Africa’s sole representatives at the IWBF Men’s U23 World Championship, South Africa’s Sasol AmaWheelies are in the middle of a four-game stretch at the global showpiece as they seek to qualify for the knockout stages. The African Champions faced off against a highly regarded and unbeaten Great Britain team on Friday evening at the Centro…
Today, the City of Johannesburg and the Gauteng Provincial Government came together to commemorate the 49th anniversary of the June 16, 1976 uprising, a pivotal moment in South Africa’s history. The event, which marked a turning point in the struggle for freedom, justice, and equality, was remembered at the Hector Pieterson Memorial. The commemoration was…
The Johannesburg Development Agency [JDA], acting on behalf of the City’s Transport Department, has commenced preparatory work for Phase 2 of the Rosebank Public Transport Facility upgrade. This project aims to modernise the bustling facility, located on Cradock Avenue with access from Biermann and Jellicoe Avenues, to meet the burgeoning commuter demand in the rapidly expanding Rosebank precinct. The…
Today, adidas unveils F50 SPARKFUSION, a football boot built specifically to support the performance requirements of the female body, based on the speed demands of the modern women’s game. Addressing reports that the majority of women players have at some point experienced discomfort while wearing a unisex football boot, F50 SPARKFUSION is born from adidas’…
Janis Robson South Africa faces a youth unemployment crisis, with 45.5% of young people unable to find work, and females experiencing higher unemployment rates than their male counterparts, according to the latest data from Stats SA. This crisis demands innovative solutions that go beyond traditional employment creation. Youth entrepreneurship stands out as a powerful and…
Improving patient experience of care is at the core of the Gauteng Department of Health’s (GDoH) priorities. Central to this is the continuous on boarding of more health facilities into the I Serve With a Smile (ISWAS) campaign. Tambo Memorial Hospital in Boksburg joined the list of facilities who have now institutionalised the campaign. MEC…
Almost halfway through the year, how are you doing on your money new year resolutions? At the start of the year, many people set New Year’s resolutions—committing to eat healthier, exercise more, live better, and improve their budgeting habits. Now that we’re almost halfway through the year, how are you doing with those commitments—especially…
The unbelievable story of a 21-year-old business owner As of the first quarter of 2025, South Africa’s youth unemployment rate (ages 15–34) has climbed to a staggering 46.1% according to Stats SA, an increase of 9.2 percentage points over the past decade. This makes it one of the highest rates in the world, highlighting the…
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…
Become more aware of how you’re spending your cash and you’ll be able to live within your means. You got through your Grade 12 exams and now you’ve made the wise decision to expand your education further – congrats! Even more exciting is that you’ll be spending the next few years living as a student….
