JOHANNESBURG AND TSHWANE HOST THE URBAN 20 MAYORAL SUMMIT,12-14 SEPTEMBER 2025

The Cities of Johannesburg and Tshwane co-hosted the Urban 20 (U20) Mayoral Summit from 12–14 September 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. This prestigious gathering brings together mayors from major G20 cities, providing a platform for essential dialogue that informs the deliberations of national leaders at the G20 Summit. The U20 Summit is a vital opportunity…

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OPPO FIND X9 SERIES, POWERED BY MEDIATEK’S FLAGSHIP DIMENSITY 9500 HAS LAUNCHED IN SOUTH AFRICA

MediaTek, an innovator of smartphone systems-on-chips (SoCs), has announced that the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset will feature in the Find X9 Series from leading global smartphone brand, OPPO. The Find X9 Series launched in South Africa on 7 November and is available exclusively through Vodacom. Setting new standards in on-device AI, console-class gaming, and…

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CAFCL PREVIEW: SAINT ELOI LUPOPO

It’s do-or-die for Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League as they host Congolese outfit Saint-Éloi Lupopo in the deciding leg of the Second Preliminary Round of the Champions League on Saturday afternoon. The must-win match takes place at the iconic Orlando Stadium, where the hosts face an uphill climb after suffering a heavy defeat…

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STANDARD BANK ACTS AS ADVISOR AND FACILITATES FUNDING FOR R11.5 BILLION FIBRE DEAL OF THE DECADE IN VODACOM-MAZIV JOINT VENTURE

Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has announced the financial close of a R11.5 billion deal that sees Vodacom, the biggest telecommunications company in South Africa by subscribers, acquire a 30% stake in Maziv, the owner of Dark Fibre Africa and Vumatel, in a new single fibre-providing entity. Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) was…

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JOBURG LIBRARIES EMPOWER COMMUNITIES ON DIGITAL LITERACY DAY

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Community Development, through its Library and Information Services, in partnership with the Library and Information Association of SA, hosted the second annual South African Digital Literacy Day at the Brixton Multipurpose Hall in Mayfair West on Thursday, 23 October 2025. The vibrant event brought together pupils, parents, community members,…

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FLYSAFAIR SECURES FIVE AWARDS AT THE 2025 SACAA CIVIL AVIATION INDUSTRY AWARDS

South Africa’s favourite low-cost airline has scooped five awards at the 2025 SACAA Civil Aviation Industry Awards, including the coveted Best Airline by Public Vote, a clear sign that travellers love flying with us! The SACAA Civil Aviation Industry Awards celebrate excellence across safety, innovation, customer service, and transformation, with winners selected by an independent…

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COUNTDOWN TO GREYLIST REMOVAL: THE ROLE OF TECH IN SA’S FATF JUDGEMENT DAY

Bradley Elliott In June this year, the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Strasbourg Plenary deemed South Africa successful in “substantially completing” its 22-item Action Plan for removal from the FATF greylist. This has set the stage for an authorised onsite visit in October when FATF will determine whether South Africa can finally be scrubbed from…

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MANDELA DAY IN PICS!

The surgical team at Sebokeng Hospital performing colostomy reversals & hip replacement surgeries as part of the #GPSurgicalMarathon. These life-changing procedures help patients regain mobility and dignity – restoring a sense of normality and improving their quality of life. Moti Care Foundation donates blankets and food at Baragwanath hospital on Mandela Day. Tembisa Hospital is…

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