continues Its Growth Across Europe and South Africa With Chinese Brands Increasing Market Share, New Olx Data Shows
Every electric vehicle market tracked by OLX Group (“OLX”) is still growing at double- or triple-digit rates, and Chinese automotive brands are capturing a growing share of that demand, according to new data published recently. OLX, a global online classifieds leader with nearly 60 million daily listings across seven markets, has today published The Great Acceleration: East Meets Electric, which examines consumer demand for electric vehicles across five OLX automotive marketplaces: …