Charmaine NkosiThousands of commuters across Durban were left stranded on Thursday morning as the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) launched a two-day strike in protest over vehicle impoundments and delays in permit processing. The strike, which began in the early hours, saw taxi ranks across the city deserted, leaving workers and students scrambling for…
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 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…
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) and Nedbank have officially launched the 2026 Nedbank Cup, marking the 19th edition of South Africa’s premier knockout football competition. The launch featured the highly anticipated Round of 32 draw, setting the stage for another season of compelling football action. Renowned for its David vs Goliath encounters, the Nedbank Cup…
Bafana Bafana were held to a 1-1 draw by Nigeria in a tense FIFA World Cup qualifier played at the Free State Stadium on Tuesday night. It was billed as an epic showdown between the two long-time adversaries, and it certainly lived up to expectations with the two teams throwing everything they had at each…
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 Ba Style finished third in the group stages. Lucas Ribeiro was the first to pull the trigger of the match outside the box, but his shot was…
BY: TANA MALINGA As South Africa prepares for the National Budget Speech later this month, focus is shifting to whether government commitments to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) will be supported by the funding and practical implementation needed to drive real economic impact.In the 2026 State of the Nation Address delivered last week, President…
FNB continues to improve access to affordable housing for low- to middle-income South Africans, amid rising property prices and economic challenges. The bank approved R3.3 billion in affordable housing home loans over the last 12 months, putting close to 6 000 families earning less than R34, 000 into homes. Moreover, the bank supported customers with an integrated Financial…
KOPANO MONAHENG THE Bridgestone South Africa is going to Madibeng Local Municipality schools to shower pupils with FREE drivers licences. Chantel Baxter, corporate and social investment manager at Bridgestone, said they are targeting pupils who are doing well academically. “Everything is completely funded,” said Baxter. “So this is the first year that we’re doing it….
Across studios, galleries, and cultural institutions, women are claiming their place as leaders of contemporary African art’s next chapter, where representation evolves into equity, and equity grows into inclusion. By Nkosana Matyeshana, FNB Events Lead 03 September 2025: Throughout much of art history, the names etched into global memory (Picasso, Warhol, Basquiat, Pollock) have overwhelmingly been men….
