The Poetry, Comedy and Storytelling Council (PoeComSto Council) is proud to announce its official establishment as part of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture’s (DSAC) national drive to restructure and revitalise South Africa’s creative sector. PoeComSto is one of 17 newly formed Sector Cluster Councils developed through the August 2024 bosberaad consultation with artists…
The Gauteng Department of Health’s (GDoH) ambitious mission to digitise 800 million pages of patient records across 37 hospitals is starting to become a reality after the successful digitisation of 800 000 patient records at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH). Already, specialised teams have commenced with the digitisation of records at Thelle Mogoerane Regional…
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, launched the Merchant Development Programme, a transformative initiative aimed at unlocking opportunities for township-based automotive businesses in Krugersdorp. The programme is championed by g-FleeT Management, the Trading Entity of the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, in partnership with the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) and WesBank…
The much-anticipated MTN8 season opener between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City will be played in front of a full house, with tickets for the Saturday showdown already completely sold out. Orlando Stadium will be packed to capacity as fans eagerly anticipate their first glimpse of the defending champions in action this season. Adding extra excitement…
FNB is pleased to announce the appointment of Ghana Msibi as the new CEO for FNB Business, South Africa’s largest SME lender, serving over one million customers. Msibi will be driving the FNB Business strategy that is focused on growth, as we accelerate our leadership position in this segment and increase market share in business…
The 25-basis point interest rate cut by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) was largely expected, given the prevailing low inflation and muted economic growth in the first quarter of 2025. South Africa’s GDP grew by only 0.1% in the first quarter, while inflation remained at the lower end of the SARB’s target range, at…
First National Bank (FNB) will reduce its prime lending rate by 0.25% following the decision taken earlier today by the South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee to lower its benchmark repo rate by 0.25%. FNB will adjust its rates on prime-linked accounts with effect from Friday 1 August 2025. “The Reserve Bank’s decision to…
In commemoration of Mandela Day 2025, the Joburg Ombudsman warmly invites residents of the City of Johannesburg to open their hearts and extend support to the Poortjie community in Region G. Aligned with the theme “It is in your hands”, the campaign calls on individuals, businesses and community groups to donate new or gently used…
The organisers of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K has officially sold out – nearly a month ahead of race day – marking yet another significant milestone for this world-class series! An impressive 10 000 enthusiastic runners have secured their entries, all eager to be part of the…
On the 28 July, South Africa joined the global community in marking World Hepatitis Day 2025, which is observed annually to raise awareness of viral hepatitis and to call for urgent action to eliminate it as a public health threat. Under the theme “Let’s Break It Down,” this year’s campaign urged governments, healthcare systems, and…
