Many of us have found ourselves constantly craving unhealthy food and going back for more despite feeling full or having a desire to eat healthier. Well, this could be by design as some evidence reveals that many modern processed foods are explicitly engineered to be "hyper-palatable," designed with specific combinations of salt, sugar, and fat to trigger brain reward pathways that encourage
us to keep eating even when we are full.

Many of us have found ourselves constantly craving unhealthy food and going back for more despite feeling full or having a desire to eat healthier.&nbsp;Well, this could be by design as some evidence reveals that&nbsp;many modern processed foods are explicitly engineered to be&nbsp;"hyper-palatable," designed with specific combinations of salt,&nbsp;sugar, and fat to trigger brain reward pathways that encourage us to keep eating even when we are full.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: DESIGNED TO BE ADDICTIVE: A LOOK AT HOW SOME FOODS FUEL ADDICTIVE AND OFTEN UNHEALTHY EATING HABITS

Water supply was one of the major focus points as Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi delivered his State of the Province Address last night, as he apologised to Gauteng residents who are experiencing water supply issues and announcing plans to remedy the problem following years of outcries from residents. The premier also highlighted the province’s infrastructure issues, with plans to fix ailing roads and dealing with cable theft and vandalism. Opposition parties and some activist groups have criticised the premier for making more promises, saying the time for apologies is over and there is an urgent need for action.

Water supply was one of the major focus points as Gauteng&nbsp;Premier Panyaza Lesufi delivered his State of the Province&nbsp;Address last night, as he apologised to Gauteng residents who&nbsp;are experiencing water supply issues and announcing plans to&nbsp;remedy the problem following years of outcries from residents.&nbsp;The premier also highlighted the province&rsquo;s infrastructure issues,&nbsp;with plans to fix ailing roads and dealing with cable theft and&nbsp;vandalism.&nbsp;Opposition parties and some activist groups have criticised the&nbsp;premier for making more promises, saying the time for&nbsp;apologies is over and there is an urgent need for action.

LESUFI APOLOGISES TO RESIDENTS FOR WATER WOES ( ANDILE STOFILE - CHANGE AGENT IN CHIEF AT THE LEADERSHIP WITH A SOUL INSTITUTE )

South Africa’s immigration system has been turned into a marketplace where permits and visas are allegedly sold to the highest bidder. That is the stark finding presented before an official inquiry by the Home Affairs department. Delivering an interim report on the issuing of permanent residence permits and visas - Acting Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head, Leonard Lekgetho, says the SIU has uncovered widespread corruption within Home Affairs. The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, says disciplinary processes against all implicated individuals are ongoing and the Department is looking to cancel over 2 000 study visas that were identified as fraudulently issued through these syndicates.

South Africa&rsquo;s immigration system has been turned into a&nbsp;marketplace where permits and visas are allegedly sold to the&nbsp;highest bidder. That is the stark finding presented before an&nbsp;official inquiry by the Home Affairs department.&nbsp;Delivering an interim report on the issuing of permanent&nbsp;residence permits and visas - Acting Special Investigating Unit&nbsp;(SIU) head, Leonard Lekgetho, says the SIU has uncovered&nbsp;widespread corruption within Home Affairs.&nbsp;The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, says&nbsp;disciplinary processes against all implicated individuals are&nbsp;ongoing and the Department is looking to cancel over 2 000&nbsp;study visas that were identified as fraudulently issued through&nbsp;these syndicates.

HOME AFFAIRS A MARKETPLACE FOR PERMITS & VISAS ( KAIZER KGANYAGO - SIU SPOKESPERSON )

As we gear up for the budget speech which will be delivered this Wednesday, we’re joined by the Statistician General of South Africa - to take a deep dive into the different numbers that tell
the story of where the country is today. We’ll also be joined by other experts for their take on where
we’re lagging and what the numbers should look like for us to be a prosperous nation.

As we gear up for the budget speech which will be delivered this&nbsp;Wednesday, we&rsquo;re joined by the Statistician General of South&nbsp;Africa - to take a deep dive into the different numbers that tell the story of where the country is today.&nbsp;We&rsquo;ll also be joined by other experts for their take on where we&rsquo;re lagging and what the numbers should look like for us to&nbsp;be a prosperous nation.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: ‘South Africa by the Numbers’ – An in-depth look into the different statics that make up the South African economy and society

Former Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba has announced his candidacy for mayor of the country’s economic hub - the City of Johannesburg in the upcoming local government elections. Mashaba was the city’s mayor between 2016 and 2019 under the Democratic Alliance (DA) ticket. Mashaba term was cut short when he resigned from the positions due to differences he had with the DA.
In his announcement at the Orlando Communal Hall in Soweto, at the weeked, Mashaba also unveiled what he called a clear recovery plan for the city. This he said will include a five point plan which will deal with, unemployment, ending corruption, illegal foreigners and maintaining infrastructure among other issues facing the richest city on the African continent.

Former Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba has announced his&nbsp;candidacy for mayor of the country&rsquo;s economic hub - the City of&nbsp;Johannesburg in the upcoming local government elections.&nbsp;Mashaba was the city&rsquo;s mayor between 2016 and 2019 under&nbsp;the Democratic Alliance (DA) ticket. Mashaba term was cut short&nbsp;when he resigned from the positions due to differences he had&nbsp;with the DA. In his announcement at the Orlando Communal Hall in Soweto,&nbsp;at the weeked, Mashaba also unveiled what he called a clear&nbsp;recovery plan for the city. This he said will include a five point&nbsp;plan which will deal with, unemployment, ending corruption,&nbsp;illegal foreigners and maintaining infrastructure among other&nbsp;issues facing the richest city on the African continent.

HERMAN MASHABA - FORMER MAYOR OF JOHANNESBURG & ACTION SA PRESIDENT

Our Business Review special feature follows four entrepreneurs as they walk us through differing aspects of their industries and the world of entrepreneurship. In this cycle of our conversations with the entrepreneurs, they’ll be telling us how they market their business in a digitally driven
environment.

Our Business Review special feature follows four entrepreneurs&nbsp;as they walk us through differing aspects of their industries and&nbsp;the world of entrepreneurship.&nbsp;In this cycle of our conversations with the entrepreneurs, they&rsquo;ll&nbsp;be telling us how they market their business in a digitally driven environment.

Business Review: Icon PB ( PHILA KOSHIN - FOUNDER OF ICON PB )

A lot of data is pointing towards major changes in how we relationship. We’re more single than ever and we’re getting married later, so it seems that finding that special someone seems to be getting
harder as we move away from traditional courtship toward a more complex, digital, and isolated, "situationship" culture. Dating is undergoing a significant transformation in today's world, driven largely by technological advancements, shifting societal norms, and changing economic landscapes.

A lot of data is pointing towards major changes in how we&nbsp;relationship.&nbsp;We&rsquo;re more single than ever and we&rsquo;re getting married later, so&nbsp;it seems that finding that special someone seems to be getting harder as we move away from traditional courtship toward a&nbsp;more complex, digital, and isolated, "situationship" culture.&nbsp;Dating is undergoing a significant transformation in today's&nbsp;world, driven largely by technological advancements, shifting&nbsp;societal norms, and changing economic landscapes.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: WHY DATING IS CHANGING AS MORE AND MORE PEOPLE STRUGGLE TO FIND THAT SPECIAL PERSON

WILL MORE LABOUR INSPECTORS MEAN BETTER LAW ENFORCEMENT


The Department of Employment and Labour has given further insight into the President’s plan to bolster the department with an additional 10,000 new labour inspectors. In making the announcement, Ramaphosa made it clear that businesses failing to comply with immigration requirements will
face serious consequences. In his response to the president’s SONA, Deputy Labour Minister
- Jomo Sibiya said “The additional capacity will assist in improving inspections from 300,000 workplace visits annually to about 1.6 million.

WILL MORE LABOUR INSPECTORS MEAN BETTER LAW&nbsp;ENFORCEMENT
 The Department of Employment and Labour has given further&nbsp;insight into the President&rsquo;s plan to bolster the department with&nbsp;an additional 10,000 new labour inspectors.&nbsp;In making the announcement, Ramaphosa made it clear that&nbsp;businesses failing to comply with immigration requirements will face serious consequences.&nbsp;In his response to the president&rsquo;s SONA, Deputy Labour Minister - Jomo Sibiya said &ldquo;The additional capacity will assist in&nbsp;improving inspections from 300,000 workplace visits annually to&nbsp;about 1.6 million.

MATTHEW PARKS - COSATU PARLIAMENTARY COORDINATOR

These are turbulent times for the coalition in Ekurhuleni The EFF has rejected the Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s decision to reshuffle his Mayoral Committee. The EFF’s announcement followed ActionSA’s rejection of the appointment of its mayoral candidate and councillor, Xolani
Khumalo to take over Community Services and By-Law Enforcement. The EFF says Executive Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza took the decision to remove and reshuffle its councillors without
consultation and says it will now assume opposition benches. ActionSA’s Herman Mashaba has also criticised Xhakaza for appointing Khumalo without consultation, saying Khumalo will not take the position.

These are turbulent times for the coalition in Ekurhuleni&nbsp;The EFF has rejected the Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile&nbsp;Xhakaza&rsquo;s decision to reshuffle his Mayoral Committee.&nbsp;The EFF&rsquo;s announcement followed ActionSA&rsquo;s rejection of the&nbsp;appointment of its mayoral candidate and councillor, Xolani Khumalo to take over Community Services and By-Law&nbsp;Enforcement.&nbsp;The EFF says Executive Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza took the&nbsp;decision to remove and reshuffle its councillors without consultation and says it will now assume opposition benches.&nbsp;ActionSA&rsquo;s Herman Mashaba has also criticised Xhakaza for&nbsp;appointing Khumalo without consultation, saying Khumalo will&nbsp;not take the position.

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