FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT, T+1 IS NOT A RACE: WHY AFRICA MUST PRIORITIES READINESS OVER SPEED

By Sam Dahya, Head of Investor Services, Custody and Investment Administration, Standard Bank CIB The global move from a fluid trade settlement timeline (Time trade execution to settlement T+3) to a tighter timeline (T+1), is reshaping how markets think about post-trade risk, capital efficiency and competitiveness. A growing share of global activity is now operating…

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GET READY, MZANSI: FREE MEAL ALERT!! ROCOMAMAS’ FIRE WINGS CHALLENGE IS BACK

 RocoMamas, South Africa’s beloved fast-casual flavour powerhouse, is excited to announce the triumphant return of the cult-favourite Fire Wings Challenge: 10 in 10, has launched today. This bold challenge transforms every Wednesday into a fiery midweek ritual, delivering a high-energy experience designed to thrill across the nation, and those who finish can score a free meal….

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THE MEC FOR SPORT, ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION LEBOGANG MAILE CONGRATULATES MAMELODI SUNDOWNS ON THEIR HARD-FOUGHT PASSAGE TO THE 2ND LEG OF THE CONFEDERATION OF AFRICAN FOOTBALL (CAF) CHAMPIONS LEAGUE.

MEC Maile congratulates Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club “Bafana Ba Style” following their triumphant victory on the first leg of the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League against Espérance Sportive de Tunis. “Masandawana” defeated Espérance Sportive de Tunis 1-0 on Sunday at Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi. According to MEC Maile, this victory is not merely a…

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AFRICA’S NETBALL STARS SET TO STAND TALL AS THE 2026 TELKOM NETBALL LEAGUE SEASON BEGINS

The Telkom Netball League (TNL), South Africa’s premier netball competition, returns for the 2026 season this April. The country’s top provincial teams and rising stars, alongside international invitational sides, will take to the court in a competition that continues to shape the future of South African netball. With matches set to take place in Durban…

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FNB COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FINANCE ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION IN RESEARCH AND INSIGHTS

FNB key transition within its Commercial Property Finance division. Siphamandla Mkhwanazi has assumed responsibility for the Commercial Property Finance research and economics portfolio, taking over from John Loos, who has officially retired from the bank. Mkhwanazi will now lead the delivery of economic insights, property market analysis, and thought leadership supporting FNB’s Commercial Property Finance…

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BETWAY PREMIERSHIP WRAPS UP ACTION-PACKED WEEK OF BETWAY S’BONISE & WIN DIAL UP FIXTURES ACROSS KZN AND FREE STATE

THE Betway Premiership delivered an action-packed week of football and fan engagement, with four Betway S’bonise & Win Dial Up fixtures taking place across KwaZulu-Natal and Free State. The week began in Durban, where a lucky supporter was crowned during the Durban City vs Mamelodi Sundowns fixture, walking away with R50 000 and enjoying a…

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THE PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE (PFL) HELD AT THE ARENA

THE Professional Fighters League (PFL) made its Pretoria debut at SunBet Arena, where a packed South African crowd was treated to a full night of MMA action and statement performances across the card. In the bantamweight main event, fans were treated to Nkosi Ndebele vs. Michele Clemente, trading sharp punches and elbows early. The Italian “Arrow” pushed with relentless pressure…

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