Sean Baker’s Gritty Tale of a Brooklyn Sex Worker’s Whirlwind Romance with a Russian Oligarch’s Son Claims Five Academy Awards, Including Best Picture, Signaling a Triumph for Independent Filmmaking on March 2, 2025. Los Angeles, USA – March 3, 2025 – In a night that turned the spotlight on independent cinema, Anora, a raw and …
Mar 03
Bitcoin Price Soars Past $95,000 as U.S. Crypto Reserve Gains Traction
Trump Administration’s Push for a Strategic Cryptocurrency Stockpile, Including Bitcoin, Triggers a 12% Surge in 24 Hours, Boosting Market Optimism and Institutional Investment. New York, USA – March 3, 2025 – Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, shattered the $95,000 mark on Sunday, climbing 12% in just 24 hours to hit $95,623 by late evening, according …
Mar 03
VAT Increase South Africa Electricity: Consumers Brace for Double-Digit Price Shock
Proposed 2% VAT Hike to 17% Coupled with Eskom’s 12.7% Tariff Rise Threatens Households and Businesses with Soaring Costs as Government Seeks Revenue Amid Fiscal Strain. Johannesburg, South Africa – March 3, 2025 – South African consumers are staring down the barrel of a financial double whammy as the government mulls a contentious 2% increase …
Mar 03
GEPF Faces Scrutiny as Government Eyes Pension Holiday to Plug Budget Gap
Cosatu’s Proposal to Withhold Employer Contributions from the Government Employees Pension Fund for a Year Sparks Debate Over Fiscal Relief, Worker Protections, and Long-Term Fund Stability in South Africa Johannesburg, South Africa – March 3, 2025 – South Africa’s largest pension fund, the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), is at the center of a heated …
Mar 03
Vaal Dam Levels Surge to Near Capacity Amid Heavy Rainfall
Recent Downpours Push South Africa’s Critical Water Reservoir to 91.2% Full by March 3, 2025, Prompting Close Monitoring and Controlled Releases to Prevent Downstream Flooding Johannesburg, South Africa – March 3, 2025 – The Vaal Dam, a linchpin of South Africa’s Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS), is nearing its brim following weeks of relentless rainfall …
Mar 03
Volkswagen Unveils VW Tera: A Bold New Subcompact SUV for Brazil
German Automaker’s Latest Offering Blends Rugged Design, Advanced Features, and Proven Polo Platform to Target South America’s Competitive Entry-Level SUV Market São Paulo, Brazil – March 3, 2025 – Volkswagen has officially pulled the wraps off its much-anticipated subcompact SUV, the VW Tera, in a grand unveiling event in Brazil, signaling the German automaker’s renewed …
Mar 03
XRP Price Surges Amid Trump’s Crypto Reserve Announcement
President Trump’s Plan to Include XRP in a U.S. Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve Sparks a 35% Rally in 24 Hours, Reigniting Optimism in the Digital Asset Market In a dramatic turn of events for the cryptocurrency market, XRP, the token associated with Ripple Labs, has surged by an impressive 35% within a mere 24-hour period as …
Mar 03
Sekhukhune United Secures Hard-Fought Nedbank Cup Victory Over Resilient Milford
A tense clash at Princess Magogo Stadium sees Sekhukhune United advance to the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals, overcoming a determined Milford FC side in a match marked by dramatic goals and unwavering spirit. KwaMashu, South Africa – Sekhukhune United have progressed to the next round of the Nedbank Cup, but they were made to work for …
Mar 03
VAT Hike South Africa Faces New Twist as ANC Eyes EFF Support
After Postponing the 2025 Budget Speech Over Coalition Discord, the ANC Proposes a Scaled-Back 0.75% VAT Increase, Threatening to Sideline the DA and Partner with the EFF, Raising Stakes for Economic Policy and Unity Government Stability on March 3, 2025 Pretoria, South Africa – March 3, 2025, 6:27 PM CAT South Africa’s fiscal future hangs …
Mar 03
Rachel Kolisi Steps Down as CEO of Kolisi Foundation Amid New Chapter
After Leading the Charitable Organization She Co-Founded with Estranged Husband Siya Kolisi Since 2019, Rachel Exits Her Role Following Their Divorce, Sparking Speculation and Support as She Graces Women’s Health SA Cover on March 3, 2025 Cape Town, South Africa – March 3, 2025, 6:24 PM CAT Rachel Kolisi, the fitness influencer and philanthropist once …