South African U23 Men’s National team coach Raymond Mdaka is hoping that the two friendly matches against Algeria will give an indication of the way forward for his charges as they embark on the road to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The newly assembled squad will play their first match on Thursday (1 October…
A ruthless Bafana Bafana delivered a devastating performance as coach Pitso Mosimane’s charges thumped Eritrea 5-0 in an away 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier played at the Al-Salam Stadium in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday night. After weathering an early storm from Eritrea during the opening minutes of the match, the South African senior men’s…
By KOPANO MONAHENGIf you have never attended the Albany Joburg Kota Festival, you are missing out on an experience that brings together good food, music, entertainment and people looking for a break from the pressures of everyday life.My experience at this year’s festival was amazing, and one of the biggest improvements was the venue. It…
One pink cap among every 12 bottles: SPAR and Cancervive make a breast cancer statistic impossible to overlook. Shoppers visiting SPAR stores from 1-31 October may notice something different in the bottled-water aisle. Among the familiar white caps on SPAR 500ml Still Water bottles, one in every 12 will be pink, representing the statistic that…
Education is one of the biggest investments that parents will make in their children’s future. Yet new research from FNB shows that while 86% of parents are planning for education costs, only 49% have a clear, structured plan in place. What’s more, 70% say, in hindsight, they would have done something differently, with many wishing…
Standard Bank Group CEO, Sim Tshabalala, visits Luanda to commemorate the milestone and reaffirm the Group’s commitment to Angola Standard Bank Angola (“SBA”) today commemorated the admission of its shares to trading on the Equity Market operated by the Angola Debt and Securities Exchange (“BODIVA”) through the holding of the ‘Ring the Bell’ ceremony. This…
Vodacom Group, the leading pan African connectivity, digital and financial services company serving more than 243 million customers, with mobile networks covering a total population of over 596 million people, has established a Foundation to consolidate and strengthen its impact on the continent. The Vodacom Foundation, which brings together the eight Foundations across its footprint…
By THABO MOTLHABI Mohlakeng Hostel was transformed into a vibrant celebration of culture and community spirit on Saturday, 26 September 2026, as hostel dwellers, cultural groups and guests gathered to mark Heritage Day. Hosted by Mohlakeng Hostel chairperson and Nduna Emmanuel Wesi, the annual ceremony brought people from different cultural backgrounds together through traditional dances,…
Soweto Tourism, FNB and KAMERS/Makers launch a two-day retail showcase of Soweto’s makers, brands and food producers on 26–27 September One hundred of Soweto’s small businesses and creative entrepreneurs will sell, show and tell their stories at the first Soweto Small Business Showcase, at Maponya Mall on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026. Presented…
By KOPANO MONAHENG Nonhlanhla Nene dreamt of owning a beauty business when she was still a teenager, but that dream had to wait. At the time, Nonhlanhla was working in the retail industry and life was going well. However, the mother of two eventually decided to follow her own dream instead of continuing to work…
