Tiisetso Ngoedi The MEC for Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Jacob Mamabolo, has issued a firm condemnation of so-called “construction mafias” armed criminal groups disrupting key infrastructure projects in Gauteng. Speaking during an interview on SABC Morning Live, Mamabolo revealed how these syndicates pose as local business forums, using threats and violence…
FNB’s recent card data reveals that young South Africans born between 1997 and 2012 are growing more influential within the card payments’ customer base. FNB Card’s latest data shows Gen Z customers make up a growing 6.5% of the total spend within the bank’s retail banking segment, with their spend value growing by 11% year…
Nokuzola Cossie Trusts have become a buzzword in many social conversations – from YouTubers telling viewers to “buy every asset under a trust” to detractors calling them costly tools reserved for the rich. In an age of easily accessible advice, it can be difficult to decipher whether a trust is a practical tool or an…
“ Netsai Ngidi A reliable payment system is crucial for any business, not just for receiving payments, but for ensuring convenience, trust, and smooth operations. POS devices enable businesses to accept multiple payment methods, manage sales data, and enhance customer service. With so many options available, choosing the right POS device and payment method can…
The Department of Social Development (DSD) will host the provincial commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 27 June 2025 at Ga-Mokgotho Community Hall, Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality. This year’s global theme, “The evidence is clear – Invest in prevention,” is a call for urgent and coordinated action to prevent substance…
South Africa’s energy transition is entering a critical phase, according to the latest Energy Market Projections report from Cresco and Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking. The June 2025 update builds on earlier projections from July 2024, incorporating substantial changes following November’s draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP2024), which SANEDI remodelled using a multi-nodal approach. Cresco updates its…
As National Insurance Awareness Day approaches on 28 June, Budget Insurance is sounding the alarm: nearly 1 in 3 South Africans who submitted claims after household break-ins in the past year were not adequately insured, often discovering painful gaps in their cover when it was already too late. And while this points to household cover,…
The Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has paid tribute to outgoing hospital board members at a special certification ceremony held on Thursday, 19 June, at the Gauteng College of Nursing’s Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital Campus. The event marked the end of a three-year term served by board members across Gauteng’s public hospitals,…
Kholofelo Mogotlane City Power is urging qualifying residents to urgently register for its Free Basic Electricity [FBE] Programme, with the July 31 deadline rapidly approaching. Since its launch on Tuesday, 17 June, the drive has registered 657 households, providing them with 50 kilowatt-hours [kWh] of free electricity monthly to cover essential needs. This initiative primarily targets…
The City of Johannesburg Department of Economic Development (DED) has successfully completed a Skills Development Programme for the National Certificate: Construction in Roadworks and Maintenance. The graduation ceremony will be held on the 26 June 2025 at the South West TVET college (SWGC) Molapo, Soweto This initiative enrolled 368 unemployed youth for a 12-month training…
