ENGEN KNOCKOUT CHALLENGE QUALIFIERS DATES OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED

SOUTH Africa’s premier youth football development tournament, the Engen Knockout Challenge, officially returns for its 24th edition, with the qualifiers phase set to get underway in Cape Town from Friday, 01 May 2026. Recognised as one of the country’s most competitive and respected youth football tournaments, the Engen Knockout Challenge returns with a campaign focused on celebrating –…

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PIKITUP IMPLEMENTS WEEKEND RECOVERY PLAN TO CLEAR WASTE COLLECTION BACKLOGS

Pikitup, the waste management entity of the City of Johannesburg, will be working over the weekend (14–15 March 2026) to implement a waste collection recovery plan aimed at normalising services in parts of the city affected by recent operational disruptions, including protest-related incidents. The recovery plan will prioritise areas serviced by the Randburg, Roodepoort, Central…

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STANDARD BANK ACTS AS ADVISOR AND FACILITATES FUNDING FOR R11.5 BILLION FIBRE DEAL OF THE DECADE IN VODACOM-MAZIV JOINT VENTURE

Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has announced the financial close of a R11.5 billion deal that sees Vodacom, the biggest telecommunications company in South Africa by subscribers, acquire a 30% stake in Maziv, the owner of Dark Fibre Africa and Vumatel, in a new single fibre-providing entity. Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) was…

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HEALTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN!

By Thabo MotlhabiKIDS can only be better adults tomorrow if they interact with each other more.This is why ReachSA, a nonprofit organisation, exists today.The non-profit organisation helps kids to become good listeners and better speakers by organising a variety of different activities in and around the West Rand area. About 140 children attend the Health…

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EXPLORA JOURNEYS INTRODUCES ENDLESS WORLDS, ITS INAUGURAL WORLD JOURNEY IN 2029

Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has unveiled Endless Worlds, its highly anticipated Inaugural World Journey taking place aboard EXPLORA I. Spanning 128 days starting from 6 January to 14 May 2029, this extraordinary east-to-west Journey is the brand’s first opportunity for guests to explore the globe through one continuous Journey across…

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UNEMPLOYMENT FALLS, BUT STRAIN DEEPENS IN SOUTH AFRICA’S LABOUR MARKET

Gains across seven sectors diluted by heavy losses in retail and manufacturing BY Thanda Sithole, FNB and WesBank Senior Economist South Africa’s latest labour market figures show a decline in unemployment, but beneath the headline lies a more sobering reality: the improvement masks underlying weakness in the labour market. At first glance, the fourth quarter…

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DAY 2 ROCKS THE JOY OF JAZZ FESTIVAL AT SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE

Tana Malinga Saturday, September 27, 2025, saw the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival in Johannesburg come alive with phenomenal performances, leaving jazz lovers thrilled and energized. The second day of this iconic festival unfolded across four vibrant stages—Dinaledi, Conga, Diphala, and Mbira—each hosting a mix of local and international talent, ensuring audiences were spoiled…

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