Recent content by BonesJones

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    Top private school in South Africa’s richest square-mile with 4.27 distinctions per matric

    That's actually a fair point. A school's performance can reflect the students' backgrounds more than the quality of teaching itself.
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    South African rand goes from zero to hero

    A strong rand is nice, but I wonder how it'll affect exporters in the short term. The balance between currency strength and trade competitiveness can get tricky pretty fast
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    Google Ads targeting advice

    Yeah, the fix was working with MB Adv, who rebuilt my geo-targeting and layered in better exclusions. Since then, I only pay for clicks that make sense for my market. Honestly, it saved me a lot of wasted budget and frustration.
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    Google Ads targeting advice

    I ran into this a while ago and it nearly tanked my campaign.
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    40-year-old South African retail giant set for major gains

    Interesting call. Anyone know how Mr Price is stacking up against Shoprite or Pepkor in terms of growth right now?
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    Are you pro-AI?

    Being pro-AI doesn't mean ignoring the problems, but if you look at the direction tech is moving, it's pretty clear AI is here to stay. The shift reminds me of when cloud computing first started - people were skeptical, then it became impossible to avoid. Same story here. For me it's about...
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    The hidden cost of discrimination at work in Africa

    It’s interesting how many companies focus on recruitment but forget retention. If people don’t feel respected and included, they’ll leave no matter how high the salary is.
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    Sixpence CEO expects Sars to go after crypto investors who haven't declared their gains

    SARS has been ramping up on this for a while. They already treat crypto as an asset for tax purposes, so if you make gains, they expect you to declare. Letters and audits are just the next logical step
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    How Amazon South Africa sellers can affordably enter foreign markets

    Entering foreign markets from South Africa feels like standing on the edge of a vast ocean, wondering where to even begin. HonestFBA’s free 3-day masterclass demystifies that leap by sharing real-world case studies of ZA sellers who’ve successfully navigated VAT, shipping, and customs. You’ll...
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    Original Deeds required for property transfer?

    Yes, you can still sell. The Deeds Office record is the one that legally counts in South Africa. The original copy you got at the time of transfer isn’t necessary to proceed with the sale. The conveyancer will work directly with the official record from the Deeds Office
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    The drink taking over South African coffee shops

    Matcha’s fine but let’s be real, it’s just a phase. Same thing happened with turmeric lattes. In 2 years we’ll be back to cortados and flat whites with a sprinkle of nostalgia
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    Big electricity price changes on the cards for South Africa

    Feels like every time elections pop up, Eskom suddenly finds new ideas, new plans, and new lies. “Overhaul pricing” probably just means charging you more in new and exciting ways.
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    Warning to South Africans buying a car online

    At this point the real scam is thinking you can still do anything online in SA without needing a background check, a lawyer, and divine intervention.
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    Need some advice on crypto trading

    Since your liquidation sits at 99k, you might want to set a trailing stop or partial take-profit around 110k to lock in gains if BTC dips. On Prestmit, you can top up your USDT collateral instantly or adjust orders in seconds, so you’re not entirely exposed if the price reverses suddenly
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    How much is great salary for UAE job?

    Reading through this, most of it still holds up in 2025. If you're heading to Abu Dhabi as a software dev, I'd say anything under AED 25k/month starts to feel tight once you're settled. School fees, yearly rent in one shot, and the odd fine can sneak up fast. The no-income-tax thing sounds good...
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