South Africans have long shown a willingness to support one another during times of crisis – whether in response to floods, fires or the increased hardship many families face during winter. Yet while the desire to give is evident, turning that intent into meaningful, effective support is not always straightforward. According to Statistics South Africa,…
Tana Malinga Your Android phone does a lot. You use it to chat, shop, bank, take photos, travel, and even work. It’s full of your personal details—and that makes it important to protect. Every app and feature on your phone can collect private info like your passwords, photos, contacts, where you’ve been, and more. Knowing…
Mama Abigail Kubeka (honoured) South Africa’s creative community stood in collective salute on Saturday night as the country formally honoured legendary singer, actress and cultural icon Mama Abigail Kubeka in a national tribute concert at the State Theatre in Pretoria. Convened by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture as part of its Van Toeka…
Mamelodi Sundowns have missed out on the Club World Cup knockout stages after a goalless draw against Brazil’s Fluminense on Wednesday night at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. The defeat meant Bafana Bafana finished third in the group stages. Lucas Ribeiro was the first to pull the trigger of the match outside the…
THE Voetspore team, led by Johan Badenhorst, complete their trilogy on this spectacular part of the world with Voetspore: Suid-Amerika 3. They visit Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Brazil and Uruguay. The new season of thirteen episodes is the third on South America and airs on kykNET (DStv channel 144). The first stop is Venezuela – a…
The Vodacom Foundation, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Education, has invested R2million in the School of Excellence model at Usizolwethu Special Needs School in Daveyton, empowering learners with intellectual disabilities through technology and digital skills. This landmark initiative strengthens Vodacom’s commitment to inclusive, quality education and demonstrates the transformative power of public-private partnerships…
An historic success for the Proteas in the Ultimate Test at Lord’s as South Africa defeat Australia by five wickets inside four days. Jonathan Healy, at Lord’s South Africa have broken a 27-year drought by claiming an emphatic five-wicket victory over Australia in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s on Saturday. The Proteas made reasonably…
BY: TANA MALINGA As South Africans prepare for the 2026 National Budget Speech, the real impact of government decisions will be felt at home rather than in Parliament. Changes announced in the budget influence everyday expenses such as fuel, groceries and take home pay. With households spending more than 60% of their income on essentials…
Matlhatsi Dibakwane For 72-year-old Bafedile Maimane, the Nelson Mandela Surgical Marathon marked more than just another initiative at Leratong Hospital, it was the day she got her life back. The Kagiso resident was one of 80 patients who received free cataract surgery at the regional hospital from Friday to Sunday. The initiative, aimed at restoring…
Africa’s leading and longest running contemporary art fair, FNB Art Joburg is set to return for the 18th consecutive year. Taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre from Friday 05 September until Sunday 07 September, the fair promises to immerse the city in the best of the continent’s art, artists, and galleries. “FNB’s longstanding partnership with…
