IMAGE SUPPLIED BY: TANA MALINGA As the festive season fades and new-year expenses set in, many South Africans are feeling the strain of “Janu-worry”. Rising costs and stretched budgets have made financial discipline a priority for households across the country. According to Ester Ochse, Integrated Advice Product Head at FNB, this period presents an opportunity…
The City of Johannesburg wishes to inform customers with multiple properties of the once-off property rates adjustment reflecting on the July 2025 statements. The recent property rates adjustments reflecting on the municipal accounts for some residential property owners, follows the implementation of Section 6.3.5 of the 2024/25 Property Rates Policy, in alignment with Sections 15 and 17(1)(h)…
IMAGE SUPPLIED BY: TANA MALINGA South Africa’s festive season did more than boost retail sales, it confirmed a major change in how people pay, shop, and do business. New figures from Standard Bank show that higher spending, especially on groceries and food, has pushed digital payments into the centre of everyday commerce. As more consumers…
The Junior Springboks became the third South African team to claim world champion status by outplaying New Zealand 23-15 in the World Rugby U20 Championship Final in Rovigo on Saturday night. The SA U20s join the reigning Rugby World Cup champions, the Springboks, and the Blitzboks at the top of the World Rugby competition podium….
FlySafair, South Africa’s leading low-cost airline, celebrated the launch of its new direct route between Cape Town and Hoedspruit with a ceremonial event at Hoedspruit Airport yesterday. The new service marks a significant step forward in improving access to the central Kruger region and unlocking tourism-driven economic growth across Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Tourism remains a…
As Sandton remains the City of Johannesburg’s key economic hub, the municipality is acting to support its growth with sustainable, efficient, and inclusive transport solutions to meet rising development and travel demands. The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City’s Transport Department, has initiated a comprehensive review and update of the Sandton Integrated Transport Master Plan,…
Tana Malinga Lungile Siyaphi, 22, stepped into history as she was crowned White Star Miss Soweto 2025 at a dazzling finale held at the Soweto Theatre.The night was filled with elegance, confidence and heartfelt storytelling as 20 finalists took to the stage , but it was Lungile’s calm leadership, warm presence and strong community vision…
By KOPANO MONAHENG COMMUNITY media remain among the most effective marketing and communication platforms because they engage directly with people at grassroots level. However, many community media owners believe they are not receiving the recognition and support they deserve.Their close connection with local communities enables government departments, businesses, and organisations to communicate important information, raise…
Thembelihle Radebe The Speaker of Council in the City of Joburg, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, visited Zandspruit on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, to address residents on the importance of civic education, a process that equips citizens with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to participate effectively in civic life, understand their rights and responsibilities, and contribute…
BY: TANA MALINGA Music lovers can look forward to a smooth, soulful and unforgettable evening as the Gauteng Soul and Jazz Concert returns to Sunbet Arena on Saturday, 13 June 2026. Presented by Remoakantse Holdings, this much-loved event promises a night of pure musical class, blending soul, jazz and Afro-pop at the highest level. This…
