By Christo Wessels, MediaTek’s Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa South Africans are embracing side hustles for fun and profit, with one survey finding that 45% of young adults are pursuing side gigs. The primary reason for running a side hustle is to generate additional income, but some people do it to learn a new skill, explore a personal interest…
Tana Malinga Absa and Visa have just announced something special for football fans! They’re joining forces with South Africa’s own goalkeeper legend and Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams , just in time for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. This partnership is all about celebrating progress, passion, and possibility through football…
This was evident and revealed during the ‘unclaimed benefits’ open day held at their Braamfontein Campus , Johannesburg. The open day featured industry’s round table discussion by benevolent stakeholders and trustees associated to this topical quandary. In her opening statement, Linda Mateza, a Liberty Executive gave a concise overview and said, “We are creating access…
2025 – Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, is proud to announce its partnership with a newly formed consortium, NewCo, to support the acquisition of industrial giant Barloworld in a landmark transaction valued at R23 billion. Standard Bank played a pivotal role in the deal, acting as Joint Financial Advisor, Sole Mandated Lead Arranger, Underwriter, Bookrunner…
Amakhosi welcomed former Cote d’ Ivoire and Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou to the Kaizer Chiefs Village on Wednesday. Kalou is in South Africa as a guest analyst covering the UEFA Champions League for television channel SuperSport. The 2011/12 UEFA Champions League winner with Chelsea spoke of his admiration of the club, saying, “I am truly…
Marumo Gallants advanced to the final of the Carling Knockout Cup following a 4-2 win on penalties against Golden Arrows at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Golden Arrows saw most of the ball during the first 15 minutes of the match but did little to trouble the Marumo Gallants’ backline. At the other…
Orlando Pirates produced a dominant display against Richards Bay in the Carling Knockout semifinals to emerge 1-0 victors at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, November 8. Tshepang Moremi’s 42nd-minute goal settled the contest as Abdeslam Ouaddou guided his team to a second final in the space of three months after winning the MTN 8…
Leading global online gaming platform 10bet is giving players the chance to drive away in style this December with its exciting new “Win a BMW X3”. The competition is opened until 9 December 2025. The independently run promotion highlights 10bet’s ongoing commitment to delivering world-class entertainment and premium rewards for its players. Throughout November, users…
Tana Malinga FNB has been crowned South Africa’s Best Digital Bank for 2025 after scoring 73.34 in the SITEisfaction survey, which measures customer satisfaction in digital banking. The bank came first in both mobile and internet banking. Harry Kellan, CEO of FNB, says the award reflects the bank’s focus on people, not just technology. “We…
A SOULFUL CALL TO ‘PAUSE, LOOK AND LISTEN TO YOUR HEART’ AT THE FEATHER AWARDS Johannesburg, South Africa – Back for the 17th annual affair, the Feather Awards put out a soulful call to ‘pause, look and listen to your heart’’ tonight at the prestigious Melrose Arch’. And what a night it was!! The evening was brought…
