Kopano MonahengMajority of young South Africans are unemployment.Many of these people are starting businesses with a hope that they would hire more people, one day, to help fight unemployment.Though anyone can start a business, not all startups are successful.Standard Bank understands that for small and medium enterprises to succeed, they need funding and ongoing support…
Tana Malinga The 2025 South African Future Trust (SAFT) Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre brought together business leaders, policy makers, and young entrepreneurs to discuss new ideas for South Africa’s growing SME sector. First National Bank (FNB) played a major role as one of the event partners, supporting small businesses to connect, learn, and…
AFTER South Africa’s disappointing 0-1 defeat to Mozambique in the opening match of the 2025 COSAFA Cup in Mangaung on Wednesday, coach Vela Khumalo reflected on the setback with a mixture of honesty and determination. He admitted that the result was disappointing but also remained optimistic, saying the team is ready to bounce back in…
Daisy Lesenyego The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) has launched a new Digital Application Process to streamline applications for affordable rental housing, enhance security, and combat fraud. This innovative system aims to guide residents through a transparent application journey, ensuring clarity and preventing misinformation. Central to the new process is a QR code-based pre-screening registration, serving as the…
The Gauteng Department of e-Government (e-Gov), in partnership with Microsoft, will host the closing ceremony of the Youth Tech Expo (YTE) G13 Hackathon Grand Finale on Thursday, 09 July 2026, at the Microsoft Offices in Johannesburg. The closing ceremony will be led by Gauteng Premier Mr. Panyaza Lesufi, together with the Gauteng MEC for e-Government,…
The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has acknowledged the recent judgment delivered by the Gauteng High Court regarding the provision of radiation oncology services to cancer patients. The Department is currently in the process of carefully studying the ruling to fully appreciate its contents and implications. Once this review has been concluded, the Department will…
In just two years, SASKO’s Siyasizana Play Better initiative has reached a milestone that speaks to the power of purpose and collective action. 1,000 playgrounds at early childhood development centres (ECDs) and primary schools have been upgraded across South Africa, providing safe and engaging play spaces to more than one million children. To mark this…
Music Business Awards Africa celebrates the people and organisations behind the continent’s music industry, symbolising visibility, recognition and a commitment to strengthening the business infrastructure that makes African music possible. The stage is set for the inaugural Music Business Awards Africa (MBAA) Nominees Announcement, with Murumba Pitch, Mthunzi, iFani and De Rose confirmed to perform…
Everlytic’s latest 2025 research report – developed in partnership with BreadCrumbs Linguistics – unpacks the real power of incentive-based email campaigns. Drawing on insights from over six billion emails sent via the Everlytic platform in 2024, the study reveals the 20 top-performing rewards-driven mailers across 16 industries. From eye-popping open rates to loyalty that sticks, this…
By KOPANO MONAHENG Every year, South Africa celebrates thousands of matric learners who pass with distinctions, applauding their hard work as they prepare to further their studies at universities and TVET colleges across the country. Their achievements are a source of pride for families, schools and communities. However, these learners did not reach matric on…
