Weekend Argus Saturday

In the realm of art acquisition, auctions stand as a dynamic platform where enthusiasts and connoisseurs converge to bid on prized masterpieces, creating an exhilarating environment for both buyers and sellers. The allure of securing a piece of histo

INDIAN state Rajasthan’s mining department is all set to create history as it will start a gold mine auction for the first time in the Banswara district’s Bhukia-Jagpura area. The department has made all the preparations for the e-auction of these mi

Seven-year-old Marley Valentine of Mitchells Plain has caught the attention of film-makers after her a lead role in a short film titled Death Angel where she worked alongside actresses Chavonne Matthys and Angelica Jeremias. Marley impressed the team

In a dazzling world of dance, sign language, and endless imagination, a show called “Red Boots” is set to take the stage. This captivating performance will embark on a fantastical journey that explores the power of friendship, sharing, and the joy th

Michael James Organisation will be hosting the on-site liquidation auction of high-quality cut, make and sew equipment and machinery. The auction will take place at number 4 Mymoena Crescent, Athlone Industria 2, on February 26 at 10.30am. Items goin

In a small town in China, a young girl named Mei prepared for the most magical time of the year – Chinese New Year. The town was adorned with festive decorations, and the air was filled with excitement and anticipation. Many of the town’s folk who w

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in Chinese culture. It marks the beginning of the lunar new year and is a time for family reunions, cultural festiviti

It’s no longer the ’80s or the ’90s, where the beauty standards are measured by how slim your body is. It’s been a long time coming but plus-size girls finally have a seat at the table. Although some people have not entirely caught on because fatphob

Music artist Gavin Edwards may have driven Ferraris to concerts back when he was signed to Westlife’s Brian McFadden’s record label but, for him, being chosen as Prime Circle’s new frontman tops everything. At the end of January, award-winning South

We all know that February is the Month of Love because of Valentine’s Day. It is the month when people shower their significant other with gifts, pamper them and show them unconditional love. However, being single doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy the Mo

It’s the month of love and Justin Timberlake already has the hearts of music fans racing. This is as his latest release, Selfish, has gone viral on social media. The much-awaited love ballad, which expresses the American musician’s vulnerability, has

Bob Marley: One Love is bookended by two concerts, in 1976 and 1978, both intended to foster peace in a Jamaica that had long been polarised by political violence. Such a narrow time frame for this story of the reggae pioneer, who died in 1981 at th

Usher’s ex-wife Tameka Foster thought he was already married to Jennifer Goicoechea. The 45-year-old pop star tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend Jennifer on Super Bowl Sunday while they were in Las Vegas for his performance at the halftime s

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce an election date and stop delaying the matter as it was affecting plans for other parties to prepare for the polls. DA Federal chairperson Ivan Meyer said they were read

South African music legend Colin ‘Bones’ Delight, has died. Delight, 69, who served as the lead singer of The Rockets, was the last survivor of the original band. The father of two and grandfather of seven, passed away at his Johannesburg home after

The owners of Fairy Glen Game Reserve have been requested by Cape Nature to mark the tusks of their elephants and to make a formal application for a permit, during an ongoing investigation two weeks after three of their lions died after a fire. The n

The safety of swimmers at the Graaff’s pool along the Atlantic Seaboard has been raised by the City council. This week, Atlantic Seaboard resident, David Wicht made a social media appeal to have the Sea Point “pool” restored to its original state, ca

A YEAR has passed since City of Cape Town official Wendy Kloppers was shot and killed. However, the R1 million reward offered for information has still not been claimed. The 48-year-old, who the City’s Environmental Affairs Department employed, was g

As budget cuts continue to affect the building of schools in the province, Darling is set to see its first high school, which comes with a price tag of R70 million, allocated by the Western Cape Provincial Treasury. The town was earmarked by the Swar

Forensic pathology and statistics have proven that in the past four years intimate femicide murder by a firearm has decreased. While this is good news, experts say women are now commonly being killed during mass shootings and being shot multiple time

The final assessments for legal representations for alleged underworld kingpin, Nafiz Modack, are set to be completed over the next week, the Western Cape High Court has heard. This follows nearly two weeks of delays to get the much anticipated murde

A GROUP of alleged killers accused of kidnapping and murdering a SANDF soldier who worked in Military Intelligence are set to go on trial in January next year. After years of delays, the group, who are allegedly behind the horrific death of Sergeant

Hundreds of schoolgirls descended on Durban’s shores, aiming to make a big splash and cement themselves among the top aquatic schools in South Africa. The Durban Girls’ College (DGC) first-team water polo coach, Peter Lavett, praised his troops for o

SU’s Division Social Impact annually offers students the opportunity to engage in activities with the aim of encouraging active citizenship, through sharing their academic knowledge with other organisations and partners within the Stellenbosch commun

IN A BOLD move to ensure more women and young girls are at the forefront of science, the Merck Foundation marked International Day of Girls and Women in Science by announcing 780 scholarships for women doctors to empower women in science through its

Nova Pioneer West Secondary School hosted its first student body council inauguration on February 13. The high school was established a year ago and learners seized the opportunity to plant the leadership seed in its Grade 8 and 9 learners. The even

Non-profit organisation Ladles of Love is helping children in early childhood development centres (ECDCs) fall in love with books this February. The Love Books campaign aims to couple feeding with reading by raising funds to ensure that 5 185 little

In an effort to address the critical literacy crisis in South Africa, Avbob has partnered with Oxford University Press Southern Africa (Oupsa). The organisations launched the Road To Literacy campaign following the Progress in International Reading L

WHILE drama lovers can now see actress and author Euodia Samson every Sunday in her role as Cheryl in M-Net’s newest multi-generational drama, Summertide, book lovers can look forward to adding her second book, Know Thyself, to their collection. The

The largest privately-owned residential mega yacht on the planet, The World, is set to stop over in Cape Town this month, and it even has South African residents aboard. The World is expected to visit two other ports in South Africa – Mossel Bay and

Opera UCT hosts a gala season showcase at the Baxter Theatre on February 27. Witness some of Cape Town’s top tier Opera talent in a classical production set to dazzle patrons. Opera UCT is the premier opera training and performing institution on the

A SOUTH African businessman has designed the world’s fastest electric (EV) hypercar which comes with a price tag of $2 million (about R38m) and is available to purchase by invitation only. Priven Reddy, a big player in the global tech space and the o

THE PLANET is under stress, marked by chaotic weather events and depleted resources. The situation is dire, but there is hope for a better tomorrow, as long as we have the collective will to achieve it. This is the prevailing narrative driving Patri

Public spaces on the Cape Flats are being transformed into vibrant canvases of cultural expression. Organisation HoneyBush Healing Arts Platform has created an opportunity for children from the Cape Flats to express themselves by painting murals wit

Growing up in a rough township outside Johannesburg, Tshepo Mohlala was mocked for wearing skinny jeans before they were popular. More than a decade later, ridicule has turned into admiration as the 32-year-old is now a successful fashion designer ma

As that famous People Logo advert alluded to all those years ago, Volkswagen prides itself on doing more than just building cars in the town of Kariega, formerly Uitenhage. We got to find that out for ourselves on a visit to the Eastern Cape plant, w

South Africans are completely crazy about crossovers and SUVs. Understandably so because they offer increased ride height, and a more commanding driving position – which appeal to vehicle owners. However, sedans, although far less popular than they u

When the seasons change, so does your wardrobe, giving you the opportunity to take stock and maybe have a clear-out. One popular new way of doing this involves targeting your wardrobe by making digital inventories of your clothes – and then tracking

A facelifted version of the Toyota Corolla Cross has been launched in Thailand, sporting an interesting new grille and some cabin revisions. Toyota South Africa tends not to comment on future product plans, but given that the locally-built model was

THE Pagani Huayra R Evo is the latest track-only machine from the Italian supercar maker. It is an evolution of the already extreme Huayra R. The R Evo is the most powerful car ever made by Pagani. One of the key differences is the open canopy design

Load SHEDDING is negatively im- pacting the operations of the debt counselling industry as most member companies spoke with consumers telephonically, according to the National Debt Counsellors’ Association (NDCA). In an interview with Personal Financ

AN OVERWHELMING 95% of financial industry leaders are optimistic about the economic outlook over the next three years, despite macro- economic uncertainties and tensions in financial markets. This information is contained in the recently unveiled th

Typically, asset owners or stewards such as financial advisers, retirement fund board of trustees and insurance company balance sheet investment committees in need of investment solutions delegate investment function/s to a or multiple third parties.

The END OF the tax year is almost upon us. At this time many financial commentators urge people to put extra savings into their retirement annuity funds and tax-free savings accounts to take full advantage of the tax concessions on these products. Th

As the YEAR’S first quarter unfolds, workplaces across various industries brace themselves for what has become known as the “resignation season”. Between February and April, a notable surge in resignation letters hits desks, leaving employers and col

A FEW YEARS ago, a nation could focus its research, resource extraction, and manufacturing energies toward its strengths with the assurance that international supply chains would provide the balance of required goods. That world has gone, swept away

AMAZULU have raised their guard ahead of a trip to a Cape Town Spurs desperate for points on the return of DStv Premiership action. Usuthu will make the trip west of the country in their first league match, looking to return with a full bag of points

ANNABEL Sutherland’s exceptional double century propelled Australia to a historic total, concluding day two with a commanding 432-run lead in the one-off Test against the Proteas Women at the Western Australia Cricket Association in Perth yesterday.

THE Stormers will get a glimpse of their future at flyhalf and in the midfield with three rookies set to man these key positions in their United Rugby Championship (URC) clash with the Sharks. In their return coastal derby in Durban today (kick-off 5

RIGHT, so the Test tour to New Zealand is a thing of the past and as many called it, the Black Caps won their first-ever Test series against South Africa, breaking a 92-year-old record that the Proteas proudly held over them. The first Test was a tot

ORLANDO Pirates will always have a special place in Rhulani Mokwena’s heart, but he’ll always put the interests of his current home Mamelodi Sundowns first. Mokwena hails from a paternal lineage of footballing talents as his grandfather Eric Sono, fa

CHELSEA appear lambs to the slaughter ahead of a trip to Manchester City this afternoon as the English champions have hit top form with the business end of the season approaching. However, Pep Guardiola’s men could have ground to make up in the Premi

IT’S not often that you see a head coach leave a franchise rugby team to coach a side playing in a lower division in the sport. But the untapped potential at the Boland Cavaliers, coupled with the recent financial injection from their new equity owne

SOUTH Africa’s four franchises are set to return to action in the United Rugby Championship (URC) this afternoon, and the matches over the next couple of months will be vital for players looking to impress the Springbok coaches in the lead-up to the

THE reconfigured return of the DStv Premiership will power up with one of the fixtures of the season with the defending champions awaiting the visit of one of their fiercest rivals. Mamelodi Sundowns will welcome Orlando Pirates at Loftus Versfeld at

AROUND 30 000 Durbanites have bought tickets to the Sharks’ home match against the Stormers this evening and there can be no better time for the home team to turn around their unfortunate United Rugby Championship (URC) fortunes. The Sharks are stone

THE month of love is upon us and romantics around the country are looking for ideas on how to spoil their loved ones. International trips are at the top of most bucket lists, especially for those who love to travel. Travelling as a couple, family or

AFTER all the deserved plaudits going Bafana Bafana’s way following their Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) display, here is a dose of reality: they need strikers, desperately. And that is no slight on Evidence Makgopa, who ran his socks off as a targetm

Romantic love is not the only form of love that exists. Though the month of love may be commercially targeted at romantic relationships in the form of eros (romantic love), other forms of love, philia and storge, do exist and should be celebrated. P

GIVEN tourism’s immense potential to provide job creation and economic growth, the Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa (Fedhasa) has expressed deep disappointment that tourism was not mentioned in the 2024 State of the Nation Addres

WilliamDavid Travel announced that the inaugural Tech and Tourism Conference will take place from February 22 to 23 in Johannesburg. This groundbreaking event marks a significant milestone in exploring the untapped opportunities where technology and

Passengers aboard LIFT flight GE131 from Johannesburg to Cape Town were recently treated to a surprise when they were the first to glimpse award-winning author Jo Watson’s latest novel, Love at First Flight during a book launch in the sky. Collabora