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Anthony Hamilton and Joe Thomas are headed to Johannesburg
Anthony Hamilton and Joe Thomas are headed to Johannesburg

Time Out

time15-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Time Out

Anthony Hamilton and Joe Thomas are headed to Johannesburg

South African R&B lovers are in for a treat this Women's Day. Two Grammy award-winning artists, Anthony Hamilton and Joe Thomas, are coming to South Africa. Joburgers will experience the soulful vibes of Anthony and Joe on 09 August 2025 at the iconic DP World Wanderers Stadium in Sandton, Johannesburg. The legends will be joined by South African stars, Zonke, Sjava and Vusi Nova. "This Women's Day, I'm bringing all the soul to South Africa. Honored to share the stage with my brother Joe and some of South Africa's finest — Zonke, Sjava, and Vusi Nova," Anthony wrote on Instagram. Tickets are R750 - R1950 and can be purchased at Webtickets. Last year, South Africans grooved to Joe's smooth, soulful sounds at Sun City, Cape Town, and Pretoria in April. Anthony has also been to South Africa on several occasions. He treated his fans to a memorable show in 2018 at the Sun Arena in Pretoria. Judging by the previous shows and this year's line-up, the Women's Day show promises to be epic. Prepare to be carried away as you sing along to some of the greatest R&B and soul hits. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anthony Hamilton (@anthonyhamiltonofficial) RECOMMENDED

Explosive material detected at Greyville
Explosive material detected at Greyville

The Citizen

time04-07-2025

  • Sport
  • The Citizen

Explosive material detected at Greyville

There's plenty to get punters excited at this year's Durban July. The words 'bombs', 'dynamite', and 'have a full go' are blared out by the marketers of Saturday's Durban July race meeting at Greyville. Just hype? A glance at the massive sums of money on offer for a wide variety of wagers suggests that the fanfare is pretty apt. It's not just a huge R15-million Pick 6 mega-pool that's on the menu. The Quartet on the July itself, Race 7 on the card, is predicted to amass a pool of more than R10-million. Tote agency TAB has bunged in a carryover of R1-million to get the big-race Quartet started and popularity of the first-four-finishers prediction is expected to do the rest. A R500,000 carryover to Jackpot Three on the day is set to push that pool all the way to R3-million. That bet kicks off at 5.40pm in Race 9 on the 12-race programme. Often the third Jackpot at a major meeting is something of an underfunded afterthought; not this time! Money, money, money Jackpot One, which starts in Race 1 – off at 11.45am – is likely to have a pool of R750,000. Jackpot Two, starting in Race 5 on the card, will have R2-million for division among the winning tickets. The first leg of Bipot One is Race 2 at 12.25pm. The likely pool there is R750,000. Race 3 at 1.05pm is the first leg of the meeting's Place Accumulator, which is expected to garner a pool of R2.5-million. Race 4 at 1.40pm is the first leg of the R15-million Pick6. Race 7 is, of course, the Grade 1, 2200m Durban July, which carries a purse of R5-million for the successful horses' owners – and the aforementioned R10-million for winning Quartet punters. The July is a designated World Pool race of the Hong Kong Jockey Club – which means there is a common, comingled tote on certain bet types for punters around the world. This results in gigantic pools and very stable approximate dividends in the race preamble. 'Expect an Exacta pool of around R5-million, Win and Place pools exceeding R10-million each, and Swinger and Quinella pools of more than R10-million,' says operator Race Coast.

How your education level affects where you live
How your education level affects where you live

TimesLIVE

time01-07-2025

  • Business
  • TimesLIVE

How your education level affects where you live

There are nearly 12-million households earning less than R13,000 a month with just less than 2.5-million properties available if households stick to the guideline that they spend no more than a third of their income on housing. This is equal to one property for 4.8 households in this income band, showing how low-income households in South Africa face an acute shortage of formal housing stock, said Hayley Ivins-Downes, managing executive of real estate at analytics company Lightstone Property. The ratio improved to 3.3 households for every one formal property if the salary threshold moved to R26,000 a month. For higher income groups, this ratio was closer to 1.2 to 1. Most of South Africa's households earn less than R26,000 per month, which means affordability remains a major obstacle to most households having a property to call their own, Ivins-Downes said. This pushed many into backyard rentals, informal structures or traditional dwellings that weren't formally registered — and often these options were further away from work than is ideal. 'In many towns, lower income working people struggle most to find accommodation.' For homes valued at less than R300,000 — 80% of which were subsidised — only 1% had been bought or sold in the past five years compared with 4% in the R300,000 to R500,000 price band, 6% in the R500,000 to R750,000 price band and 13% in the R750,000 to R2m price band. 'The data told us that not only was there a significant shortage of affordable housing, but there were proportionately fewer transactions among lower income earners, limiting mobility, equity growth and broader economic participation,' Ivins-Downes said. The more education people have, the more likely they will be able to buy houses in higher price bands, the data also shows. 'A household with two working people who did not have matric would probably be able to afford a house valued at R250,000 — but this jumped to R380,000 where the two have a matric and to R1.8m when they have degrees,' she said. Mapping these affordability scenarios to suburbs showed how the difference in education — and consequently earning potential — affected housing choice. In Johannesburg, couples without matric found affordable stock in areas such as Hillbrow, Johannesburg Central and Orange Farm, while couples with degrees would be buying in suburbs such as Morningside, North Riding and Weltevreden Park. She said the insights underscored the need for integrated housing, education and economic policies to address the barriers facing lower income households.

Winter dining treats to chase away the chill
Winter dining treats to chase away the chill

TimesLIVE

time01-07-2025

  • Business
  • TimesLIVE

Winter dining treats to chase away the chill

'Due to overwhelming support, we've relaunched our Prix Fixe menus for winter to provide a flavour-packed experience highlighting dishes across our key flavour profiles (sour/salty/bitter/umami/sweet). The Prix Fixe experience can be enjoyed as 'Lite' (six dishes shared between two) or 'Loaded' (eight dishes shared). The two menus begin by introducing more subtle, light flavours before moving through to richer, more robust dishes and ending on a sweet note,' said Du Toit. The Pot Luck Club Johannesburg Prix Fixe menus take the guesswork out of ordering and lets you invite the chef to serve their recommendation. Trust the chef. Details: For the Prix Fixe Lite sharing menu, you pay R495 per person for the food and R450 per person for wine pairing. The Prix Fixe Loaded sharing menu is R795 per person for the food and R750 per person for wine pairing. Until September 30. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Saturday nights.

Your guide to buying property: tips for first-time buyers
Your guide to buying property: tips for first-time buyers

IOL News

time25-06-2025

  • Business
  • IOL News

Your guide to buying property: tips for first-time buyers

Discover the challenges and opportunities for first-time homebuyers in the Western Cape. With insights from industry experts, learn about affordable areas, creative strategies, and the growing appeal of the region for both local and international buyers. Image: Todd Goodman The Western Cape continues to be one of South Africa's most desirable regions for property investment, luring interest from both local and international buyers. Yet for many first-time homebuyers—especially those eyeing Cape Town—the dream of homeownership can feel increasingly out of reach. According to ooba Home Loans' latest oobarometer, the average purchase price in the Western Cape during Q1 2025 stood at a staggering R2.33 million, significantly above the national average of R1.66 million. Nevertheless, activity among entry-level buyers has not waned—proof that creative solutions and alternative strategies are helping many take that important first step onto the property ladder. 'We're seeing many young professionals and investors gravitating towards the Western Cape for its lifestyle, infrastructure, and perceived safety, but affordability in the metro remains a challenge, especially for those trying to enter the market for the first time,' explains Grant Smee, CEO of Only Realty Property Group. Despite the province's high price point, Lightstone data shows that 40% of housing stock in the Western Cape is priced under R750,000. However, most of these properties are concentrated in smaller towns and rural areas. 'Investment properties are also in high demand, with the Western Cape recording a year-on-year increase of 0.5% to reach 12.9% in the first quarter [ooba Home Loans]. There is a growing trend of first-time homebuyers purchasing in the Boland and Overberg regions in smaller, outlying towns,' says Smee. 'These areas offer a more balanced lifestyle and slightly more accessible pricing, while still benefiting from the broader Western Cape infrastructure.' Within Cape Town, many new buyers are opting for micro-apartments and sectional title units in high-density, mixed-use developments. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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'According to Lightstone data, the province leads in luxury price bands, with international homebuyers accounting for over 40% of purchases above R10 million, around 25% in the R5 to R10 million range and approximately 15% in the R3 to R5 million bracket,' says Smee. 'Compared to global cities, the Western Cape offers strong value. For instance, the average price of a home in one of the region's upmarket suburbs sells for around R10 million. To purchase an apartment in London, with considerably less living space, homebuyers will pay upwards of R12 million.' This sentiment is echoed internationally. The Australian Property Investor recently reported that South Africans pay around R17,000 per square metre for a median-priced home, compared to R113,000 in Australia. While Cape Town remains a prime property hotspot, buyers are expanding their search. 'The Western Cape's so-called 'Zoom' towns – so-called for their remote working appeal – include Pringle Bay, Betty's Bay, Kleinmond, Malmesbury, Hermanus, and Gansbaai,' says Smee. 'These areas provide easier entry points for buyers and remain within comfortable reach of Cape Town.' Beyond the Western Cape, other provinces offer compelling options. 'Mpumalanga, for instance, is currently leading the pack when it comes to home loan applications from first-time buyers [ooba Home Loans]. Nelspruit, in particular, is booming with new estate developments that offer a secure, lock-up-and-go lifestyle, community atmosphere, and budget-friendly pricing.' Gauteng continues to draw buyers seeking well-established infrastructure. 'Popular nodes like Waterfall, Bryanston, and Hyde Park are drawing interest from buyers seeking well-established infrastructure and upscale living,' Smee adds. KwaZulu-Natal's North Coast has emerged as an investment beacon. 'Over the past decade, this region has experienced massive growth, with estate developments, excellent schools, security, and community-driven living making it an increasingly worthwhile investment.' The Eastern Cape is also gaining ground, with towns like Jeffreys Bay and Kenton-on-Sea growing in popularity among short-term rental investors. 'These regions combine access to economic centres with a strong lifestyle appeal, without the Cape Town price tag,' Smee explains. 'For buyers willing to expand their horizons beyond the Western Cape, there are standout opportunities, many in secure estates or fast-growing nodes. And with many of these areas doubling as holiday destinations, they open the door to 'rentvestment' opportunities, whether for short-term letting or longer-term leasing.' Smee advises that while buying in the Western Cape might require more strategy and patience, the long-term rewards make it worthwhile. 'For homebuyers determined to get a foothold in the Western Cape property market, there are many options available. This investment is well worth it too as the average growth of property in the province is around 7.4%.' Top tips include: Enter into a joint home loan : Co-buying with a friend, partner or sibling can boost affordability and borrowing power. Save smart and plan long-term : Set clear savings goals and budget realistically for transfer and attorney fees. Start on the outskirts : Neighbourhoods just outside key metro areas often offer more accessible prices and are poised for growth. Buy a fixer-upper : Properties in need of a bit of work can often be negotiated at lower prices and renovated over time. Buy-to-let as a stepping stone : Purchase an investment property in a growing node while renting where you live. 'The Western Cape is a great place to invest, but it could require a bit more creativity and long-term thinking for first-time homebuyers to make it work. Alternatively, if the Western Cape doesn't meet your criteria, regions like the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga have potential. It's not about compromising your goals, but rather being strategic,' says Smee. PERSONAL FINANCE

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