Despite a rainy start to the day, the Region G Employee Wellness Day 2026 was successfully hosted, with weather conditions failing to deter stakeholders and employees from participating in a day dedicated to health, wellness, and self-care. Stakeholders arrived early to set up and prepare for the programme, and as the rain cleared, City of…
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…
BY: TANA MALINGA As South Africans prepare for the 2026 National Budget Speech, the real impact of government decisions will be felt at home rather than in Parliament. Changes announced in the budget influence everyday expenses such as fuel, groceries and take home pay. With households spending more than 60% of their income on essentials…
Kopano Monaheng ORLANDO Pirates are not sitting on the summit of the Betway Premiership table just to give up the spot at the latest stages of the season. Instead they want to go all the way to win league title for the first time in 13 years since 2011/12 season and make their supporters proud. …
Giving cards, flowers and chocolates for Valetine’s Day is a tradition that stretches back hundreds of years. But these days, our smartphones offer a range of new ways to be thoughtful and share love. TCL looks at some ways you can use digital technology, especially your Android phone, to be romantic on 14 February. 1. Sharing…
BY: TANA MALINGA South Africa is set for a musical moment of pure nostalgia and world-class excellence as legendary R&B icons Boyz II Men return this May for a highly anticipated live tour. Presented by Remoakantse Holdings, the Boyz II Men Live South African Tour promises an unforgettable experience, bringing one of the most celebrated…
Pride Hlungwani, Senior marketing & transformation manager, bp Southern Africa If you aren’t a member of at least one loyalty programme, you’re in the minority. According to a recent TruthLoyalty and BrandMapp survey, 82% of South Africans used loyalty programmes in 2025, up from 76% in 2023 and 67% in 2015. There’s a good reason…
BY: TANA MALINGA Valentine’s Day 2026 is set to deliver stronger spending growth, with FNB anticipating increased customer activity as the occasion falls on a Saturday this year. The weekend timing gives consumers more flexibility to celebrate, creating extended opportunities to spend across dining, travel, accommodation, gifting and experience-based activities. According to FNB, when Valentine’s…
Banks can no longer ignore prepaid AML risks If prepaid AML fails, consumers pay the price Consumers pay the price for banks’ prepaid blind spots By Bradley Elliott, CEO of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform RelyComply Like all times of the year when consumer spending surges, Valentine’s Day is a red-letter day for financial criminals. Romance fraud,…
BY: TANA MALINGA Makhosini Ndlovu, Head of Product: Commercial Property Finance at FNB owning a commercial property outright may feel like the ultimate achievement. However, it should not be the final goal. In fact, a fully paid-off property can limit your growth if its value is not being used while other investment opportunities pass by….
