Verna van Diemen

Content Manager, Saturday Star

South African teacher faces lifetime ban after borrowing over R800k from school and parents

Verna van Diemen|Published

A Johannesburg-born teacher has been indefinitely banned from UK classrooms after borrowing over R800 000 from her school community and failing to repay the funds. ...

Government responds to Sassa card renewal crisis with deadline extension

Verna van Diemen and Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Growing frustration over gold-to-black card migration prompts delay to March 20

Three friends, one vision: building a brand with purpose

Verna van Diemen|Published

From childhood friends to business partners, Konto Khalo’s founders are on a mission to change the way we view waste.

Minister De Lille unveils visa reforms as South Africa prepares for Meetings Africa 2025

Verna van Diemen|Published

South Africa is making significant strides in enhancing its business tourism sector, with new visa reforms aimed at simplifying travel for international visitors, ...