Underdogs: How Small Players Can Become Business Titans is in bookstores nationwide, with launch events in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban Being the smaller player is not a handicap to overcome on the way to the top. It is the advantage.That is the argument of Underdogs: How small players can become business titans, the new…
Historic Soweto institution relaunches with renewed hope for township creatives By THABO MOTLHABI Funda Community College is entering a new chapter, with renewed hopes of nurturing Black talent and restoring its place in Soweto’s educational and creative history. The historic institution was relaunched on Saturday, 10 October 2026, at its College Hall in Diepkloof Zone…
By THABO MOTLHABI PASSING to the next grade is every parent’s wish, but academic success requires more than classroom lessons. For learners to thrive, they also need opportunities to build confidence, improve their vocabulary and develop their skills beyond the classroom. Lesedi La Batsha After School hosted the Heritage Spelling Bee Competition on 3 October…
Now in its 17th year, the Discovery Schools Soccer programme continues to champion youth health and wellness through football, expanding its reach while creating more opportunities for young South Africans to participate, compete and develop as athletes and individuals. The programme’s October action culminates in the Discovery JVW Diamond League Playoff, taking place from 17–18…
Firestone closed Heritage Month by marked nine decades in South Africa with a celebration of music, manufacturing and legacy at Johannesburg’s music and cultural hub.On 30 September 2026, music pioneer Oskido joined award-winning singer-songwriter Zoë Modiga and award-winning Afrikaans artist Bernice West at Untitled Basement in Braamfontein for an intergenerational conversation about the people who…
Vodacom South Africa and SmartOps Fleet have brought together partners from the technology, financial services, automotive and e-hailing sectors, in a new integrated programme designed to broaden participation in South Africa’s growing e-hailing economy.With an ambition to introduce up to 55,000 vehicles over the next 9 to 12 months, the programme could support up to…
Emirates Holidays has launched the Thailand Pass, offering exclusive benefits across shopping, dining and leisure activities for customers travelling to and throughout Thailand. Available to Emirates Holidays customers traveling to Thailand, the pass unlocks exclusive offers of up to 40% off, with no minimum spend. In Kenya, travellers can reach Thailand through Dubai. Emirates operates…
adidas unveiled the new Lucid Pink colourway of the Adizero Dropset Pro with an exclusive hybrid training session at its Sandton City store on 1 October, bringing together VIP guests and hybrid training enthusiasts to experience and put the latest addition to the Adizero Dropset franchise to the test. Led by Gold’s Gym South Africa,…
adidas Originals and Willy Chavarria have released a collection this Fall which draws from the gritty energy of 90s style, while continuing Chavarria’s exploration of proportion, identity, and cultural heritage. The collection takes inspiration from vintage sportswear silhouettes, playing with exaggerated proportions and layered styling. Across apparel and footwear, familiar adidas heritage silhouettes are reworked…
By THABO MOTLHABI WORDS became weapons of knowledge as young learners from across the West Rand battled it out in a lively competition designed to sharpen their spelling, vocabulary and reading skills. The annual Digital Spelling Bee Whizz and Dictionary Whizz Competition, hosted by the Thandeka Knowledge Hub Foundation, was held at the Gauteng Provincial…
