Ross Volk, Managing Director at MSC Cruises As the South African winter continues to roll in and the chill bites at your heels, there’s no reason to hunker down under heavy blankets dreaming of sunshine. Instead, consider this your sign to set sail for warmer horizons. Cruising has never been more appealing or more accessible…
The Poetry, Comedy and Storytelling Council (PoeComSto Council) is proud to announce its official establishment as part of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture’s (DSAC) national drive to restructure and revitalise South Africa’s creative sector. PoeComSto is one of 17 newly formed Sector Cluster Councils developed through the August 2024 bosberaad consultation with artists…
The Gauteng Department of Health’s (GDoH) ambitious mission to digitise 800 million pages of patient records across 37 hospitals is starting to become a reality after the successful digitisation of 800 000 patient records at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH). Already, specialised teams have commenced with the digitisation of records at Thelle Mogoerane Regional…
Charlene Louw Today, on International Beer Day, we raise our glasses not just to beer, but to the people, places, and purpose behind every bottle brewed in South Africa. Beer is one of the world’s oldest beverages, but its role in modern South Africa is anything but outdated. The local beer industry contributes over R70 billion annually…
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, launched the Merchant Development Programme, a transformative initiative aimed at unlocking opportunities for township-based automotive businesses in Krugersdorp. The programme is championed by g-FleeT Management, the Trading Entity of the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, in partnership with the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) and WesBank…
The much-anticipated MTN8 season opener between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City will be played in front of a full house, with tickets for the Saturday showdown already completely sold out. Orlando Stadium will be packed to capacity as fans eagerly anticipate their first glimpse of the defending champions in action this season. Adding extra excitement…
FNB is pleased to announce the appointment of Ghana Msibi as the new CEO for FNB Business, South Africa’s largest SME lender, serving over one million customers. Msibi will be driving the FNB Business strategy that is focused on growth, as we accelerate our leadership position in this segment and increase market share in business…
The 25-basis point interest rate cut by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) was largely expected, given the prevailing low inflation and muted economic growth in the first quarter of 2025. South Africa’s GDP grew by only 0.1% in the first quarter, while inflation remained at the lower end of the SARB’s target range, at…
First National Bank (FNB) will reduce its prime lending rate by 0.25% following the decision taken earlier today by the South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee to lower its benchmark repo rate by 0.25%. FNB will adjust its rates on prime-linked accounts with effect from Friday 1 August 2025. “The Reserve Bank’s decision to…
It’s that time again! The Premier Soccer League (PSL) and MTN South Africa have officially launched the 2025 MTN8 tournament, marking 18 seasons of elite football, fierce rivalries, and fan-fuelled passion. The action kicks off on Saturday, 2 August 2025, and if the new season’s energy is anything to go by, we are in for…
