JOBURG HAILS RECORD-BREAKING SUCCESS OF THE 2025 SOWETO MARATHON

The City of Johannesburg is celebrating the resounding success of the 2025 African Bank Soweto Marathon, affectionately known as The People’s Race. Once again, the event showcased Soweto as one of South Africa’s most iconic sporting and cultural destinations. This year’s marathon attracted an impressive 18,000 runners — placing it firmly alongside major national races…

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JOBURG RESIDENTS URGED TO REGISTER FOR FREE BASIC ELECTRICITY BY JULY DEADLINE

Kholofelo Mogotlane City Power is urging qualifying residents to urgently register for its Free Basi​c 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…

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G WELLNESS COMPANY LIMITED PARTNERS WITH WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS TO LAUNCH THE FIRST INTERNATIONALLY BRANDED HOTEL IN BANJUL, THE GAMBIA

Abdul Melhem, Director Franchise Operations, MEA ; Manish Tilokani, Chairman of MP Trading Group ; Dimitris Manikis President EMEA ; Govind Mundra Head of Development MEA  G Wellness Company Limited, a subsidiary of MP Trading Group, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company, to debut the first…

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SOWETO KOTA PICNIC 2026 A SUCCESS!

The streets of Orlando East came alive with vibrant energy, music, and the rich aromas of local culinary heritage as the highly anticipated Soweto Kota Picnic successfully took place on Saturday, 6 June 2026, at the sophisticated Le Phonic Lounge.​The event proved to be a massive success, drawing food enthusiasts, families, and community members from…

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LOCAL WINE PRODUCERS TAKE CENTER STAGE AT PROUDLY SA EXPOAs

South African winemakers navigate an increasingly volatile economic landscape, Proudly South African has announced the return of its highly anticipated Local Wine Expo. Taking place from Friday, 24 July to Sunday, 26 July 2026 at the Prison Break Market in Lonehill, Johannesburg, this year’s three-day showcase explicitly aims to champion local producers and fast-track industry…

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IT’S A NEW AGE!

Kopano MonahengWHEN foreign countries care about your development, there’s hope for the future of Mzansi.That was the spirit when the Chinese Embassy in Mzansi along with the Gauteng MEC for Education, Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane officially opened the Science Center on Friday 21 November. The Inauguration of the L.I.S.T.E.N Science Exhibition in…

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FNB mean business!

By Tana Malinga WHILE depositing and withdrawing of money often happen in banks, there’s another way also to do it. Zibu Nqala, FNB’s points of presence CEO, believes banking services should be made accessable in spaza shops and small businesses across the country in order to make life easier for people unlike when they’ve to…

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FNB INTRODUCES MY ADVISOR ON THE FNB APP TO EMPOWER FAMILIES WITH CONTEXTUAL FINANCIAL INSIGHTS

AS South African households face intensified financial pressure, FNB is reshaping how customers engage with their money through the launch of My Advisor on the FNB App, a digital capability designed to help customers better understand and manage their finances through accessible and practical tools. In a challenging economic environment, where financial security and certainty…

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