Municipality reviews Sandton’s Transport Master Plan to ease congestion

As Sandton remains the City of Johannesburg’s key economic hub, the municipality is acting to support its growth with sustainable, efficient, and inclusive transport solutions to meet rising development and travel demands. The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City’s Transport Department, has initiated a comprehensive review and update of the Sandton Integrated Transport Master Plan,…

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A DECADE OF DISCIPLINE: TEN YEARS OF tax‑free SAVING SHOWS THE POWER OF PATIENCE

TEN years ago, thousands of South Africans were encouraged to open a Tax‑Free Savings Account (TFSA). This 10‑year milestone offers a rare insight into how time, disciplined behaviour and tax‑free structures work together to build meaningful capital even when contributions start small. Introduced in 2015 to boost South Africa’s saving culture, TFSAs gave households a…

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FNB REPORTS A 99% SURGE IN VIRTUAL CARD ADOPTION AMONG WOMEN OVER THE LAST YEAR

Women’s virtual card Spend increased by 86.9% YoY  First National Bank (FNB) has released new insights into women’s spending patterns across its retail segment, revealing a significant year-on-year (YoY) growth and a marked shift toward digital and lifestyle-driven transactions. Women accounted for 44.6% of the total retail spend in 2024, with their overall spend increasing by 5.3% YoY and transaction volumes rising…

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JDA INITIATES PHASE 2 OF ROSEBANK PUBLIC TRANSPORT FACILITY UPGRADE

The Johannesburg Development Agency [JDA], acting on behalf of the City’s Transport Department, has commenced preparatory work for Phase 2 of the Rosebank Public Transport Facility upgrade. This project aims to modernise the bustling facility, located on Cradock Avenue with access from Biermann and Jellicoe Avenues, to meet the burgeoning commuter demand in the rapidly expanding Rosebank precinct. The…

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ART LEADS THE CHANGE, WHEN WOMEN RISE

Across studios, galleries, and cultural institutions, women are claiming their place as leaders of contemporary African art’s next chapter, where representation evolves into equity, and equity grows into inclusion. By Nkosana Matyeshana, FNB Events Lead 03 September 2025: Throughout much of art history, the names etched into global memory (Picasso, Warhol, Basquiat, Pollock) have overwhelmingly been men….

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