Here’s what to do before you take on a loan this year For many South Africans, borrowing remains an essential part of daily life. But January often brings added pressure. Back-to-school costs, festive season debt, and the familiar ‘Januworry’can stretch household budgets to the limit. As this pressure marks the start of 2026, taking on…
Pride Hlungwani, Senior marketing & transformation manager, bp Southern Africa If you aren’t a member of at least one loyalty programme, you’re in the minority. According to a recent TruthLoyalty and BrandMapp survey, 82% of South Africans used loyalty programmes in 2025, up from 76% in 2023 and 67% in 2015. There’s a good reason…
South Africa has done it. Bafana Bafana have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Round of 32, and Castle Lager is celebrating by buying the country a beer. In honour of this historic achievement, Castle Lager is giving every South African of legal drinking age the chance to claim a free Castle Lager can….
Kaizer Chiefs supporter wins R50 000 for having an active Betway account The Soweto Derby delivered unforgettable moments both on and off the field as Betway rewarded supporters in spectacular fashion at Saturday’s Betway Premiership Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in Soweto. While the football captured national attention, it was the fans who truly stole the spotlight….
TANA MALINGA A new football development initiative, Africa United, has officially been launched, opening an exciting pathway for South Africa’s most promising young footballers. The programme is designed to identify and nurture top 17- and 18-year-old players based in South Africa, giving them a rare opportunity to showcase their talent on an international stage. Announced…
Those who did not have anywhere to go this Easter holidays, were seen having the best time of their lives at this year’s Rand Show. Entertainment for them was galore! Pictures by Kopano Monaheng
By Charmaine NkosiDurban University of Technology (DUT) hosts a transformative event, the Qhakaza Ladies Network. The network was established to uplift and empower female students with mentorship and sponsorship opportunities, as well as a whole lot of things where they can connect with one another to discuss social issues affecting them. The event took place…
Thembisa Shologu The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to building safer communities, particularly for vulnerable groups, while creating much-needed employment opportunities with a clear focus on addressing poverty. Addressing the media following the delivery of provincial government departments’ Budget Votes at the Legislature on Thursday, Premier Panyaza Lesufi and his EXCO…
AS South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the historic June 16, 1976 uprising, the South African Music Awards (SAMA) pays tribute to the courageous young people who stood against oppression and helped change the course of our nation’s history. The Soweto Uprising remains one of the defining moments in South Africa’s struggle for freedom….
Strengthening STREAM education (Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and inspiring the next generation of innovators took centre stage as the Honourable Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, conducted an official visit to Africa’s largest science centre, the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, on Friday, 24 July. This high-profile engagement took place during…
