Charmaine Nkosi The Durban University of Technology (DUT) community is reeling after a student tragically jumped to his death earlier today at the institution’s Steve Biko Campus. The incident, which unfolded in broad daylight, was witnessed and filmed by bystanders, some of whom initially mistook the act for a prank. Disturbing footage of the student’s…
Johannesburg is not merely hosting the historic G20 Leaders’ Summit; it is deploying a comprehensive strategy to guarantee operational continuity and reinforce its status as Africa’s pre-eminent financial hub. This global convening serves as a definitive stress test, confirming the city’s robust infrastructure and security architecture for international capital. The preparatory mandate has been executed with an emphasis on…
GET ready to dive into an enchanting world of marine wonder as The Rand Show, South Africa’s most iconic consumer show, unveils its Ocean Wanders experience in Hall 8. This brand-new attraction was unveiled yesterday among much excitement. The experience is included in the price of the entry ticket and promises an exciting journey beneath the waves, bringing the…
By THABO MOTLHABI Men from all walks of life gathered at the Faith and Hope Foundation Green Zone Edu-Agri Hub in Garankuwa, Pretoria. The campaign was about to celebrate fatherhood, empower men, and strengthen their commitment to their families and communities. Organisations represented included: Heartlines South African Police Service (SAPS), Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs…
Following the strong customer response to the 99c bread offering, FNB and Boxer today announced plans to deepen their strategic partnership, reaffirming a shared commitment to helping South Africans stretch their budgets further through meaningful rewards, greater financial inclusion, and practical everyday value. South African consumers continue to face financial pressure, with the rising cost…
The wait is over! Orlando Pirates take on Milford FC this afternoon, with kick-off at 3:00 PM. Thanks to Betway, in partnership with Ezimtoti News, we are giving away FREE match tickets to lucky readers! To stand a chance of receiving your ticket, contact us at kopanopix@gmail.com. Winners will be contacted and provided with their…
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…
BRADLY ELLIOTT CEO of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform RelyComply Just a few years ago, neobanks and fintechs were regarded as disruptive competitive threats to incumbent financial institutions (FIs). But now the script has changed, and these startups and innovators are regarded as potential merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities or partners for larger banks. Likewise, many…
STANDARD Bank Group has been ranked the most AI-mature bank in South Africa and the second most AI-mature bank overall in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) in the inaugural Evident AI Index for Banks, published by Evident Insights. The Group was also named the most innovative bank in AI across the Middle East and…
Tana Malinga The much-loved Kota Festival comes alive today at FNB Stadium, Nasrec, bringing together food lovers, families, and festival goers for a full day of flavour and fun. Gates open at 10:00 in the morning and the celebration continues until midnight, making it one of the biggest township food experiences in the country. This…
