There was a time, when the phrase ‘soft life’ was what you whispered with envy while scrolling through your social media pages. You’d imagine yourself having that luxury breakfast on a Tuesday, spa days ‘just because,’ vacations with matching airport outfits, and the kind of financial freedom that meant never having to check your bank balance after…
Tana Malinga STANDARD BANK the first bank to honor and recognize “Inclusive Excellence Awards”. Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking (BCB) unveiled the trailblazing winners of its inaugural initiative, spotlighting South Africa’s Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) led by entrepreneurs with disabilities. More than an awards platform, the initiative signals a decisive shift toward…
Orlando Pirates chase another three points as they return to the Betway Premiership with a clash against Lamontville Golden Arrows on Tuesday night. This second league encounter in the space of a few days between the two sides takes place at Orlando Stadium, with the Buccaneers back in familiar territory after two weeks on the…
Every South African home has one. That little blue jar, nestled in the bathroom cabinet, stashed in grandma’s handbag, or sitting on the bedside table. Vicks VapoRub. Just the name alone sparks a thousand memories: the warm rub on your chest before bedtime, the menthol tingle that cleared your nose, or that moment of calm…
As tensions linked to the war in the Middle East continue to drive uncertainty in global oil markets, South Africans are likely to feel the impact through higher petrol prices in the weeks ahead. For many households, rising fuel costs don’t just affect the tank, they ripple into food, transport, and monthly budgets. FNB Customer…
By Dr Dumisani Bomela, Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital Association ofSouth AfricaThere’s an old African idiom: “When elephants fight, the grass suffers.” The“elephants”, however, are two interdependent players in healthcare: thegovernment, which is pushing for the National Health Insurance (NHI), andprivate healthcare providers and funders, who have long raised serious concernsabout the initiative.At the…
Tana Malinga Soon, Standard bank will gather with partners to celebrate the women who are shaping Africa’s tomorrow with courage, innovation and unstoppable determination. The Standard Bank Top Women Awards will bring together leaders, dreamers, builders, and change makers from across the continent. This year’s theme, “Her Power. Africa’s Future,” will remind us that every…
Earlier this week, the world commemorated International Nurses Day in honour of the invaluable role nurses play in healthcare systems and communities across the globe. This year’s theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives,” shone a spotlight on the urgent need to support, invest in and empower nurses so they can continue delivering…
Charmaine NkosiThousands of commuters across Durban were left stranded on Thursday morning as the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) launched a two-day strike in protest over vehicle impoundments and delays in permit processing. The strike, which began in the early hours, saw taxi ranks across the city deserted, leaving workers and students scrambling for…
