KOPANO MONAHENGMost people would agree that the future of Mzansi is in the hands of young people.This was evident when five young business owners from across the country won big prizes in Durban on Wednesday, 27 August. The 2025 Standard Bank Kasi SME National Challenge in partnership with the South African Future Trust (SAFT) announced…
Kopano MonahengNomcebo Nzimakwe has made it her business to make South Africa a better country to live in. The founder and director of Sky Drop from Gamalakhe township in KZN, said her business was a solution to water crisis in South Africa.“My dream is to have solar power water generators in South Africa and beyond…
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named the team that will play two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria next month. The South African senior men’s team will face Lesotho away from home at the Free State Stadium on Friday, 5 September 2025 and then host Nigeria at the same venue on…
TANA MALINGA The Her Brand Story Seminar, part of the Top 16 Awards programme, was held on 28 August in Midrand. The gathering brought together founders, executives and rising entrepreneurs to engage in conversations around brand growth, leadership and women’s empowerment. The seminar was made possible through the support of First National Bank as the…
Kopano Monaheng THE reason most Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) don’t succeed is a lack of skills. The black owned businesses are often the ones that struggle the most. But Standard Bank SME National Pitch Challenge wants to change this. They started the competition three years ago. Head of enterprise and supplier development for business…
The City of Johannesburg has launched South Africa’s first Integrated Spatial Data Platform (ISDP) and Spatial Plan Management System (SPMS), marking a significant step towards modernising spatial planning and improving service delivery. For the first time, spatial data from all City departments and municipal-owned entities will be consolidated into a single digital repository, accessible through…
Pikitup, the waste management company of the City of Johannesburg, has made the decision to temporarily close the Robinson landfill following the outbreak of a fire at the site. This precautionary measure underscores our commitment to prioritising the safety of our personnel, customers, service providers, and surrounding residents, as well as the protection of our…
Castrol South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to community conservation by donating R50,000 to the Black Mambas Anti-Poaching Unit – a bold, all-woman patrol team operating on the frontline of wildlife protection in the Greater Kruger National Park. The donation, raised through the recently launched GTX LOOOOOONG RIDE campaign, marks a powerful milestone in Castrol’s…
Kyalami, South Africa (28 Aug 2026) – Mahindra Fusion Fest – the revolutionary festival of art, fashion and music that has inspired many – is returning in 2026. Mahindra made the announcement today at the Festival of Motoring, where Nomuzi ‘Moozlie’ Mabena took to the stage to share the news in front of…
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, is delighted to announce its partnership with world-renowned tennis champion Jannik Sinner, who will serve as the brand’s new ambassador. The announcement comes just ahead of the US Open, where Sinner will compete on one of tennis’s most prestigious stages. This partnership is…
