South Africa’s Black Friday, Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday delivered a strong four-day surge, with retailers and township SMEs benefiting from robust consumer demand. Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking’s Merchant Solutions Head shares key insights. Integrated Payments Drive Growth Businesses offering seamless payment options contactless, online, and mobile saw significant gains. “The strength…
29 September 2029.The Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Cllr Dada Morero, officially launched the Jabavu Mixed Housing Precinct Development in Soweto on 26 September 2025. He was joined by the MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, the MMC for Economic Development, Cllr Nomoya Mnisi, and the CEO of the Johannesburg Property Company, Musa Makhunga. The…
Tana Malinga AmaZulu FC continue to show strong form in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership after an exciting 3–2 victory over TS Galaxy at Moses Mabhida Stadium. The match was a true test of character. AmaZulu fell behind twice but refused to give up. TS Galaxy took the lead in the second half through Victor Letsoalo,…
Lesotho’s 10km national record holder, Neheng Khatala, is ready for triple the challenge this August when she takes on South Africa’s largest women’s month celebration – the Totalsports Women’s Race in Durban (Sunday, 3 August), Cape Town (Saturday, 9 August), and Johannesburg (Sunday, 17 August). Established in 2001, this iconic race continues to empower women…
FNB’s Integrated Advice Product Head Ester Ochse says, “Pressure changes how we make decisions. When costs increase unexpectedly, the instinct is often to respond immediately, whether by cutting back in ways that aren’t sustainable, or making financial choices that don’t fully account for what comes next. But short-term financial shocks require a clear understanding of…
Mamelodi Sundowns, one of South Africa’s most successful football clubs, has announced the establishment of Mamelodi Sundowns Soccer Schools. They partnership with the Global Soccer Schools International, one South Africa’s most successful grassroots football development organisations. The partnership, which was launched in Midrand, was attended by the Chairman of Mamelodi Sundowns, Tlhopie Motsepe, Head of…
On Saturday 28 June 2025, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Velenkosi Hlabisa and senior members of his office will be visiting Kliptown in Region G, Johannesburg South. Minister Hlabisa will be leading an outreach initiative in Johannesburg, themed “Winter Risk Awareness”, focusing on disaster risk avoidance and preparedness from 8am in Nomzamo and…
International R&B icon Karyn White is set to headline a powerful live performance in Durban as part of the ICONIC GLOBAL Advocacy Concert Against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), a purpose-driven evening that blends music, advocacy and community action. Taking place on 4 April at the prestigious Olive Convention Centre, the concert will bring together…
Rising fuel prices met with real savings for households through eBucks Fuel remains one of the most unavoidable expenses for South African households, and with ongoing supply chain pressures expected to keep upward momentum on fuel prices in the months ahead, managing the cost of every litre has become increasingly important. Against this backdrop, eBucks…
As South Africans continue to face mounting financial pressures, Vodacom is stepping up with its most rewarding Summer Campaign to date. The 2025 Extra Your Summer campaign delivers unprecedented value through the company’s richest data deal ever and over R500 million in prizes and rewards, designed to offer real relief during tough times. At the heart of…
