Bradley Elliott In June this year, the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Strasbourg Plenary deemed South Africa successful in “substantially completing” its 22-item Action Plan for removal from the FATF greylist. This has set the stage for an authorised onsite visit in October when FATF will determine whether South Africa can finally be scrubbed from…
TANA MALINGA Rosebank Mall launched its new Energy Project to make the mall greener and more reliable. The event brought together experts, business people, and community members to celebrate the change. Wally Webber opened the event by explaining that the mall wants to cut pollution and keep power running at all times for shops and…
The highly anticipated premiere of KABELO captivated audiences last week Thursday at Theatre on the Square, Sandton as part of the Joburg Film Festival programme. The event drew a vibrant crowd of film lovers, industry professionals, media, and cultural figures eager to experience the powerful Sesotho feature film. Set against the striking highlands of Lesotho,…
Kenya’s Faith Cherono will line up alongside Brenda Jepchirchir at the start of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K on Sunday 1 March 2026 – cementing the race as the fastest women’s 10km field ever assembled on African soil. Cherono, who began her career as a 5000m athlete and cross country runner, initially caught…
BY: TANA MALINGA Leading African law firm Adams & Adams has proudly announced the election of its new leadership team under a refreshed management structure championed by outgoing chairperson Kelly Thompson. Dispute resolution partner Jac Marais will assume the role of chairperson from 1 March 2026 for a four-year term. During his tenure as head…
Consumers are encouraged to plan ahead, avoid unnecessary debt and make more intentional spending decisions AS households prepare for the added costs that often come with the Easter period, consumers are urged to take a more deliberate approach to their seasonal spending. Easter often brings extra expenses, from food and travel to family gatherings and…
As Black Friday banners flash across screens and festive cheer builds, South Africans face a surge of high-pressure buying moments. On Black Friday last year alone, FNB customers spent over R3.2 billion, marking an 11% increase in spend from the previous year. The bulk of this spending went toward groceries, clothing, entertainment, and travel, reflecting…
Opinion piece l Robert Erasmus, managing director at Sanitech In a country where water scarcity is a growing concern, the price of water in South Africa remains surprisingly low. This might seem like a win for consumers and businesses alike: affordable access to a critical resource. But the reality is far more complex. When water…
Tana Malinga Thirty exceptional young women scientists from 18 Sub Saharan African countries have been honoured at the 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Awards. Selected from over 550 applicants, the group includes 25 PhD candidates and 5 postdoctoral researchers whose work tackles Africa’s biggest challenges, from cancer research to climate resilience and…
AmaZulu Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of KwaMashu-born attacking midfielder Langelihle Mhlongo, who joins Usuthu on a permanent deal as a free agent. The 24-year-old arrives after spending four seasons with KwaZulu-Natal neighbours Richards Bay FC.Mhlongo was officially welcomed to the Usuthu family by Club President Sandile Zungu at the AmaZulu Fan…
