The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) has earned top honours at the prestigious 2025 Reside Summit Awards, proudly receiving the coveted Platinum Award. This achievement builds on last year’s Silver win and reaffirms JOSHCO’s commitment to transforming communities through innovative and inclusive housing solutions. The summit opened with powerful keynote addresses by Executive Mayor Cllr…
Additional Johannesburg–Harare rotation available from 27 March to 7 April 2026 FlySafair is pleased to announce the addition of a second daily return flight between OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) and Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (Harare), operating from Friday, 27 March to Monday, 7 April 2026. Tickets are on sale now, with fares starting…
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…
05 September 2025: In celebration of Arbor week and as a joint effort to drive sustainability and community upliftment, FNB partnered with Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) to plant 75 indigenous and fruit-bearing trees at the Basheshebahleka Community Project in Cosmo City, Johannesburg. This year’s Arbor Day initiative carries special significance as South Africa assumes the…
Media personality and musician Lady X has officially completed her sangoma initiation, marking a deeply personal milestone after years of struggle, spiritual awakening, and self-discovery, as she now steps into her role as a traditional healer while preparing to merge her gift with music. Lady X, real name Xolisa Mvula confirmed that she has undergone…
Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, has become the first African bank to issue Flac notes. The bank acted as Issuer and Arranger to successfully execute a R2bn Flac note issuance structured across four tranches. Flac notes are new regulatory instruments introduced by the South African Reserve Bank to enhance the financial strength…
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…
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) received the devastating news of the passing of Durban City Football Club player Sinamandla Zondi, late yesterday. Affectionately known as “Sgora”, Zondi was due to feature in a Motsepe Foundation Championship fixture against Milford United FC at Chatsworth Stadium, scheduled for 19h30. According to the information provided to the League:…
BY: TANA MALINGA Many South Africans believe they are ready for retirement. They are saving a little money, belong to an employer pension fund, or keep funds in a bank account. These steps create a sense of comfort and confidence about the future. But financial experts warn that this confidence may not always reflect reality.Research…
Helping young graduates and professionals enter the property market soone FNB has launched a market first home loan solution designed to help young South Africans enter the property market earlier by easing the financial pressures associated with the early years of homeownership. The solution allows qualifying graduates and young professionals under the age of 35…
