Why Cape Town brands want trust, not influencer bullsh*t
Polished influencer content is losing some of its magic in Cape Town. Brands are paying closer attention to trust, audience quality, and whether people in the comments seem convinced.
Liz Thorne
From speculation to code: What EthCapeTown is really about
Crypto hype is easy, but building something useful is harder. ETHCapeTown focuses on workshops, mentorship, and hackathon energy, where ideas are tested, not tweeted. Cape Town builders are showing what blockchain looks like when it leaves speculation behind.
Laptop refresh this year, or not? AI PC Badge vs performance-per-rand
AI laptops are being sold as the next obvious upgrade, but the badge does not always match the value. In South Africa, the smarter buy still depends on what your workload needs, and what your budget can take.
Leila Fourie and the JSE’s next retail-investor challenge
The JSE has improved its systems, earnings and product mix under Leila Fourie. Convincing more young South Africans to invest consistently is the next test.
How to set up a ‘fuel-price spike’ monthly budget buffer
If you're crying into your fuel receipt after refuelling, you're not alone. A small buffer can stop one price jump from wrecking the rest of your month.
Why ‘cheap imports’ could get weirdly expensive in March
That suspiciously cheap overseas deal might not stay cheap for long. Taxes, exchange rates, and shipping costs can rewrite the final price before the parcel reaches your door.
Cape Town is about to throw its most colourful street party of the year
Cape Town will swap traffic for costumes and drumbeats soon when the Cape Town Carnival returns with a parade packed with floats, dancers and live music.