BY: TANA MALINGA For many South African students, completing a qualification does not always lead to the next chapter of opportunity. Each year, thousands finish their studies but remain unable to graduate due to unpaid university fees from previous academic years. This unpaid balance, known as historical debt, refers to outstanding fees owed to universities…
BY: TANA MALINGA Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, today visited Meadowlands in Soweto to support a community clean-up and health awareness campaign aimed at promoting a cleaner, healthier environment. The initiative brings together the Gauteng Department of Health, environmental health practitioners, waste pickers, community leaders and residents in a shared effort to…
BY: TANA MALINGA The Gauteng Provincial Legislature will officially open its 2026 programme with the State of the Province Address (SOPA) scheduled for Monday, 23 February 2026 at the Nasrec Expo Centre. The sitting will be presided over by Speaker Morakane Mosupyoe, who will host Premier Panyaza Lesufi as he delivers the annual address outlining…
BY:TANA MALINGA FlySafair has resumed its scheduled flights to and from Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) from 17 February 2026, following the successful refurbishment of the airport’s main runway. The runway had been severely damaged by the devastating floods that struck Limpopo in January. During the disruption, Hoedspruit Airport remained partially operational. Smaller carriers continued operating via…
Rapid innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and wearables have raised questions about the role of the smartphone in the future technology ecosystem. But even with the rise of new connected devices in the home, school, car and office, smartphones look set to retain their position as the hub through which people…
BY:TANA MALINGA Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has become the first African bank to issue Flac notes. The bank acted as issuer and arranger in the successful execution of a R2 billion Flac note issuance structured across four tranches. Flac notes are new regulatory instruments introduced by the South African Reserve Bank to…
BY:TANA MALINGA Standard Bank has invested R1 billion to enhance its online banking platform, reinforcing the digital banking experience for Business and Commercial Banking (BCB) clients. Launched in October 2024, the upgraded platform forms part of a phased client migration journey. Enhancements are introduced progressively as part of the bank’s broader digital modernisation programme. All…
BY: TANA MALINGA Mamelodi Sundowns boosted their title challenge with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Orlando Pirates in a Betway Premiership showdown at FNB Stadium on Wednesday night. The match started at a high tempo, with both sides pressing and looking dangerous in attack. Sundowns struck first in the 36th minute when forward Brayan Léon…
The Gauteng Department of e-Government will from tomorrow 19-20 February host a Youth Tech Expo. The much anticipated Expo aims to empower young people with digital skills, career opportunities and practical knowledge to leverage technology for social impact and economic inclusion. The two-day will take place expo takes place at Vosloorus Civic Centre in Vosloorus,…
Betway understands that not all soccer fans can afford to buy tickets to go watch their favourite teams play at FNB stadium this evening. Hence there are competitions like S’bonise by Betway today where fans can participate in it and win match tickets. Betway and Ezimtoti News are giving away stadium tickets to their lucky…
