STANDARD BANK NAMED AFRICA’S AND SOUTH AFRICA’S MOST VALUABLE BANK BRAND FOR THE 5TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

 Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has once again been ranked as Africa’s and South Africa’s Most Valuable Bank Brand by Brand Finance for the fifth consecutive year, with brand value growth of 19% year-on-year from R37,8bn to R45bn. Brand Finance evaluates over 5 000 of the world’s biggest brands annually across sectors to assess…

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BOLD STRIDES TOWARDS EQUALITY AS MOTSEPE FOUNDATION’S RACE UNITES THOUSANDS IN PRETORIA

TANA MALINGA The spirit of unity, purpose and athletic determination filled the streets of Hatfield on Sunday as the Motsepe Foundation staged the inspiring 2026 Race to Gender Equality, a vibrant public run and walk dedicated to raising awareness about closing gender gaps in society. The event formed part of the Foundation’s celebration of a…

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WHEN EDUCATION PAYS OFF—AND WHEN IT ABSOLUTELY DOESN’T

Ravin Baburam (Academic at Regent Business School) wrote: PROFESSIONAL advancement is increasingly shaped by decisions around education. Qualifications signal capability, open doors and promise career progression, yet their value is often assessed too narrowly. Beyond remuneration, education carries costs and returns that unfold over time, influencing professional mobility, leadership access and long-term relevance. This article…

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REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL POWERS SOWETO SCHOOL’S REMARKABLE RISE WITH NEW iLeadLAB

From near closure to national inspiration, Bopasentatla Secondary School in Soweto receives a future-focused technology makerspace from Regent Business School In a corner of Soweto, where resilience often outpaces resources, a story of revival is gaining new momentum. Bopasentatla Secondary School, once on the brink of closure, is now the latest beneficiary of Regent Business…

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AFRICA UNITED KICKS OFF NEW PATHWAY FOR SOUTH AFRICA’S RISING FOOTBALL STARS

TANA MALINGA A new football development initiative, Africa United, has officially been launched, opening an exciting pathway for South Africa’s most promising young footballers. The programme is designed to identify and nurture top 17- and 18-year-old players based in South Africa, giving them a rare opportunity to showcase their talent on an international stage. Announced…

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PIKITUP IMPLEMENTS WEEKEND RECOVERY PLAN TO CLEAR WASTE COLLECTION BACKLOGS

Pikitup, the waste management entity of the City of Johannesburg, will be working over the weekend (14–15 March 2026) to implement a waste collection recovery plan aimed at normalising services in parts of the city affected by recent operational disruptions, including protest-related incidents. The recovery plan will prioritise areas serviced by the Randburg, Roodepoort, Central…

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