FLORIDA LIBRARY EXTENDS WARM HAND TO JERUSALEM SHACK FIRE VICTIMS

Maseipati Tsotsotso The City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services, under the Department of Community Development, recently held a community outreach programme in the Jerusalem informal settlement in Roodepoort. Organised by the Florida Library, the initiative brought much-needed support to families affected by recent shack fires. Staff donated second-hand clothes, shoes, and blankets to assist…

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LIGHTING UP LIVES: JOBURG UNITES IN UBUNTU FOR MANDELA DAY 2025

Johannesburg embraced the spirit of Mandela Day 2025 with inspiring initiatives that brought hope, resources, and joy to communities across the City. Leading the charge, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) uplifted eight under-resourced Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres, touching the lives of 435 children through essential donations. In areas like Riverlea, Eldorado Park, Cosmo City, and Dobsonville, the JDA…

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UNDERSTANDING TRENDING SCAMS IN SOUTH AFRICA AND WHAT BANKS NEED TO DO TO REBUILD PUBLIC TRUST

By Bradley Elliott, CEO of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform RelyComply  Digital and mobile-first banking has changed our lives for the better, but it has exposed us to a range of increasingly complex financial crime threats. According to South Africa’s Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), 65.3% of 2024’s reported incidents were related to digital banking, with losses exceeding R1.4…

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SA’S #1 SHOPPING APP, TAKEALOT, NOW DELIVERS HAPPINESS IN MINUTES

Takealot Integrates On-Demand Shopping via TakealotNOW on Mr D  Takealot, South Africa’s #1 shopping app, has launched an exciting pilot that integrates its on-demand delivery service, TakealotNOW, directly into the Takealot App in partnership with Mr D. This seamless integration makes life easier and faster for customers by pairing speed and convenience with an already…

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How the #YaRonaDanceChallenge is making financial education fun and accessible for all South Africans!

Financial education can be fun! Nedbank is turning financial literacy into a movement – quite literally – with the launch of its exciting new #YaRonaDance challenge, led by TikTok sensation and Amapiano choreographer and dancer Raizor Steezy. By combining the universal appeal of music and dance with key money management tips like smart spending and saving,…

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A MUST WIN MATCH FOR BUCS!

Kopano Monaheng Orlando Pirates Football Club is yet to register a win this second round of the Betway Premiership season.But the fans are already feeling the pressure as their archrivals Kaizer Chiefs keep winning their matches. Chiefs are sitting on position two of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) log table, though they have played extra…

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