Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen, who surprised many on Saturday by taking the field at flanker off the replacements bench against the Barbarians, was excited about his new hybrid role in the national team, and said he looked forward to seeing how it pans out in future. The Boks lifted the Qatar Airways Cup after beating…
Old Mutual SMEgo has launched its second edition of the SMEGo Pitchathon, for businesses in the ICT and Financial Services offering a prize money of R4,2million an increase of over R1million from the 2024 edition. 14 businesses will be awarded R300,000 each towards their business needs. The launch was held at an event in Rosebank…
The Toyota Cup heads to Durban this July for a heavyweight clash between Kaizer Chiefs FC and Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko SC. Set for Saturday, 26 July 2025, at Moses Mabhida Stadium, the fixture brings together two clubs with proud legacies, passionate fanbases, and a shared place in the heritage of African football. The Toyota…
On Saturday 28 June 2025, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Velenkosi Hlabisa and senior members of his office will be visiting Kliptown in Region G, Johannesburg South. Minister Hlabisa will be leading an outreach initiative in Johannesburg, themed “Winter Risk Awareness”, focusing on disaster risk avoidance and preparedness from 8am in Nomzamo and…
Standard Bank Group has announced an adjustment to its executive retirement age, increasing the normal retirement age for executives from 60 to 63 years. This change forms part of the Group’s ongoing commitment to attracting, retaining, and nurturing top-tier talent. This change will take effect on 1 January 2026. All other employees’ normal retirement age…
Stars will look to the legendary South African footballer Benni McCarthy, to lead what they aim to be a historic run in their maiden appearance. The former Bafana Bafana star was officially unveiled as the Harambee Stars head coach in March, and has already been in charge in two competitive matches in the 2026 FIFA…
The SAI20 (Startup20 Artificial Intelligence Engagement Group), an official engagement group under the G20 framework, proudly announces its latest initiative to foster responsible and inclusive development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies worldwide. Bringing together key voices from startups, academia, government, and civil society, SAI20 is committed to shaping an AI-driven future that upholds ethical values,…
The Supreme Audit Institutions 20 (SAI20) summit, chaired this year by the Office of the Auditor-General of South Africa, opened with a powerful message about the evolving and indispensable role of audit institutions in shaping the public governance agenda. Speaking at the press conference, the South African Auditor-General emphasized the collective duty of SAIs to…
To clamp down on the mismanagement of funds, Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi will remove three Heads of Departments (HOD) following failure to comply with lifestyle audits. Addressing the media, Premier Lesufi said that 37% were categorised as high-risk or failed the assessment following an investigation conducted by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). Lesufi said officials…
Marumo Gallants F.C. confirms the appointment of Lafitte Alexandre as the club’s new Head Coach. The 28-year-old French coach brings a strong track record in leading teams in both France and Côte d’Ivoire. Alexandre most recently managed Stade d’Abidjan, where he guided the team to the Ivorian League title and qualification for the CAF Champions League group stages in the 2023/24 season. His…
