PIKITUP IMPLEMENTS WEEKEND RECOVERY PLAN TO CLEAR WASTE COLLECTION BACKLOGS

Pikitup, the waste management entity of the City of Johannesburg, will be working over the weekend (14–15 March 2026) to implement a waste collection recovery plan aimed at normalising services in parts of the city affected by recent operational disruptions, including protest-related incidents. The recovery plan will prioritise areas serviced by the Randburg, Roodepoort, Central…

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MAHINDRA FUSION FEST 2026 READY TO LIGHT UP PRETORIA IN A SPECTACULAR CELEBRATION OF MUSIC, ART AND FASHION

BY: TANA MALINGA The countdown has begun! On Saturday, 7 March 2026, the highly anticipated Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 returns to the iconic SunBet Arena for an unforgettable night where creativity takes centre stage. Following an incredible debut, Mahindra Fusion Fest is back by popular demand – bigger, bolder and more electrifying than ever. Proudly…

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PIRATES DEFEATED IN LEAGUE SEASON OPENER

It was a disappointing start to Orlando Pirates’ Betway Premiership campaign as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Sekhukhune United in a game played at Orlando Stadium on Saturday. After finishing second in the previous term, the Buccaneers were chasing their first three points of the 2025/26 season at home to a side that…

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EMIRATES ENTERS THE PITCH TO SCORE LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP WITH EUROPEAN PROFESSIONAL CLUB RUGBY

 Emirates has recently unveiled a multi-year partnership with European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), making it the Premium Partner and Official Airline Partner of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. The partnership with EPCR adds to Emirates’ successful and extensive global sponsorship lineup of rugby properties and reinforces its place as one of the…

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FNB removes initiation fees from its Credit Switch solution as more South Africans look to simplify debt repayments

Customers consolidating retail accounts, medical bills, personal loans, and credit cards as monthly budgets come under pressure With many South Africans looking for practical ways to better manage their monthly expenses and reduce financial pressure, FNB has announced the removal of initiation fees on its qualifying debt consolidation service, making it more affordable for customers…

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Make Netball Big Again!

By Kopano Monaheng FROM being the most loved sport in the 70s, 80s and 90s, netball has gradually been losing the spark it was acclaimed for throughout the years in the country.  That is primarily due to the type of netball being displayed these days compared to the one that was played in those years….

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FROM SIDELINES TO SPOTLIGHT: ADIDAS CHAMPIONS THE SUPPORTERS STANDING BESIDE EVERY YOUNG ATHLETE

Today, adidas announces the release of the fourth episode of their brand campaign. The six-part series explore the stories of athletes and the vital role of positivity from the supporters who shaped their journeys from the sidelines. Their presence changes the game, turning doubt into confidence and pressure into joy. Building on the success of…

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CITY BOOSTS TOWNSHIP RETAILERS WITH SKILLS AND START-UP SUPPORT

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with 22ON Sloane and the Wholesale and Retail SETA (W&RSETA), hosted a series of Entrepreneurship Boost Workshops on 1, 10 and 15 July 2025. Held at Braampark in​ Braamfontein, ​the workshops empowered 300 township-based retailers with practical skills to grow and sustain their businesses. Participants gained…

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ADRESSING SMMEs RECRUITMENT CHALLENGES

Many small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa are struggling to reach their full potential because of the costs and complexities involved in finding and recruiting the right people. Affordable solutions that help connect them to high-quality candidates are key to changing this picture. “With an estimated collective turnover of nearly R5.3 trillion…

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