A LAMENT FOR SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTHCARE: THERE IS ANOTHER WAY

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…

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FNB INVEST IN GREENER , HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES WITH COSMO CITY TREE PLANTING DRIVE

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…

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GREEN HYDROGEN CENTRE LAUNCH SIGNALS NEW ERA FOR VUT AND STANDARD BANK

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…

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TELKOM CELEBRATES WOMEN’S SPORTING EXCELLENCE AT THE 20TH ANNUAL GSPORTS AWARDS 

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…

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FNB CONNECT’S GLOBAL TRAVEL eSIM LINKS SOUTH AFRICANS TO OVER 240 INTRNATIONAL MOBILE NETWORKS

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,…

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DUT HOSTS STUDENT DIVERSITY FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE CULTURE AND INCLUSION

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…

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DURBAN TAXI STRIKE LEAVES THOUSANDS STRANDED AMID PERMIT DISPUTES

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…

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