By THABO MOTLHABI For some children, a new pair of school shoes may seem like a small gift. But for learners who come from struggling households, it can mean dignity, confidence and a reminder that someone cares. This was the message behind the recent School Shoes Donation Drive hosted by Betty Lekgetho, founder of Masechaba…
BY:TANA MALINGA South Africans looking for a delicious and affordable way to kick off the weekend have reason to celebrate as Pick n Pay and First National Bank through its eBucks Rewards proudly bring back the much-loved Burger Friday deal. Launching on 06 March 2026 and running every Friday until 26 June 2026, the popular…
Tana Malinga Africa’s biggest football stage lights up Morocco as the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 kicks off on 21 December 2025 and runs until 18 January 2026. The continent’s finest 24 national teams will compete for pride, passion, and Africa’s most prestigious football crown. Morocco, the host nation, opens the tournament in Group…
Kopano Monaheng THE reason most Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) don’t succeed is a lack of skills. The black owned businesses are often the ones that struggle the most. But Standard Bank SME National Pitch Challenge wants to change this. They started the competition three years ago. Head of enterprise and supplier development for business…
Pretoria, 22 July 2025 – The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) is excited to share the fantastic results of the South African team at the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO), which took place in Australia from 10 to 20 July. The IMO is one of the biggest and most important mathematics competitions in the world, where high…
South Africa’s wheelchair tennis star Alwande Sikhosana (25) has officially landed in Berlin, Germany, where he begins a crucial four-tournament European campaign that could see him break into the world’s top 14 male wheelchair tennis players and secure qualification for the prestigious World Grand Slams. His European tour starts on Wednesday in Berlin, before continuing…
Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, will host the fifth edition of its seminal Climate Summit. The Summit, which will be held in Johannesburg on 9 September, is one of the cornerstones of Standard Bank’s sustainability strategy. This year’s Summit will focus on climate adaptation and resilience under the theme of energy,…
For small business owners, choosing the right bank account shouldn’t be just about the lowest monthly fee; it needs to be about making sure the account supports the way their business operates. A mismatch between account type and business banking activity can result in hidden costs and missed opportunities to access value. That’s according to…
Palesa Mabasa, is head of business development at FNB Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that do not prioritise employee productivity, as a crucial part of their overall strategy, could significantly hinder the success and growth of their businesses. “The key to driving productivity is a clear, people-first strategy built on the four pillars of incentives,…
What started with a fresh pizza range and a single SPAR Sea Point listing during COVID has grown into a new way for the 34-year-old restaurant brand to reach South African consumers. For more than 30 years, Col’Cacchio has been part of South Africa’s restaurant landscape. When COVID changed the way people ate, the family-owned…
