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Applying for a short-term loan can feel a little like walking through airport security: you know checks are happening, but you may not be entirely sure what is being examined or why. For many borrowers, the phrase “credit check” creates unnecessary anxiety. At ClickCredit, the company believes that understanding the process makes borrowing decisions easier and more informed. A credit check is not simply a search for reasons to reject an application.

The following article is by Kim Potgieter, MD of Chartered Wealth Solutions, Certified Financial Planner, Author and Coach. Read on as Kim shares her valuable insight into money management strategies that can not only provide South Africans with independence but also help you thrive in the financial world: One of the most expensive financial mistakes you can make is spending on a life you never consciously designed. It happens when someone else’s choices become the measure of your own progress.

For more than three decades, the Cape Town International Kite Festival has transformed Cape Town’s skies into a symbol of hope, resilience and human connection. In 2026, the beloved event returns to #ColourTheSky for its 32nd year on 24 and 25 October at Youngsfield Military Base in Ottery, bringing together thousands of people in support of mental health awareness and the life-changing work of Cape Mental Health.

Knowing what smartphones are available in the South African market can be tricky. From local to international brands, there’s a lot to choose from. If you’re shopping for a new device, we’ve wrapped up some of the latest releases from key brands to help you find the perfect solution for your needs. Honor has been doing some great things with its X series, bringing affordable devices to the South African market without skimping on too many features.

An outsourced solution helps businesses access much-needed advanced technical tools and skills at a fraction of the costs associated with hiring an in-house team. A business’ technical requirements may change frequently, and trying to fulfil all those requirements in-house can be significantly expensive. Plus, it can distract teams from their core responsibilities, which can lead to hindered growth and lack of client satisfaction. That’s where reliable outsourced solutions make sense.

When it comes to endurance fueling, your choices are endless. But if you spend a lot of time doing endurance training, then choking down energy gel after energy gel can get old. Not to mention, it can wreak havoc on your stomach, and there’s nothing fun about a runny tummy during a run or post-exercise nausea.

One might think a simple shower after a hard workout or sports session is more than enough to keep your body clean and healthy; however, sometimes a little more is needed, especially when competing or enjoying more demanding exercises that could lead to a skin infection. Issues such as staph infections pose a huge problem to athletes, especially those in mixed martial arts and contact sports.

South Africans have given Chery’s forthcoming bakkie its name: Grootman. The new model will carry a distinctly local identity when it makes its planned South African debut in the first quarter of 2027. Rooted in Afrikaans and literally meaning “big man”, Grootman has become a familiar South African expression of respect. It describes someone who has earned their standing through experience, achievement and the way they take responsibility.

If you’re looking for variety, October is delivering the goods. There is literally something for everyone this month, with horror, action, animation, and comedy all on the cards; and with so many big-screen releases on the horizon, we’ve rounded up the best of the bunch for you to keep tabs on: Release date: 2 October 2026 Tom Cruise goes full incognito in this dark satire movie about environmental issues.

As we head into the final quarter of 2026, as always, there are some big-name franchises seeing releases this October. From long-running FPS veterans to an iconic Xbox duo making a return, here are the games we’ve picked for October 2026: Release date: 1 October (Xbox Series X/S | PS5 | PC) A small but interesting indie title, End of Abyss is a horror-themed twin-stick shooter made by developers who worked on Little Nightmares.