Now in its 13th edition, the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run powered by BYD delivered two action-packed distances – 24km and 16km – on Friday, 10 April 2026, taking runners on an unforgettable journey through some of Table Mountain’s most breathtaking and dramatic terrain.The 24km route was designed for experienced trail runners, with…
MEET Khaby Lame who is now an official ambassador for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), as momentum builds ahead of the first Olympic sporting event to be held in Africa. Lame’s appointment marks the latest milestone in the lead-up to the Games, with the event’s prominence and international appeal continuing to grow. A…
STANDARD Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, continues to support Optasia, a leading AI‑led fintech company with the largest fintech IPO on the JSE in 2025, through a joint underwrite and participation in the syndicated refinancing and upsizing of its term facilities of USD 180 million and bank guarantees of USD 150 million. The bank acted…
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…
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, continues to support Optasia, a leading AI‑led fintech company with the largest fintech IPO on the JSE in 2025, through a joint underwrite and participation in the syndicated refinancing and upsizing of its term facilities of USD 180 million and bank guarantees of USD 150 million. The bank acted…
Khaby Lame has been named an official ambassador for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), as momentum builds ahead of the first Olympic sporting event to be held in Africa. Lame’s appointment marks the latest milestone in the lead-up to the Games, with the event’s prominence and international appeal continuing to grow. A social…
2026 merchant data shows debit card usage up 24%, driven by shifting trade patterns and digital momentum The Easter 2026 period reflected continued growth in South Africa’s business activity, with Point of Sale (POS) total transaction values rising by 18.82% year-on-year (YoY) and transaction volumes increasing by 19.87% YoY compared to the same period in 2025. These results highlight…
Nompumelelo Nene becomes the first fan to enjoy an up-close experience with the Betway Premiership trophy DURBAN City FC supporter, Nompumelelo Nene became the first fan to get up close to the Betway Premiership trophy on Tuesday, 07 April following a Betway Premiership S’bonise & Win Dial Up fixture between, Durban City vs Mamelodi Sundowns…
Tana Malinga South Africa stands at a defining AI crossroads, one where rapid adoption is no longer the challenge, but sustainable execution is. Across industries, organisations are embracing artificial intelligence at speed, unlocking visible productivity gains and early wins. But beneath this momentum lies a growing tension: many are trying to scale AI on digital…
FNB and Beachwood Investments (Pty) Ltd are proud to announce the conclusion of a residential development funding deal that is expected to make R800 million available for the Beachwood Coastal Estate in Durban North, beach front. The estate will consist of freehold stands ranging from R8 – R21 million, apartments from R8 – R16 million, duplexes and…
