Friday, October 3rd, 2025, South Africa: Today, adidas reveals TRIONDA – the Official Match Ball for the FIFA World Cup26™ – kicking off the countdown to football’s biggest international tournament. TRIONDA is a celebration of the nations that will host the tournament – Canada, Mexico and the USA. Crafted using a brand new four-panel ball…
THE tents are pitched, the braai fires are lit, and the waves are soothing – until a teenage boy’s body is found up on the idyllic Kalfiebaai shore. This murder sent a chillthrough the first episode of Die oord, kykNET’s gripping new crime drama that turns a caravan park, where generations of families have gathered…
Tana Malinga The G20 Social Summit, held over three days at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre, consisted of a full programme focused on inclusion, community voices, and global cooperation. The summit formed part of South Africa’s G20 Presidency and brought together civil society groups from across the country and the world. Day…
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…
Today, the City of Johannesburg and the Gauteng Provincial Government came together to commemorate the 49th anniversary of the June 16, 1976 uprising, a pivotal moment in South Africa’s history. The event, which marked a turning point in the struggle for freedom, justice, and equality, was remembered at the Hector Pieterson Memorial. The commemoration was…
KOPANO MONAHENGMOST of us know pregnancy has something to do with eating healthy food and exercising more.But according to Lizeth Kruger, Dis-Chem Baby City National Clinic executive, says there’s more to that.“Women planning a pregnancy should review their immunisation status as early as possible so that any needed vaccines can be given safely beforehand,” she…
THE excitement of the Betway Premiership S’bonise & Win campaign continued in Rustenburg as supporter Pumzile Bisse walked away with R50 000during the Dial Up fixture between Orbit College and Mamelodi Sundowns at the Olympia Park Stadium on Tuesday evening. Bisse became the ninth Dial Up winner of the season, with the prize doubled courtesy of her active Betway account. The…
Tana Malinga South Africa’s rand has reached its strongest levels since 2022, a major milestone welcomed by economists, businesses, and households. This strong performance reflects renewed confidence in the country and favourable global conditions. A stronger rand means South Africa pays less for imports, especially oil, which is bought in US dollars. This helps to…
First National Bank (FNB), a leader in digital banking innovation, has announced a strategic partnership with VezoPay, the fintech company behind Africa’s first smart payment ring. Certified by Visa and Mastercard and enabled by Fidesmo, the VezoPay ring offers a secure, everyday payment solution. The collaboration aims to expand access to safe, contactless payments for South…
IMAGES SUPPLIED BY: TANA MALINGA The wait is over, and the craving is real. The Kota Festival Tour is officially back, and it kicks off where Kota love runs deep, the East Rand. The Eastrand Kota Festival takes place on 28 March at Willmore Stadium in Benoni, launching the much-anticipated 2026 Kota Festival Tour. This…
