MSC Cruises released photos of the moment that the newly refurbished MSC Magnifica transited through the Panama Canal as part of her 2026 World Cruise. The ship’s passage through one of the world’s greatest engineering achievements serves as a major highlight of the global journey, offering guests a rare opportunity to experience this iconic route connecting the…
Standard Bank has published its inaugural Youth Barometer Report, exploring how South Africans aged 18 to 35 are managing their finances amid rising costs and economic uncertainty. Harnessing valuable insights and data from Standard Bank’s Personal and Private Banking and Liberty, it reveals a financially stretched but resilient generation making intentional, pragmatic decisions. “Our research…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced the match officials for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024 to be staged from July 5-26. A total of 46 Referees, Assistant Referees and Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will be part of the prestigious continental finals with Africa’s top female officials chosen for…
Women are often the glue that holds families together. They are caregivers, providers, planners and, increasingly, wealth creators. Yet while many spend their lives protecting others, they often overlook one equally important responsibility: protecting themselves and planning for the future of those who depend on them. According to Statistics South Africa’s 2025 General Household Survey,…
There will be no resting on any laurels for Kaizer Chiefs following their impressive 2-0 shut-out of Stellenbosch FC last Sunday That’s the message from assistant-coach, Cedric Kaze as they shift attention to facing Polokwane City in the Club’s opening home match of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season at FNB stadium on Wednesday evening. “We…
Tana Malinga The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is stepping up its work to renew key public spaces across the province, continuing its wider effort to tackle the 13 major challenges facing Gauteng under the G13 programme. On Friday, 7 November 2025, several GPG departments will join forces with the City of Johannesburg, the Jozi My…
As South Africa joins the global community in marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) in Standerton today, 26 June, the Department of Social Development (DSD) is cautioning South Africans against the use of illegal and unregistered treatment centres that are putting the lives of vulnerable people at serious risk. This…
Christo Wessels Smart homes and connected cars have generated plenty of hype over the past 15 years, but the progress we have made in this time is undeniable. Smart speakers, digital cameras and efficient LED lighting are just some of the smart home features that have rapidly become common in many households. When it comes…
South African household services company Maid4U is expanding its franchise footprint as part of its mission to bring greater professionalism, structure and dignity to the country’s domestic services sector. The company’s franchise model is built around a widespread but often overlooked challenge. Families need reliable domestic workers, nannies, caregivers and gardeners, while workers need training,…
South Africa’s domestic and care work sector plays a vital role in keeping households and families functioning, yet the people working in it are often undervalued and the industry itself remains largely misunderstood. For Lindiwe Shibambo, founder of Maid4U, changing this perception has been a central part of her entrepreneurial journey since establishing the business…
