Cape Town, June 2009: South Africa’s leading online payment gateway, MWEB Business’s SafeShop, has this week been further enhanced to accept MiMoney as a payment option. MiMoney, powered by Standard Bank, is an alternative payment method for users wanting to purchase goods online, but who either don’t have a credit card, or who are reluctant to use them for online purchases. Users can buy MiMoney vouchers either over the counter or at self service terminals at selected retailers and banks (via EFT), or ... Read More

Rollout of free balance card readers encourages South Africans to manage their spending Cape Town, June 2009: One of the youngest players in the South African banking industry – is rapidly establishing itself as a serious alternative to the “traditional four”, with its innovative simplified offering built on the premise of affordability and accessibility delivered with personal service. The bank today has more than 365 branches in areas as geographically diverse as Springbok, Umtata and Centurion. Core to this growth and its entrenchment among ... Read More

Cape Town, June 2009: If you are considering a career in banking, but are perhaps wary because you think you might spend your days adding up numbers or counting coins, think again. Banking has changed a lot in recent years, and these days, bankers spend more time talking to people than they do counting the cash. Carl Fischer, Executive: Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Capitec Bank, says that offering a unique client experience, underpinned by a high level of personal service, is important for ... Read More

Cape Town, May 2009: To ensure fashionistas stay in shape during the cold winter months, Fitflop has launched the Gogh clog. The second addition to the Fitflop winter collection, the Gogh features water repellent DuPont treated suede and a non-skid rubber outsole. Available in black and brown at select stores nationwide, at a recommended retail price of R945, the Gogh is a definite must-have for all Fitflop fanatics. The Gogh incorporates the same multi-density microwobbleboardTM midsole, biomechanically designed by Dr David Cook, to give ... Read More

Cape Town, May 2009: May 2009 sees the launch of the first ever winter range from international functional fashion brand, Fitflop. The Billow range will be available at selected stores nationwide at a recommended retail price of R1199. As the mornings get darker and the temperature drops, finding the motivation to get out from under the covers to do the usual 5:00am gym session becomes much harder. The launch of the Billow Fitflop will ensure you stay fit throughout the cold months, to avoid ... Read More

Joburg February 2009: Plascon’s prestigious architecture and design competition enters its tenth year of championing local design with a challenge to create a space inspired by nature’s cycle of renewal and regeneration. Winners will be selected by some of South Africa’s most influential design experts in three categories including public buildings, residential and commercial spaces. The annually run awards provides the best of South Africa’s architecture and design students with an opportunity to have their work seen by industry leaders and acts ... Read More

Food24 readers choose SA’s hottest waiters, funkiest lav, A-list hotspot and craziest curry Cape Town, April 03, 2009: In an unconventional twist on traditional food awards, Food24 invited readers to nominate and vote for the nation’s most idiosyncratic eateries in the first-of-its-kind Quirky Restaurant Awards. Judged on their sexy looks, celeb-magnetism, crazy curries or trendiest toilet, 60 restaurants from Jo’burg, the Mother City and Durbs were judged between January 26 and February 26, 2009. “Forget Michelin stars! Quirkies are all about reader recommendations ... Read More

Joburg, April 2009: Silverstar Casino has once again demonstrated their commitment to the local environment with an further donation of R15,000 to the Black Eagle Project Roodekrans.   The donation kicks of the casino’s new promotion, the Winning Spirit. Running from the 22nd April to the 8th July 2009, the promotion has a unique twist that truly celebrates success. With R1 million up for grabs, any Strike It Rich member playing on any table or slot machine can be selected randomly between 6pm and ... Read More

Cape Town, March 2009: Fashion meets function with the Electra range from Fitflop. The sequenced top, for added bling, ensures you always look stylish - even while you work out. Available nationwide in a range of colours to suit every outfit, the Fitflop Electra is a definite must-have. With more and more of Hollywood’s hottest buying in to this flip-flop with the gym built in, the appeal of being able to get a workout while keeping up with your busy schedule is creating ... Read More

Cape Town, April 2009: Olli Organic, South Africa’s only locally produced organic baby food brand, offers parents a three step range of convenient ready-to-eat meals for babies. Made with real fruit and vegetables, with no added sugar, allergens, salt and modified starch, Olli Organic is tasty, highly nutritious and healthy - and is also certified both halaal and kosher. Organic simply means that the food has been grown or produced without chemical aid, making certified organic food chemically free of pesticides. Organic food ... Read More