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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
One epic competition. Ten fearless entrepreneurs. R800 000 up for grabs. After a dramatic first season that drew over 2.3 million views and saw the winning contestant walk away with R225 000, Engen The Making Of (TMO) is back for season 2 – and the stakes are higher than ever. Sponsored by Engen and powered by…
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…
South Africa’s new Plant Breeders’ Rights Act 12 of 2018 (new Act) has, by proclamation in the Government Gazette of 6 June 2025, been deemed to have been in effect since 1 June 2025. Thus, the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act 15 of 1976 (old Act) is now repealed. The new Act essentially has the aim…
