Students gambling their future; Cele’s allegations; and the secret lives of firefighters

The Weekend Wrap

Students risk their NSFAS funds on online betting. Bheki Cele’s allegations. And a look inside the secret lives of firefighters — all in the Weekend Wrap.

Students wager NSFAS allowances and their futures at online betting sites

A number of tertiary education students are deep into online gambling and use their NSFAS allowance to fund their online betting accounts, which leads to financial and emotional distress.

By Siyabonga Goni

Cele’s allegations — the murder and the Mchunu project for ANC presidency

Organised crime accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala allegedly told former police minister Bheki Cele that he was approached to fund a project involving sidelined Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who hoped to be the ANC’s president or deputy president. The figure who set up the Matlala-Cele meeting was subsequently murdered.

By Caryn Dolley

The secret lives of firefighters – feats of midwifery, first aid and trauma management

Cape Town fire stations often act as primary emergency care points. At the Ottery Fire Station, crew members have learnt to be prepared for anything – heart problems, traumatic injuries, even childbirth.

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

The Weekend Wrap

Students risk their NSFAS funds on online betting. Bheki Cele’s allegations. And a look inside the secret lives of firefighters — all in the Weekend Wrap.

Students wager NSFAS allowances and their futures at online betting sites

A number of tertiary education students are deep into online gambling and use their NSFAS allowance to fund their online betting accounts, which leads to financial and emotional distress.

By Siyabonga Goni

Cele’s allegations — the murder and the Mchunu project for ANC presidency

Organised crime accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala allegedly told former police minister Bheki Cele that he was approached to fund a project involving sidelined Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who hoped to be the ANC’s president or deputy president. The figure who set up the Matlala-Cele meeting was subsequently murdered.

By Caryn Dolley

The secret lives of firefighters – feats of midwifery, first aid and trauma management

Cape Town fire stations often act as primary emergency care points. At the Ottery Fire Station, crew members have learnt to be prepared for anything – heart problems, traumatic injuries, even childbirth.

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Inside the short-term rental boom reshaping Cape Town

In Politically Aweh’s latest episode, hosts KG and Zoë unpack how the Mother City became the capital of short-term rentals and long-term struggles. It’s the story of a city where tourists sip matcha on Kloof Street while the locals who built it are being priced out of their own postcodes.

By Politically Aweh

Regeneration might be the new bottom line for SA farms

Regenerative agriculture promises healthier soil, a healthier balance sheet and a new definition of value from farm to fork.

By Kara le Roux

Inside Dis-Chem’s prescription for better rewards

After 23 years, Dis-Chem has retired its benefits card and launched Better Rewards. This is a loyalty reboot promising instant discounts, healthcare integration and a billion rands back in consumers’ pockets. CEO Rui Morais told Daily Maverick how it all came together.

By Kara le Roux

Boks to show tactical hand in two New Zealand ‘finals’ in Auckland and Wellington

Coach Rassie Erasmus has marked the end-of-year tour matches against Six Nations champions France and northern rivals Ireland as season-defining, but the next two Tests in Aotearoa may well shape this great team’s legacy.

By Jon Cardinelli

Feisty Nelson Mandela Bay tannies take on truckers to save ‘Smartie Bridge’

Using nothing but iron will and some harsh language, a group of women in Nelson Mandela Bay are trying to stop hundreds of truck drivers who are destroying a historic bridge.

By Estelle Ellis

Best small town to live in South Africa — nominate yours

Nominate your best small town to live in South Africa: Tell us what makes your town maverick. Share a story about interesting people who live there or have lived there in the past, fun town events or fascinating aspects of its history, innovative businesses, amazing landmarks, beautiful natural wonders.

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KZN chess starlet Shreeya Mahadeo dreams of representing her country on the global stage

South African chess prodigy Shreeya Mahadeo has made remarkable strides. Now she has a chance to represent her country internationally.

By Yanga Sibembe

Why we all need glimmers — as a mental health practice and a matter of urgency

Glimmers are more than a gimmick – they are a way to navigate the daily grind, and to find slices of joy in the mundane.

By Bridget McNulty

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Like many of the best things in life, a good Christmas cake needs time to mature

Christmas, in October? Of course not. But October is the month when Christmas cakes are traditionally made, and last weekend my daughter and I did just that.

By Tony Jackman

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