ATMs are the most commonly used means of withdrawing cash, offering millions of people with bank accounts the quickest way of accessing cash without going into a branch of their bank.
At the ATMs, meaning automated teller machines, these customers of banks withdraw money using physical cards linked to their accounts. In Kenya, Equity Bank gives those who use their banking products and services an option to choose between various debit and credit cards that work best for them.
Using Equity Bank cards in Kenya
As stated, to accommodate different consumer needs and preferences, Equity Bank issues several types of debit and credit cards to their customers, and all these banking cards accept ATM withdrawals.
However, a debit card differs from credit cards in that while using debit cards to draw cash from an ATM or make payments, you are deducting money you deposited in your bank account, but on the other hand, credit cards give you access to credit that you’ll need to pay back later.
Equity Bank has two types of debit cards using the VISA Secure and Mastercard Identity Check service. These are the Equity Visa Debit Card and Equity Mastercard Debit Card, with very similar capabilities, except for their logos.
With both Equity Bank’s Visa Debit Card and Mastercard Debit Card, you enjoy the convenience of withdrawing money from ATM facilities available countrywide and making instant payments to any outlet that displays their respective logos, similar to having one of its credit cards – American Express (Amex) Credit Cards, Equity Gold Credit Card, and Equity Gold Credit Card – but for the line of credit with 45 to 50 days interest-free credit (unlike the overdraft facility in debit cards), and multiple rewards upon use.
Are Equity Bank banking cards free to get?
All Equity Bank customers are eligible to get debit cards upon opening a bank account and credit cards based on credit risk assessment and assignment of credit limits for accessing cash in advance on their cards. However, these ATM cards are not free.
One must pay a card application fee of Ksh600 to get Equity Bank’s Visa Debit Card or a Mastercard Debit Card and a similar amount to replace it when it gets lost, expires, or for re-issue due to a forgotten PIN. You also pay an annual fee of Ksh200 when holding these debit cards.
But credit cards are a bit more costlier, with joining fees ranging from Ksh2,500 for the Equity Classic Credit Card to Ksh7,500 for the Equity Gold Credit Card.
It is free to get American Express (Amex) Credit Cards from Equity Bank, but even so, the annual subscription costs, paid to avoid expiry, is Ksh3,500 for the Equity Bank American Express Green Card and Ksh7,000 for the Equity Bank American Express Gold Card.
Does Equity Bank charge a fee for using an ATM?
Yes, there are fees associated with withdrawing cash from ATMs when you are a holder of any of its Visa/MasterCard debit and credit cards, and it is set at Ksh30 in 2024 for all withdrawals from ATMs belonging to the bank and a fixed fee of Ksh200 for out-of-network ATM transactions.
Did you just receive a call from an unrecognized number? A mystery caller, I mean? It is a yes, of course! That is why you are here and want to find out who is behind that phone number. Well, never worry; we will show you ways to unmask the identities of unfamiliar callers in South Africa before you decide whether to ring them back, ignore or block them.
In a world filled with spam and unfamiliar calls, it is easy to fall into the hands of scammers and risk being a victim of voice phishing or vishing, whereby fraudsters tap and use your voice to authorize transactions on your prepaid or postpaid card or call the bank to get your bank details before wiping your bank accounts clean. And that is not the only risk of unknown callers.
Some criminals use new numbers to call unsuspicious victims, pretending to be customer representatives to collect their personal information, which they use for illegal activities like SIM swaps. They are very notorious. So, it is important to track and trace them to know their names before picking up their unending harassing calls.
The good thing is that today’s advanced technology has brought about several sites and applications that you can turn to for assistance and freely unearth the names of these unknown callers and their locations to reduce phone scams. Here are some;
1. Use Phone Number Track website
Phonenumbertrack.com is a phone location, phone number tracking, and international call number resolver website you can use to find out the IDs of unknown callers in South Africa for free.
With Phone Number Track, you will identify the location of anonymous cell phone numbers and the origin of the call by simply entering the country name of the unknown number as, for example, South Africa, proceeding to type the phone number into a search box available on the site and then hitting the Track button.
Phone Number Track is free and easy to use, and you will get the query results in seconds. However, it gives very limited information.
2. Trace an unknown number using social media
Social media is the world’s connection getaway. Social networking apps like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram enable users to connect with family, friends, and others through messaging, shared posts, and stories. Hence, many people have accounts for chatting and engaging on these social apps.
But did you know that you can actually rely on these apps, especially Facebook, to trace unknown phone numbers? All you need to do is enter the number for search, and Facebook will display the FB profiles linked to it.
From there, you can check if you are familiar with the names and posted photos to unmask the caller ID of the new number.
3. What about Truecaller?
Truecaller is a go-to app if you want to make an unknown phone number search, owing to its 100% free reverse phone lookup and sophisticated caller ID and spam detection features.
It was founded in 2009 in Sweden by Nami Zarringhalam and Alan Mamedi when they were still students, and today, it boasts over 1 billion downloads on Google Play with over 368 million active users.
Download the Truecaller app to search and unmask those behind the unknown numbers calling you. You can also use their desktop website to identify the spam callers for free.
However, to enjoy other offerings like viewing those who traced your own number, hiding your identity when you view other phone numbers, powerful blocking, and access to call recording tools, you can pay for the Truecaller premium plans, which start from $29.90 (R568) to $249 (R4,733) per year for Truecaller Gold.
4. Use mSpy app
mSpy is a brute force method of tracing and tracking unknown cell phone numbers using top-notch reverse lookup engines that provide not only the name of the users but also their real-time location.
In fact, mSpy is one of the apps that can secretly spy on someone, so you don’t have to look over their shoulder trying to get a glimpse of what they are doing on their phone because it is a comprehensive phone monitoring app that once you install its spyware on the other party’s phone, you get to know all they are doing while they are on their gadgets.
mSpy is among the best remote cell phone tracking apps in South Africa for monitoring your children and maybe your cheating partner, aside from using it to reveal the details of irritating unknown callers.
However, it doesn’t come cheap. You have to pay about R200 per month to enjoy its services.
5. Search the new number on Google
Unsure who called you just now? Never fret. Only copy and paste that unknown new number for a search on Google, and you will find everything it knows about that number, like fraud reports, location, and all other details publicly available on the internet, right there on your phone screen.
Google has an easy-to-use interface that is accurate, and it is convenient for searching and unmasking the identity of new callers for free.
World marathon record-holder Kelvin Kiptum has died alongside his coach in a road traffic accident on Sunday (11 February).
Kiptum and his Rwandese coach, Gervais Hakizimana, passed away on the spot Sunday night after losing control of his car while driving along the Eldoret-Kaptagat Road a few hours before midnight, police say.
“The accident happened around 11 pm. The car had three occupants; two died on the spot while one was taken to hospital,” Elgeyo Marakwet County Commander Peter Mulinge said.
Adding, “This was a self-involved accident where one Kelvin Kiptum, the world marathon record holder, was driving his vehicle with two passengers.”
The survivor is receiving treatment at Racecourse Hospital in Eldoret as Hakizimana’s wife, Joan Chelimo, confirmed the death of her husband to Olympics.com.
Kelvin Kiptum’s death comes just less than a week after his marathon world record was ratified by World Athletics.
The 24-year-old star, who won the London Marathon in April before setting the world record in Chicago in October, was one of the most exciting new prospects to emerge in road running in recent years, especially after clocking 2:01:53 to win his debut marathon in Valencia in December 2022.
He had been named in Kenya’s team for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics and was to team up with Eliud Kipchoge, considered the greatest marathoner of all time.
Kiptum was also set to participate in the NN Rotterdam Marathon scheduled for the first weekend of April on the 13th and 14th Sunday.
The British Novelist Roald Dahl once said, “Life is more fun if you play games.” And though he penned this sentiment years ago, it still rings true, and it is doubtful he had golf in his mind.
Golf is an old popular sport played on a course by hitting a ball with a club from a tee into a hole. The goal is to get the ball into the hole in as few strokes as possible, and the golf game is played casually or competitively.
Popular opinion in South Africa might get you thinking that golf is for the propertied and moneyed folks because, for years, it had been associated with the high class owing to the expensive green fees, but things have changed.
Today, middle and lower-class South Africans have found a new way of learning and playing golf because of the availability of cheaper golf courses aside from those like the Links Club in the Fancourt estate, the 18-hole Bryanston Country Club, Leopard Creek golf course on the banks of the Crocodile River bordering the Kruger National Park and a few others whose membership remains strictly by invitation, with hefty annual membership fees, as News24 puts.
But today, in South Africa, playing on an exceptional golf course with stunning vistas and aesthetically pleasing holes doesn’t mean you must drain your bank account because there are several courses you can play on affordably if you want to enjoy on a budget:
Top 5 cheapest golf courses in South Africa
Here is the list of the cheapest golf courses for a perfect tee time in South Africa.
South Africa is a golfing wrap sheet like no other in Africa due to its historic golf courses of varied layouts. It is also known for producing world-class golfers like Gary Player, who had an impressive career, bringing fame to the country by winning the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) Tour 24 times and having a record-breaking 63 blue ribands in the Sunshine Tour.
It is one of the most iconic places to play regular golf in Gauteng, South Africa, having perfectly manicured fairways, practice facilities, and five bowling greens.
To play at Wingate Park Country Club on weekdays, you have to part with between R150 and R50 if you are a senior member with a Wingate Park membership card and an average golf playing fee of below R260 if you are a junior member.
Wingate Park Country Club golf course is open from Monday to Sunday.
Address – 539 Norval Street, Pretoria, 0153 Gauteng, South Africa
Telephone – 012 997 1312
Email – admin@wingatecc.co.za
2. Metropolitan Golf Club
Known as the ‘jewel of central Cape Town,’ Metropolitan Golf Club South Africa is one of the facilities steeped in the rich country’s history since the days of the Anglo-Boer War between 1899 and 1902 when SA was still under the British Empire.
It was called the Green and Sea Point Golf Club then, with a nine-hole layout before undergoing several revamping processes to become the Metropolitan Golf Club, the masterpiece it is today, offering unique golfing experiences.
The golf course was annexed to utilize the incredible natural landscape it sits in, and its holes were redesigned and extended to 18, making it more than impressive to the eye.
Metropolitan Golf Club’s green fees are affordable, ranging from R310 to R390 for members and R515 to R5690 for visitors.
Address – Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Mouille Point, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Telephone – 021 430 6011
Email – info@metropolitangolf.co.za
3. Akasia Golf Club
Akasia Golf Club is set only 14km from Pretoria against the magnificent backdrop of the Magaliesberg mountains, known amongst golfers to be one of the cheapest and best golf courses in South Africa.
It gifts players an unforgettable golfing experience with its stunning 18-hole course surrounded by acacia trees and plenty of wildlife.
Akasia Golf Club costs R100-R150 to play nine holes on weekdays, and those with full membership play in the course for free. To play 18 holes, you will pay R200 per day on average.
Address – Waterbok Street, Theresapark, Pretoria, 0182, South Africa
Telephone – 012 542 1309/3087/3999
Email – admin@akasiacc.co.za
4. Hillside Golf Course
Hillside Golf Course in the Rachel de Beer Street area in Pretoria is regarded as the best value golf course in South Africa, with the cheapest peak green fee of R50 from Tuesdays to Fridays and on weekends plus public holidays and just R25 for unlimited golfing on Mondays.
This visually impressive 9-hole course was formerly a disused dump site but was transformed to the current state to beautify the surrounding area and give golfers a lovely retreat while golfing.
5. Waterkloof Golf Club
Waterkloof Golf Club, one of the leading public golf courses in South Africa, is home to professional and amateur golfers.
Its playing course offers spectacularly located tees as it skirts the jaw-dropping serene environment and the rolling terrain of Waterkloof Estate in Pretoria.
The 18-hole venue is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, charging a fee ranging from R165 to R240 per player on afternoon plays and R180-R350 per player for official golf tournaments requiring a ‘shotgun start,’ whereby groups of golfers tee off at the same time around the course.
Waterkloof Golf Club says you must write to them if you want to play shotgun start golf on their course, and you must be in a group of 80 players minimum.
Address – Waterkloofrif, Pretoria, South Africa
Telephone – +27 12 007 1147
Email – events@waterkloofgolf.co.za
Are you looking for a high-paying job without a degree in South Africa? Well, Don’t fret! Just because you did not pursue your undergraduate studies or never attended a college or university for reasons known to you, like time, money, or unmet qualifications, it doesn’t mean you cannot take a big cheque home.
Many ‘new collar jobs’ with high earning potential are available today in the South African job market. These jobs require no degree as they emphasize skills over education and vast work experience.
You only have to possess background knowledge, which may be inborn as in talent or acquired through apprenticeship, to get these jobs.
10 best jobs without a college degree in South Africa
Which jobs can I get without having a degree in South Africa? Find the right career path for you and see the top 10 well-paying jobs that don’t require a degree and their average salaries:
1. Flight attendant
Flight attendants are members of the cabin crew who play a critical role in guaranteeing the success of flights.
Some of their responsibilities include ensuring the passengers observe all the safety protocols before boarding a plane, helping them find their seats, and serving drinks and food to them, among others.
South Africa is a renowned tourist destination and an operational base for many international and domestic airlines such as Airlink, Federal Air, FlySafair, Eswatini Air, British Airways, Kenya Airways, and many others.
These companies provide hundreds of flight attendant jobs if not thousands, and it doesn’t require a university degree.
Flight attendants in South Africa earn a monthly salary of R15,000 to R40,000. Their compensation is determined by the number of flight hours and, of course, the airliner. International airlines with massive airbuses pay more than local chartered planes.
2. Digital/SEO marketer
A precise knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and marketing skills can see you earn above R24,000 per month as an SEO specialist in digital marketing in South Africa.
With rapid technological advancement, many companies are taking over the digital space to engage their customers, increase reach, and sell their products.
Search engine specialists are responsible for enhancing companies’ digital presence through several website techniques for raising availability upon search.
On the other hand, digital marketers write and dispatch marketing emails and liaise with business administrators through reports that demonstrate effective return on investment, for example. They can be owners of blogs that produce content targeting specific advertisers in the market through niche crafting.
3. Sales representative
South Africa is still one of the countries with the biggest economies in Africa, and this is upbeat for sales representatives’ jobs, which largely depend on economic growth as its key driver.
Sales reps partner with companies and businesses, assisting them in assessing potential clients and new markets because they are involved throughout the sales process.
The critical traits of a successful sales representative are rapport-building, time management, and social media skills for marketing, and the job needs no degree.
Sales representatives in big companies, like those in manufacturing, aid in determining pricing schedules for quotes and promotions, negotiating contracts, and preparing reports for the companies.
In South Africa, their monthly base pay is R11,667, according to Indeed, and Sandton, Gauteng, is the highest paying city for sales reps, with companies paying them a high R14,930 every month, exclusive of commissions when sales exceed set targets.
4. DJ and music producer
These careers can take you to places! Even abroad, if you have the required skills to set up audio equipment, the talent to play entertaining music, and the ability to operate various sound equipment during a concert.
To become a DJ in South Africa is simple: you can take online courses or enroll in apprenticeship training with your DJ friend.
DJ Zinhle, one of South Africa’s top DJs.
DJs and music producers are usually paid per hour, with the most established, like DJ Maphorisa, taking an average pay of even R10,000 within 60 minutes. Those who perform in clubs are paid a monthly salary of about R8,000 to R15,000.
5. Project managers
Project managers align projects with business objectives for maximum profits by ensuring they beat client expectations and are completed on time.
To be a project manager, you must have strong analytical skills to analyze and understand project risks and come up with defined work plans, as the ability to evaluate the performance of the projects before submission will see you succeed in the field where the most competent take home huge salaries.
Project managers at the entry level of their careers in South Africa can earn more than R25,000 month after month.
6. Real estate agent
A bachelor’s degree is not required here, but leveraging some industry connection and using your brain to strike a good deal. Real estate agents work with investors, buyers, sellers, and mortgage brokers during home purchases and sales.
You start by working as an intern or volunteer at a real estate firm, then feed on the knowledge of the experts there. Their base salaries might be merely R102,544 per year, but after getting some experience, real estate agents can broker a deal worth over R100,000 a month.
7. Assistant supervisors
You don’t need to go to a university and study for four years to learn how to monitor employees to comply with operational standards in a particular work environment. Being a forward planner and a strategic thinker with mentoring skills will help you start your career as an assistant supervisor.
Assistant supervisors earn a median salary of R192,000 per year in South Africa. They work in places like supermarkets and factories.
8. Police officer
Being a member of the South African Police Service (SAPS) involves a tedium of tasks that rotates around law enforcement and public safety in general.
“Over the past five years, the South African Police Service headcount has declined from above 192,000 to 172,000,” the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) had said in 2022, meaning there are a lot of vacancies to be filled in the South African police service.
In their latest report, SAPS said it targets to recruit over 10,000 youth in the 2024/2025 window after increasing the age limit of trainees to 35 to open up opportunities for a wider demographic and enrich the workforce with diverse experiences.
“We are embarking on this process to ensure more boots on the ground in an effort to maximize our crime combatting efforts,” the Deputy Minister of Police, Cassel Mathale, had stated.
To become a police officer in South Africa, you must be over 18 years old and a permanent resident of South Africa, and you must pass the psychological assessment and fitness profiling administered by SAPS. The officers’ monthly earnings range between R8,550 and R29,600, depending on experience and skills.
9. Waiter/Waitress
Waiters and waitresses ensure that diners have the best experience when they visit restaurants to dine. They welcome and seat guests before taking their food and beverage orders and delivering them.
A waiter or waitress career in SA does not require a degree. But to become one, you must have good communication skills, leverage your memory to remember customers’ orders, and have multi-tasking capabilities to work in a fast-paced environment where time is a core factor.
The average monthly salary of waiters and waitresses in South Africa is R10,824, depending on the number of customers their workplace attracts.
10. Makeup artist
Makeup artistry is a creative profession whereby they employ techniques in cosmetics and prosthetics to enhance the visual representation of clients.
Makeup artists possess excellent knowledge of makeup products and technologies with a creative mindset and artistic personality. They also have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and in South Africa, they are employed in places like production studios, theatres, hair salons, and spas, even without a degree or a college qualification.
In 2024, the average salary of a makeup artist in South Africa is R12,500, according to Talent.com.
Cape Town is the second-largest city in South Africa after Johannesburg and the seat of the Parliament of South Africa.
It is a major tourist destination, being the oldest town located along a long stretch of the Atlantic Coast in the Western Cape and dotted with iconic sites like Cape Point, Groot Constantia, Kirstenbosch, Robben Island Museum, Table Mountain Cableway, and V&A Waterfront.
Further, it is one of the leading financial centers in South Africa, hosting some international corporations like electronics company Hisense, consumer goods company Unilever, pharmaceutical production facility Johnson & Johnson, media house Thompson Reuters, etc. This means that the success rate in doing business in Cape Town is high, and your small business can do well due to the ready market, good infrastructure, and the peaceful environment that the ‘Mother City‘ provides.
Cape Town offers an open market for many small businesses, and the trick is knowing how, when, and where to invest your money. If you are looking to start a business in Cape Town, here are some business ideas you might consider:
Top 10 profitable small business ideas in Cape Town
1. Mobile cleaning services
With a multiplicity of office blocks, restaurants, worship centers, and residential homes in Cape Town, a mobile cleaning business might be a lucrative venture for you. You only need to make purchases of soaps and vacuum cleaners, which are relatively cheap. The good thing is you can operate from your home and work on a part-time basis, too.
You can get customers on social media when you market your job. Pay rates are usually high when you clean offices compared to homes.
2. Daycare business
Cape Town is buzzing with business activities, and many parents are fully engaged at work and have no adequate time to look after their kids when they are out to hustle. This has turned the daycare service into a profitable business one can start and make good money.
To start a daycare business in SA, obtain a police clearance report (PCR), and ensure your area of operation is suitable for children’s development. You can boost your income by acquiring an Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) certificate from the South Africa Qualification Authority (SAQA) to teach the children as you babysit them and earn an extra Rand.
3. Agribusiness
Cape Town has fertile soils and a perfect Mediterranean climate to favor the growth of crops such as beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, and onions.
Agribusiness is very profitable in Cape Town, thanks to its population of over 4.8 million, which provides a ready market for agricultural products. Thus, demand is always higher than supply, and venturing into the agribusiness sector can be very rewarding for anyone.
4. Jewelry Making
South Africans have a unique sense of fashion and style. In addition, Cape Town attracts over 5 million tourists each year, and taking advantage of this by starting a jewelry business and selling them as a way of making a living can make you amass significant returns.
To start a successful jewelry business, have a creative mind and a passion to learn and embrace emerging fashion trends.
5. Mobile food service
Starting a mobile food service is a profitable small business opportunity in Cape Town because you don’t have to own a retail location. You can cook from home and make deliveries to offices and shops to make a profit.
To appeal to more customers, introduce free deliveries, attractive packaging, and give discounts. Most importantly, make well-cooked food.
6. Tea shop
Most South Africans drink tea. It is the ‘national drink’ in South Africa, unlike coffee, which is considered fairly expensive. It is easy to start a tea business in Cape Town as it requires a low start-up cost because sugar, milk, and tea leaves can be bought cheaply in most local shops.
7. Mobile salon
If you are a makeup artist or have hands-on experience in beauty and cosmetology, you can start a mobile salon and provide services to people with tight schedules by visiting them at their homes. It requires a small investment to purchase instruments such as hair clippers, powder brushes, manicure sets, etc.
8. Event planning
Event management doesn’t necessarily require in-depth skills, expertise, or talent. If you are generally a good planner, you qualify to organize events – this is one of the most profitable small businesses in Cape Town.
You can start by investing in affordable sound systems at less than R2,500 and host small parties like birthdays and kids’ parties. Because of guaranteed quick returns, you will make more money within a short time by hosting corporate events that pay well.
9. Financial consulting
Do you have a winsome set of financial skills? You need to find a commercial space to let in Cape Town and start receiving customers seeking money advice on savings, mortgages, and real estate investing in South Africa.
Many people need financial assistance: how to make proper investments and learn ways of managing their finances to realize accomplished goals and financial security.
By providing this service, you will charge your customers an hourly rate or a fixed price, and you will make enough income for yourself.
10. Data analytics business
In Cape Town, there are a lot of business enterprises. All businesses rely on data to make crucial decisions like determining the target market and finding out the response of their product in the general public.
You can start a data analytics company and source data for these companies. Data analytics require computer proficiency and the ability to manipulate big data timely and accurately, keeping up with the market flow.
Thembisa, or Tembisa, as it is commonly known, is a cultural hub that quietly rests in Gauteng, north of Kempton Park in the East Rand area, South Africa.
It is a small township but undeniably one of the most popular tourist destination sites in Gauteng since it is the beating heart of native South African culture that started in 1957 as black people’s resettlement locale just after the seizer of power by the Afrikaner-led National Party which took power in 1948 to enforce the Apartheid rule that saw Blacks getting evicted from freehold areas.
This former ‘White zone’ has a handful of the best tourist attractions, and there is an endless number of things you can do and see when you are around Thembisa. So, what are you waiting for? Here are the best places to visit in Thembisa on a low budget, and you should start planning for your next adventure!
1. Granite Lounge
Granite Bar & Lounge is an Ubuntu concept and a darling among merrymakers across South Africa. Located at Ebony Park in Thembisa, it gives visitors an unforgettable experience with its sweet treats, which include traditional and contemporary cuisines, plus a fine selection of fine wines, cigars, and beer.
This fully licensed bar and restaurant with fine dining features and rich interiors is a perfect destination for nightlife as it consolidates indoor heating on chilly and wet days. You can visit Granite Lounge in Thembisa from Monday to Thursday from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Under-21s are not allowed in after 5:00 PM from Thursday to Sunday.
2. The Hang Awt 1632
Want a chill spot to hang out with your family and friends? The Hang Awt 1632 is the place to be! Everything you’d love about the South African culture can be found here.
Situated in the Endayeni Section in Thembisa, the Hang Awt 1632 is one of the most sought-after places to visit in Thembisa due to its exceptional dining experience that entails stir-myriad ingredients with Kasi flavor for every visitor and any occasion. Its classy interior offers a genuine Instagrammable libation when served with craft cocktails and excellent wines prepared by skilled mixologists at Hang Awt 1632.
Here, you will also get a taste of live music by invited artists or DJs in a calm environment as you relax on comfy couches.
3. Nu Metro Emperors Palace
People are constantly asking for the best movie theatres around Gauteng, and we can confidently confess that Nu Metro Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, 14km from Thembisa, takes the crown.
This premiere theatre is a well-known spot for cinema lovers who want to enjoy special films and classics, presented in a Barco Phosphoric laser projector with Ultra HD pictures of over 70 trillion colors.
It attracts mixed crowds due to its delicious food and killer drink menu as you rest on its recliner seats with tons of legroom. Nu Metro Emperors Palace is the ideal spot for date nights and anniversaries because of its unique moviegoing experience.
Ticket prices at Nu Metro Emperors Palace start from R65 to R150 as dictated by factors like the type of movie and sitting position.
4. Limindlela Metro Rail Station
To ponder the meaning of existence, you must break away from the norm. When you are around Thembisa, the most common means of transport is by car or bus; boring, right? Then, you should not miss one of the best South African train journeys by visiting Limindlela Metro Rail Station.
Limindlela Metro Rail Station is at Peacock Street in Thembisa. Consider visiting this stunning place to book your ride as you tour the wider Johannesburg area for magnificent views.
Train rides are romantic and nostalgic, especially as you snake alongside rivers, whisk past buildings, and cross lush forests. These are experiences you won’t get on a highway.
5. Ster-Kinekor Festival
Yearning to connect closely with the universe through a Netflix flick? Ster-Kinekor Festival, the iconic movie theatre, is your spot! Located just around Thembisa at Kempton Park, this theatre is a great place for movie buffs who enjoy the thrills of the single IMAX screen with 2D and 3D laser projections.
Ster-Kinekor Festival is a gallery-style theatre with liberty blue armchair seats that distinguish it from many other theatres in the entire Thembisa area. You can enjoy deep-cut horror films and other latest releases here while sampling their wide variety of popcorn options.
Ticket prices range from R32 to R74 depending on the type of movie and your age.
6. Makhulong Park
Tucked in the heart of Thembisa in Makhulong, 50 Star Street, lies a great photoshoot destination, Makhulong Park.
It is a little gem that sets a scene for stunning pictures that will document the moments in time when you visited the recreation ground endowed with a variety of towering giant old trees that will not only make you feel close to nature but also provide spiritual and emotional rejuvenation.
This place is also a splendid spot for children as it offers family-friendly activities like swimming in its accessible and affordable pools. Also, you can book a venue for your private parties like birthdays and weddings in this tourist hotspot in Thembisa.
7. Imbizo Shisanyama
Imbizo Shisanyama: located at the Busy Corner in Thembisa, this authentic-themed cuisine restaurant offers the best in South African charm.
It was established in 1997 to demystify the little-known delights of the African culture and heritage and a contemporary twist on Braai experiences. This fine-dining restaurant also boasts an extensive collection of drinks such as cocktails, beer, and lagers.
Expect to be impressed by traditional dancers or live music as you indulge in the bloody fantastic and tasty shisa nyama as you watch your favorite matches on the big screens available at Imbizo Shisanyama.
8. Zaka Lifestyle Shisanyama
Over the years, Zaka Lifestyle Shisanyama in Sedibeng, Thembisa, has established itself as one of the best culinary destinations with friendly prices in South Africa.
It prides itself as a disruptive lifestyle brand because it is one of the great places you can visit in Thembisa to chow down a mix of traditional dishes and terrific cocktails, which are original creations from the country’s best mixologists.
Zaka Lifestyle Shisanyama’s spotless restrooms with ultra 4K screens, low-level patios, good music from awesome sound systems, and beautiful ladies create a haven for party monsters who love to dance the whole night.
Visit this place in Thembisa for one unforgettable experience!
GOtv makes it easy and affordable to watch your favorite TV. GOtv decoders, costing Ksh1,499 in Kenya, are the home for all your entertainment, so you can watch live sports, movies, popular shows, news, and more.
GOtv lets you choose from six base subscriptions, and one of them is GOtv Value, which has opened up a whole new way of getting content at a reasonable price. Other GOtv packages are GOtv Supa+, GOtv Supa, GOtv Max, GOtv Plus and GOtv Lite.
Prices range from Ksh199 per month for GOtv Lite, its basic plan, to Ksh3,500/mo for GOtv Supa+ or Supa Plus, the most expensive subscription you can get in Kenya. GOtv Value costs Ksh649 per month in 2024.
What is on GOtv Value?
GOtv Value is the second cheapest package after GOtv Lite, GOtv Kenya’s base plan with roughly 20 channels. As seen, it costs Ksh649 every month.
For this fee, subscribers get access to a subset of movies, TV shows, and other programs in its 35 channels, of which 13 are local, 2 for sports, and 21 are other genre TV stations.
List of GOtv Value channels
1. Maisha Magic East
2. Africa Magic Family
3. Magic Showcase
4. Maisha Magic POA
5. Real Time
6. E! Entertainment
7. Africa Magic Epic
8. NatGeo Wild
9. SS Blitz
10. SS Select 2
11. KBCTV
12. NTV
13. Citizen TV
14. KTN
15. KTN News
16. TV47
17. K24
18. Weru TV
19. Inooro TV
20. KASS TV
21. Kameme TV
22. Ramogi TV
23. Hope TV
24. JimJam
25. Disney Junior
26. Nickelodeon
27. Akilli Kids
28. TRACE Mziki
29. Faith
30. Islam
31. Emmanuel TV
32. BBC News
33. Al Jazeera
34. Classic FM
35. Milele FM
36. Radio Maisha
37. Hope FM
KMTC Eldoret, the Kenya Medical Training College located in Eldoret town in Uasin Gishu County, is a research-intensive health science center committed to addressing healthcare inequities in the country and beyond by increasing diversity and representation in medicine through education.
It is one of the nationwide chapters of KMTCs, training a diverse body of students who will uphold the highest standards in the profession and art of healing when they later join the health workforce upon graduating.
With an average student population of 2,000, KMTC Eldoret Campus confers medical diplomas in Community Health Nursing, Radiography and Imaging, Medical Engineering, and Clinical Medicine and Surgery to more than 300 students each year.
Also, there are courses offered at the certificate level, and there are two: a Certificate in Medical Engineering and a Certificate in Medical Emergency Technician.
In total, Eldoret KMTC offers a total of 6 courses that have different admission requirements. Check all;
KMTC Eldoret courses and entry requirements
An admission application to KMTC Eldoret is the right choice if you have already earned your high school certificate or KCSE or did not enroll in college/university after completing your secondary school studies.
KMTC Eldoret is always in pursuit of scientific excellence, providing opportunities for students to gain practical experience in a wide range of medical careers.
However, you must meet some requirements to gain admission and study. These vary with courses. Mainly, you must have a C in KCSE for any diploma program and a C- to pursue certificate courses. Here;
No.
KMTC Eldoret course
Minimum KCSE grade
1.
Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
C
2.
Diploma in Radiography & Imaging
C
3.
Diploma in Medical Engineering
C
4.
Certificate in Medical Engineering
C-
5.
Certificate in Medical Emergency Technician
C-
6.
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
C
Specifically, for the Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing course, the minimum subject requirements are a C in English or Kiswahili and Biology and a C- in Math, Physics, or Chemistry.
It is also a C in English or Kiswahili and biology but included is a must score of C in Physics and a C- in either Chemistry or Mathematics for a Diploma in Radiography & Imaging.
And if you wish to be a medical engineer after studying at KMTC Eldoret, check if you got a C in English/Kiswahili, a C- in Physics and Mathematics, and a minimum of D+ in either Biology or Chemistry in your KCSE.
To do medical engineering at the certificate level, you require a C- in languages and a D in Mathematics and other sciences.
How much is KMTC Eldoret?
The proposed tuition for full-time first-year students at KMTC Eldoret is Ksh82,200 per year, according to the latest fee structure for 2024.
It is Ksh1,500 more than the total payable fee for last year, which was Ksh80,700 spread as Ksh40,700 for the first year first semester and Ksh39,000 for semester two.
Those in their second year of study and third years pay an average of Ksh78,000 per year, distributed equally as Ksh39,000 per sem.
Nationally recognized for its high academic standards and as the only university in Vihiga County, Kaimosi Friends University (KAFU holistically develops the next generation of leaders through personalized education that gives each student a unique opportunity to become a productive, original thinker and a problem solver in today’s complex world.
Established in 2015, Kaimosi Friends University, KAFU, or just Kaimosi University, specializes in innovative improvements in various education programs it offers, leading to a degree.
What courses is Kaimosi University known for?
Kaimosi Friends University has 22 diverse undergraduate programs, all housed under its five main divisions or departments, namely the School of Computing & Information Technology, School of Science, School of Business & Economics, School of Education & Social Sciences, and School of Health Sciences.
These degree courses on offer in the 2024/2025 cycle take four years to complete and are affordable in some way. They include a Bachelor of Science in Biology, whose fee is Ksh224,400, a Bachelor of Science in Economics costing Ksh183,600, similar to Economics and Statistics, a degree in Early Childhood Education, and a Bachelor of Commerce, among a few others.
A degree in nursing, optometry and vision sciences, clinical medicine, and computer science at Kaimosi Friends University is slightly expensive as its tuition fees range from Ksh275,000 to above Ksh300,000. Check out all its courses with its respective fee structure here;
Kaimosi Friends University degree courses and fees in 2024
No.
Course name
Fee (2024)
1.
Bachelor of Science (Biology)
Ksh224,400
2.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Ksh306,000
3.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ksh275,400
4.
Bachelor of Commerce
Ksh183,600
5.
Bachelor of Education (Arts)
Ksh183,600
6.
Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and Criminal Justice)
Ksh153,000
7.
Bachelor of Education (Science)
Ksh244,800
8.
Bachelor of Social Work
Ksh153,000
9.
Bachelor of Science in Economics
Ksh183,600
10.
Bachelor of Science (Applied Statistics, with IT)
Ksh244,800
11.
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education
Ksh183,600
12.
Bachelor of Science (Economics and Statistics)
Ksh183,600
13.
Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics and Resource Management)
Ksh275,400
14.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Ksh275,400
15.
Bachelor of Education (French)
Ksh183,600
16.
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics with IT)
Ksh224,400
17.
Bachelor of Science (Physics with Appropriate Technology)
Ksh224,400
18.
Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
Ksh224,400
19.
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine and Community Health
Ksh275,400
20.
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics & Economics, with IT)
Ksh224,400
21.
Bachelor of Science (Optometry and Vision Sciences)
Ksh275,400
22.
Bachelor of Disaster Management & International Diplomacy
Ksh153,000
How many students are at Kaimosi Friends University?
Kaimosi Friends University reported having more than 4,000 students on campus after admitting 1,118 in 2022. Currently, the total student population is nearly 5,000.
The university, as a constituent college of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), is headed by an acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ogodo, M.J. Nandi, and Dr. Josephine S. Namwetako is the head of the Dean of Students Office.
