Bree Street Sundays and bringing back the art of just hanging out
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Cape Town travel budgets as the rand weakens and fuel costs rise
A weaker rand and higher fuel prices are putting pressure on weekend plans, but a better budget can change the outcome. Don't let petrol increases and exchange rate swings throw your plans off track. Tag the friend who says “we’ll figure it out on the road”.
How to save on Uber in Cape Town without deleting the app
Most Uber overspend in Cape Town comes from small habits, not big trips. Fix a few of them, and your monthly total could look very different.
Citigroup trims crypto targets as Cape Town traders navigate global risk
Wall Street adjusted its crypto outlook, and Cape Town traders are part of that ripple, whether they track policy or not.
How to decode a SARB rate day without economist brain-rot
SARB rate day can look like a circus of jargon, panic, and fake certainty. Here’s how to spot what changed, what didn't, and why your wallet might care.
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.
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.
Before you flip the market in CT, read this
Thinking of starting a business in Cape Town? Before you flip the market, run the numbers. A simple calculation could save you thousands and possibly your sanity.
MetaTrader 5 on mobile: Alerts, position sizing, and margin warnings
MetaTrader 5 on mobile can work amazingly when your risk rules are tighter than your screen size. Alerts, position sizing, and margin checks are the trio that prevents small mistakes from becoming (unnecessarily) expensive.