Here’s how to protect your SASSA Postbank account as the agency falls behind in the millions to switch cards in time …
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Kaizer Chiefs reward striker with a new CONTRACT!
Kaizer Chiefs have rewarded their striker with a new contract which sees him extends his stay in Naturna to atleast 2027.
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WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain, excessive lightning to hit SA
Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Tuesday, 11 March 2025.
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Hot and Cold Numbers: Daily Lotto Predictions for Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Below are the current Hot and Cold Numbers based on the most recent 20 Daily Lotto draws, which you can consider for today’s predictions. Analyzing Hot and Cold Numbers is a common lottery strategy. Players often choose Hot Numbers, which appear frequently, or Cold Numbers, expecting the less frequent ones to show up soon. Hot […]
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Skeem Saam: 11 March 2025
Get ready for the latest scoop from Skeem Saam! Explore today’s episode teasers, catch up on the latest episodes, and stay ahead with what’s coming next. Skeem Saam teasers for today’s episode Skeem Saam episode 182 season 13 airs today, Tuesday, 11 March 2025. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store: Mapitsi devices a […]
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Body of police officer who died in Haiti arrives in Kenya
The body of a police officer who was shot dead in Haiti has arrived in the country after it was airlifted from the gang-infested Caribbean country. The body of the late Samuel Kaetuai was received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli who transferred it to Chiromo Mortuary […]
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NACADA raises alarm over drug abuse in bed and breakfast accommodations
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has expressed concern over bed-and-breakfast accommodations being turned into drug dens. In an official statement dated Tuesday, March 6, 2025, the authority noted a worrying trend where some short-term rentals particularly bed and breakfast accommodations are being used for drug-fueled parties, illicit alcohol […]
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Much-loved clothing store launches closing down sale ahead of shutting its doors for good
A MUCH-loved clothing store has launched a huge closing down sale ahead of shutting its doors for good.
Infinity & Co Boutique, a beloved independent clothing and jewellery store in Harrogate, is preparing to close its doors to shoppers.
As a result, shoppers have the chance to snap up some fantastic bargains.
The store has launched a massive closing down sale, with all jewellery now priced at just £10 – a deal the retailer is actively promoting on social media.
Commenting on the closure, the store’s owner shared a heartfelt message on Facebook, saying: “I want to express my sincere gratitude for your wonderful support over the years.
“I’ve met so many amazing people, shared laughter and tears, and even received plenty of menopause advice!
“Most importantly, I’ve made friendships that will last a lifetime. It’s been a blast.
“I hope to see you over the next few weeks before I close the doors for the final time.”
Responding to the post on Facebook, one shopper said: “That’s a shame. I was literally just thinking of popping in.”
Another said: “Gutted to hear this!”
A third shopper said: “So sad to read this , as our yearly trip to Harrogate always includes a visit this shop.”
Why are retailers closing shops?
EMPTY shops have become an eyesore on many British high streets and are often symbolic of a town centre’s decline.
The Sun’s business editor Ashley Armstrong explains why so many retailers are shutting their doors.
In many cases, retailers are shutting stores because they are no longer the money-makers they once were because of the rise of online shopping.
Falling store sales and rising staff costs have made it even more expensive for shops to stay open.
The British Retail Consortium has predicted that the Treasury’s hike to employer NICs from April 2025, will cost the retail sector £2.3billion.
At the same time, the minimum wage will rise to £12.21 an hour from April, and the minimum wage for people aged 18-20 will rise to £10 an hour, an increase of £1.40.
In some cases, retailers are shutting a store and reopening a new shop at the other end of a high street to reflect how a town has changed.
The problem is that when a big shop closes, footfall falls across the local high street, which puts more shops at risk of closing.
Retail parks are increasingly popular with shoppers, who want to be able to get easy, free parking at a time when local councils have hiked parking charges in towns.
Many retailers including Next and Marks & Spencer have been shutting stores on the high street and taking bigger stores in better-performing retail parks instead.
In some cases, stores have been shut when a retailer goes bust, as in the case of Carpetright, Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, Paperchase, Ted Baker, The Body Shop, Topshop and Wilko to name a few.
What’s increasingly common is when a chain goes bust a rival retailer or private equity firm snaps up the intellectual property rights so they can own the brand and sell it online.
They may go on to open a handful of stores if there is customer demand, but there are rarely ever as many stores or in the same places.
The Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has warned that around 17,350 retail sites are expected to shut down this year.
Other shops leaving the high street
Beales, one of Britain’s oldest department stores, has launched a closing down sale before it shuts its last remaining shop after more than 140 years.
The company will shut its branch in Poole’s Dolphin Centre on May 31.
The sale includes fashion, furniture, gifts and cosmetics, being sold for up to 70% off.
Beales chief executive Tony Brown blamed the “devastating impact” of the rise in national insurance contributions and the higher minimum wage for the store closure.
Meanwhile, high street fashion chain New Look has begun to close stores as it scales back its UK footprint.
It is understood to be shutting nearly 100 stores – equivalent to around a quarter of its 364 shops.
Stores in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, St Austell, Cornwall and Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf have launched closing down sales.
Reports suggest that the company has been forced to accelerate the pace of store closures due to tax changes in the Autumn Budget.
Meanwhile, Huttons in London will shut its store in the Putney Exchange due to excessive energy costs.
The gift shop became a local icon after it opened in the 1990s.
Soccer Aid 2025: Date, start time, TV channel, live stream as huge charity match returns with Tyson Fury in the dugout
SOCCER AID is returning for another HUGE charity match at Old Trafford in June 2025.
Soccer Aid is an annual charity match in which celebrities and former pros alike come together to raise money for UNICEF.
Robbie Williams founded the match way back in 2006.
Since the inception of the match almost 20 years ago, Soccer Aid has raised over £100 million for charity.
The annual game is usually held during the summer, with this year being no different, as the match is due to come live on Sunday, June 15.
The game will be hosted at Old Trafford.
Making his Soccer Aid debut, Tyson Fury will manage team England, while Wayne Rooney is coming out of retirement to play under the Gypsy King.
They will be joined by famous names such as Joe Hart, Angry Ginge, Louis Tomlinson and Gary Neville.
How to watch Soccer Aid 2025 and is there a live stream?
- Soccer Aid will be shown on ITV, which channel is yet to be confirmed.
- The game will also stream on ITVX.
- Action will be live on Sunday, June 15.
How to get tickets for Soccer Aid 2025?
Ticket information for Soccer Aid will be announced in the coming months.
Who is playing in Soccer Aid 2025?
A whole host of names have been confirmed, whilst more will be announced in the coming months.
Making their Soccer Aid debuts are:
- Tyson Fury
- Angry Ginge
- Joe Hart
- Nadia Nadim
- Steph Houghton
- Toni Duggan
- Leonardo Bonucci
Celebrities returning for the clash at Old Trafford:
- Louis Tomlinson
- Vicky McClure
- Sam Quek
- Paddy McGuinness
- Diamond
- Tom Grennan
- Sam Thompson
- Alex Brooker
- Steven Bartlett
- Sir Mo Farah
Ex-pro players returning for the clash:
- Wayne Rooney
- Gary Neville
- Paul Scholes
- Kaylyn Kyle
- Jermain Defoe
- Jill Scott
- David James
- Harry Redknapp
Hosts:
- Alex Scott
- Dermot O’Leary
Match commentators:
- Sam Matterface
- Iain Stirling
Officials:
- Rebecca Welch
- Natalie Aspinall
- Emily Carney
- Jane Simms
Chinese firm to lead Nairobi River ecological restoration project in Kenya
Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for protecting and restoring the Nairobi River Basin, a project to be implemented by Energy China. Senior government officials, executives from Energy China, and environmental advocates also attended the event, which seeks to restore the ecological health of the Nairobi River as it winds […]
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