South Africa will host an exclusive opportunity to learn directly from Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum producer and entertainment executive Manny Mijares at the Lux Leisure Apartment Hotel in Sandton on Saturday, 4 October 2025. Straight from Los Angeles, Mijares brings decades of experience in global entertainment, with credits spanning Disney blockbusters like High School Musical and…
Veteran visual activist and photographer Prof. Zanele Muholi has been officially honoured with the prestigious Queer Impact Award at the 2026 eThekwini Pride Recognition Awards. The accolade celebrates Muholi’s monumental, decades-long dedication to documenting black queer and transgender realities in South Africa, bringing local stories of identity, vulnerability, and resilience to the global stage.Organisers of…
Following the strong customer response to the 99c bread offering, FNB and Boxer today announced plans to deepen their strategic partnership, reaffirming a shared commitment to helping South Africans stretch their budgets further through meaningful rewards, greater financial inclusion, and practical everyday value. South African consumers continue to face financial pressure, with the rising cost…
By KOPANO MONAHENG EVERYONE is looking forward to the MTN 8 quarter-final clash between defending champions Orlando Pirates and Durban City FC this Saturday. The last time these two teams met, they played to a goalless draw in a Betway Premiership match that almost saw Pirates lose the league title to Mamelodi Sundowns. But this…
By LARRY HODES Larry is the CEO for Grow Franchising & FASA Board Member South Africa has one of the highest rates of franchise sector participation of any economy. It is also quietly running out of the people who make the networks actually work. The headline numbers are the ones we celebrate. According to the…
Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane says the players are disappointed with their final results at the CAF Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 where they finished in fourth place. The South African senior women’s national team, who were the defending champions, were pipped to third place by Ghana 4-3 on penalties after the two…
When KwaZulu-Natal Kingdom Stars defender Thulisile Maduna picked up a ball for the first time, she didn’t realise how far netball could take her. Thanks to her coaches in high school, they were able to show her the potential she possessed. Maduna is part of the squad that is competing in the 2026 edition of…
Asanele Velebayi has officially joined Kaizer Chiefs. The Cape Town-born winger has signed a long-term contract, fulfilling his lifelong dream of wearing the Gold & Black colours of Amakhosi. “We are happy to finally have Asanele with us,” says Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. “He is a great addition, and we believe he will add…
First National Bank (FNB) will maintain its prime lending rate at existing levels following the decision taken earlier today by the SA Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee (SARB MPC) to leave rates unchanged. The bank will review its interest rates following the next MPC meeting in May. The decision applies to all prime-linked accounts. “Recent…
REBOOTS Energy Drink, South Africa’s fastest growing energy drink brand, is proud to announce its official partnership with the Lerato Lamola Winter Games, as the Official Energy Drink of the competition. The Lerato Lamola Winter Games tournament is one of South Africa’s fastest growing tournaments, bringing together 32 of Ekurhuleni’s most exciting local clubs. This year’s…
