John Loos is the Senior Property Economist for Commercial Property Finance at FNB The FNB Commercial Property Broker Survey assesses a sample of commercial property brokers operating in and around Mzansi’s six major metros: the The City of Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, eThekwini, the City of Cape Town, and Nelson Mandela Bay. Decline in Business…
Kaizer Chiefs were hosted by Dutch Ambassador Joanne Doornewaard on Thursday at her residence in Pretoria ahead of the squad’s departure next week to the Netherlands for their pre-season camp. Several Amakhosi officials were present, including Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. and Marketing and Commercial Director Jessica Motaung. They were joined by five first-team players:…
Vodacom is now inviting applications for the 2026 intake to its Early Careers programmes, which aim to develop talent in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and offer meaningful employment and education opportunities. The programmes support Vodacom’s commitment to empowering youth in an inclusive digital society. “With digital technology reshaping the world of work, we…
Lerato Mailoane “Red meat is safe for consumption, and all protocols are in full effect at Karan Beef facilities.” That’s according to the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, during an oversite visit on Monday, 23 June 2025 at Karan Beef Feedlot in Heidelberg facility to combat the persistent Foot and mouth disease (FMD) Minister Steenhuisen…
Charne Moshoadiba In commemoration of Youth Month, the City of Johannesburg, led by Member of the Mayoral Committee [MMC] for Finance, Cllr. Margaret Arnolds, hosted a vital financial literacy programme at Bonwelong Primary School in Ivory Park, Region A. This initiative, held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, aimed to empower Grade 7 learners with essential…
Dominique van Wezop How today’s conferences are getting smarter, healthier and more human The days of rigid boardroom marathons and beige buffets are behind us. Today’s meetings and conferences are evolving – becoming more dynamic, more intentional, and yes, more enjoyable. As more companies return to in-person gatherings, the expectations have shifted. It’s no longer…
B20 South Africa on Tuesday highlighted the critical need for global cooperation as geopolitical fragmentation threatens to derail progress on pressing economic challenges. At a high-level briefing, business leaders and select task force chairs presented emerging policy recommendations aimed at fostering inclusive growth, combating corruption and closing Africa’s infrastructure funding gap ahead of their official…
Johannesburg, South Africa – As part of Men’s Mental Health Month, the City of Johannesburg’s Region G Health Department held a Men’s Day celebration to support and promote the well-being of male health workers. The event aimed to address the often-overlooked issue of men’s mental health and provide a platform for discussion and awareness. The…
Recently Gauteng MEC of Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, launched the province’s first-ever Municipal Economic Review and Outlook (MERO) report at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), the biggest stock exchange on the African continent. The MERO report, a partnership between the Gauteng Provincial Government and Ernst & Young – a multinational professional services firm…
Background On the 11th of April 2024, gantries of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project, popularly known as e-toll, were officially disconnected from the e-toll system across the province. Following the initial announcement by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana during his 2022 Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that e-tolls would be scrapped, the South African National Roads…
