By Dr Dumisani Bomela, Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital Association ofSouth AfricaThere’s an old African idiom: “When elephants fight, the grass suffers.” The“elephants”, however, are two interdependent players in healthcare: thegovernment, which is pushing for the National Health Insurance (NHI), andprivate healthcare providers and funders, who have long raised serious concernsabout the initiative.At the…
BPSouthern Africa (BPSA) has deepened its commitment to inclusive growth and skills development with the launch of the Impumelelo Bursary Programme, which this year awarded bursaries to 32 frontline staff at its service stations. This initiative is designed to help bpSA’s service champions build a better future for themselves, their families and the communities they…
05 September 2025: In celebration of Arbor week and as a joint effort to drive sustainability and community upliftment, FNB partnered with Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) to plant 75 indigenous and fruit-bearing trees at the Basheshebahleka Community Project in Cosmo City, Johannesburg. This year’s Arbor Day initiative carries special significance as South Africa assumes the…
Tana Malinga The Vaal University of Technology (VUT), in collaboration with Standard Bank South Africa, officially launched its Green Hydrogen Centre on 4 September 2025, marking a historic step in advancing innovation, sustainability, and industry-focused education. The event brought together influential leaders, including Mr. Maemo Kope, Acting Executive Director of TTI, Prof. Khehla Ndlovu, Vice-Chancellor…
Telkom proudly reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women in sport at the prestigious 20th Annual gsport Awards, held on Saturday, 30 August 2025, in Johannesburg. As the sponsor of the Telkom Woman of the Year category, we extend heartfelt congratulations to Akhona Poswayo, a trailblazer in rugby and sport management whose tireless work continues to…
The City of Joburg Property Company (JPC) is pleased to announce the official appointment of Mr. Musawakhe (Musah) Makhunga as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from 1 September 2025. His tenure is for a period of five (5) years fixed term. Mr. Makhunga has served as Acting CEO and successfully guided the organisation…
04 September 2025: FNB Connect has launched its new a Global Travel eSIM, allowing customers to stay affordably and effortlessly connected across more than 240 international mobile networks, without the need to swap SIM cards or worry about unexpected roaming fees. “FNB Connect’s focus on innovation is driven by a deep understanding of how our customers live,…
Charmaine NkosiThe Durban University of Technology (DUT) held a special Student Diversity Festival today at the Steve Biko Campus Sport Centre. The event was organized by DUT’s Centre for General Education and focused on celebrating different cultures, ideas, and backgrounds within the university.the festival welcomed international guest speakers who shared their thoughts and experiences. Students…
Charmaine NkosiThousands of commuters across Durban were left stranded on Thursday morning as the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) launched a two-day strike in protest over vehicle impoundments and delays in permit processing. The strike, which began in the early hours, saw taxi ranks across the city deserted, leaving workers and students scrambling for…
FNB named Best Consumer Digital Bank in South Africa 3 September 2025 – FNB has once again been awarded for its exceptional leadership in digital innovation, receiving eight awards at the Global Finance Best Digital Banks 2025 Awards: one of the most respected awards in global financial services. The awards celebrate excellence in digital innovation, customer experience,…
