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South Africa's name in the hat for the 2027 Women's World Cup host (Independent Online)

If South Africa is awarded host status, it will join an elite band of countries to host both Men's and Women's World Cups. Countries like France, Sweden, ...

This will ensure that the players are adequately compensated for their contribution and work, with the balance being retained by member associations for reinvestment in their footballing activities. He said the long-term aim was for equal pay at the men’s and women’s World Cup events. The 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup will be the event's 10th edition. "The FIFA review a few years ago said South Africa delivered the 'Best World Cup ever in 2010' and that will place us in good standing. Presently the prize money is still way behind that of the men’s World Cup. He felt that 70% of the required infrastructure are already in place after the 2010 World Cup.

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Tax tips for wealthy South Africans emigrating to the US (BusinessTech)

George Ganey, a founding partner at Ganey Law Group, said that the most common residency via investment route is the EB-5 Immigrant Investment Program visa. The ...

This is on top of the lifestyle that they want for their family. The EB-5 requires investment in an enterprise that creates jobs for US citizens. Although many South Africans are eager to leave the country, some are unaware that their tax obligations in South Africa do not disappear when they leave the nation’s borders. Both visas can eventually lead to permanent residence status. Exiting South Africa is a crucial step for gaining entry to the US, particularly from a tax perspective. There are three areas of concern that high net-worth individuals looking to emigrate to the United States must consider to ensure that their wealth is secure.

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Artificial intelligence institute set up in South Africa (Mail and Guardian)

This week, Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Mondli Gungubele, in partnership with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the University ...

Lelapa AI focuses on natural language processing, which allows the user to engage with services in their home language. [Mondli Gungubele](https://mg.co.za/tag/mondli-gungubele/), in partnership with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the University of Johannesburg, launched the Artificial Intelligence Institute of South Africa (AIISA). The future Lelapa AI envisions “is one in which AI helps people to solve contemporary challenges”, said chief executive Pelonomi Moiloa.

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Cars you can buy in South Africa for R1 million (BusinessTech)

Alongside the prestige factor, luxury cars are also known for their quality and performance. Luxury car brands are synonymous with high-quality materials, ...

- Fuel type: Petrol - Fuel type: Diesel - Fuel type: Petrol-electric Hybrid And this should apply to the whole vehicle expense, including: So, if you earn R20,000 monthly, your total vehicle expenses should not exceed R5,000. - Fuel costs

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OPINION | Chrispin Phiri: South Africa is a jewel. Let's find a way to ... (News24)

The question that should perhaps be the most focal point of our nation at any given point is how we overcome our prevailing dichotomies, writes Chrispin ...

Disclaimer: News24 encourages freedom of speech and the expression of diverse views. This comes down to protecting our communities, organisations and companies from the worst excesses of those who have no qualms about enriching themselves at the expense of society. Yes, the vote is a critical component of democracy, but democracy is not limited to the ballot box. The instability of the continent and the region has brought with it wave upon wave of migrants to Mzansi, Africa - all in pursuit of a better life for all. At the heart of democracy is the ability to self-govern. You are welcome to also send a profile picture. South Africa does not want for talent, and I believe nor are we found wanting when it comes to solutions to our problems. This is what makes South Africa. This is not a rhetorical statement. Pretty Yende, from the small town of Piet Retief (officially eMkhondo), has shattered stereotypes about opera music singers, and black people all around the world see themselves in her. Indeed, our nation has its fair share of problems, but we are not alone. Resurgent acts of racism remind us how many of apartheid's beneficiaries yearn for the past.

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