BY: TANA MALINGA Orlando Pirates suffered a stunning exit from the Nedbank Cup after losing to second-tier side Casric Stars on penalties in their Round of 16 clash at Orlando Stadium on Saturday night. The match ended 0-0 after 90 minutes and extra time, with Pirates controlling possession but struggling to convert chances into goals….
Kopano MonahengSASOL Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis is using cosafa matches to prepare for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 next month.The WAFCON which is expected to take place from 17 March to 3 April will be held in Morocco.SASOL Banyana Banyana were drawn against Lesotho, Angola and Malawi…
BY: TANA MALINGA For many South African students, completing a qualification does not always lead to the next chapter of opportunity. Each year, thousands finish their studies but remain unable to graduate due to unpaid university fees from previous academic years. This unpaid balance, known as historical debt, refers to outstanding fees owed to universities…
BY: TANA MALINGA Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, today visited Meadowlands in Soweto to support a community clean-up and health awareness campaign aimed at promoting a cleaner, healthier environment. The initiative brings together the Gauteng Department of Health, environmental health practitioners, waste pickers, community leaders and residents in a shared effort to…
BY: TANA MALINGA The Gauteng Provincial Legislature will officially open its 2026 programme with the State of the Province Address (SOPA) scheduled for Monday, 23 February 2026 at the Nasrec Expo Centre. The sitting will be presided over by Speaker Morakane Mosupyoe, who will host Premier Panyaza Lesufi as he delivers the annual address outlining…
BY:TANA MALINGA FlySafair has resumed its scheduled flights to and from Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) from 17 February 2026, following the successful refurbishment of the airport’s main runway. The runway had been severely damaged by the devastating floods that struck Limpopo in January. During the disruption, Hoedspruit Airport remained partially operational. Smaller carriers continued operating via…
Rapid innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and wearables have raised questions about the role of the smartphone in the future technology ecosystem. But even with the rise of new connected devices in the home, school, car and office, smartphones look set to retain their position as the hub through which people…
BY:TANA MALINGA Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has become the first African bank to issue Flac notes. The bank acted as issuer and arranger in the successful execution of a R2 billion Flac note issuance structured across four tranches. Flac notes are new regulatory instruments introduced by the South African Reserve Bank to…
BY:TANA MALINGA Standard Bank has invested R1 billion to enhance its online banking platform, reinforcing the digital banking experience for Business and Commercial Banking (BCB) clients. Launched in October 2024, the upgraded platform forms part of a phased client migration journey. Enhancements are introduced progressively as part of the bank’s broader digital modernisation programme. All…
BY: TANA MALINGA Mamelodi Sundowns boosted their title challenge with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Orlando Pirates in a Betway Premiership showdown at FNB Stadium on Wednesday night. The match started at a high tempo, with both sides pressing and looking dangerous in attack. Sundowns struck first in the 36th minute when forward Brayan Léon…
