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Johannesburg is a big city with a lot of moving parts, and finding a place to live here takes a bit more thought than just picking something that looks good in photos. Rent prices vary a lot depending on the area, the building, what’s included, and how close you are to main roads and public …
When a car engine gives up, most people go through the same stages. First there’s denial – maybe it just needs a service. Then comes the mechanic visit, the long face, and the quote that makes your stomach drop. At that point, the decision gets real. Do you scrap the car, buy something else, or …
Johannesburg has a reputation for being expensive, and in some parts of the city that’s fair. Sandton, Rosebank, and Fourways carry price tags that put them out of reach for a lot of people, particularly those who are just starting out, recently relocated, or simply want to keep monthly costs manageable. What doesn’t get talked …
There are parts of Johannesburg that most people drive through without thinking twice about living in. Jeppestown, Joubert Park, and Marshalltown are three of them. They sit close to the CBD, they’re well-connected, and they offer rental options at prices that are hard to match in the northern suburbs. For the right person, any one …
The site is dangerous for waste pickers according to a residents’ forum
Johannesburg is a city where most people’s rental search starts and ends in the same handful of suburbs. Sandton, Randburg, Roodepoort, Midrand. The names come up in every conversation about where to live, and the prices reflect just how much demand those areas carry. What gets less attention are the suburbs sitting slightly off the …
There are a handful of health checks that doctors bring up consistently for women over a certain age, and breast screening sits near the top of that list. Most women know they should be doing it. Far fewer actually follow through regularly. The gap between knowing and doing is where things go wrong, and understanding …
Madagascar’s protected area forests have 2.5km buffer zone forests surrounding them that also need urgent protection.
Sandton: When breathing becomes difficult, access to reliable oxygen support is not just a convenience — it’s essential. Limitless Health is a South African provider dedicated to supplying high-quality medical oxygen machines and respiratory equipment that help patients regain comfort, mobility, and peace of mind. Focused specifically on oxygen therapy and respiratory care, Limitless Health delivers …
KL Development (KLD), in partnership with Moolman Group, has officially broken ground on R21 Riverfields Business Park South, a new industrial property development within the rapidly expanding Riverfields Precinct near Kempton Park. The sod-turning ceremony, held on site on Wednesday, 11 March, brought together development partners, property brokers and industry stakeholders to celebrate the start …
Most people start taking supplements before they fully understand what each one does or when to use it. They see something on a shelf, hear someone at the gym mention it, or pick whatever has the most impressive packaging. Then a few weeks later they’re not sure if it’s working, why they’re taking it, or …
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (https://BAL.NBA.com) and PUMA, one of the world's leading sports brands, today announced a multiyear collaboration that makes PUMA the Official Outfitter of the BAL.
The collaboration, which will begin with the 2026 BAL season that tips off on Friday, March 27 at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa, will see PUMA supply all official BAL team, fan and referee apparel, including game uniforms, warm-up gear, practice wear, accessories, and branded tops for participants in the league's social impact and player programming.
The fanwear, which reflects the energy, diversity and creativity of African basketball culture, will be available this season at BAL arenas, the BAL's e-commerce store at https://BALStore.NBA.com, PUMA's e-commerce store at https://za.PUMA.com, and at the three NBA Stores and two PUMA stores in South Africa.
“Our collaboration with PUMA reflects our shared commitment to elevating the African sports industry and basketball in particular,” said BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall. “PUMA's innovation, creativity and deep connection to the continent's sports ecosystem and our game make them an ideal partner to help us continue to raise the standard of African basketball, enhance the experience for teams, players and fans, and drive the BAL's continued growth.”
“The collaboration with the BAL is an important step in PUMA's brand commitment to growing the game worldwide,” said PUMA Vice President Sports Marketing & Sport Licensing, Johan Adamsson. “We look forward to bringing our performance technology to the forefront of the game and connecting with the many BAL fans globally.”
PUMA joins the BAL's roster of partners that also includes Foundational Partner Rwanda Development Board and Official Partners Afreximbank, Air Senegal, Amazon Web Services, Castle Lite and RwandAir.
Tickets for the Kalahari Conference group phase are on sale now at Ticketmaster.za (https://apo-opa.co/4db9e95). Tickets for Playoffs and Finals are on sale at BAL.NBA.com/Ticket (https://apo-opa.co/4uxRMBF). Fans who purchase tickets will also have free access to the BAL Fan Zone at each arena.
Additional information about the 2026 BAL season will be announced in the coming days.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Basketball Africa League (BAL).
Contact:
Marie-Pierre Anamba Onana
Basketball Africa League
+221 78 637 70 62
Manamba@theBAL.com
Denise Thrasher
PUMA Hoops
denise.thrasher@puma.com
About the BAL:
The Basketball Africa League (BAL), a partnership between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and NBA Africa, is a professional league featuring 12 club teams from across Africa that will tip off its sixth season in March 2026. Headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, the BAL builds on the foundation of club competitions FIBA Africa has organized across the continent and marks the NBA's first collaboration to operate a league outside North America. Fans can follow the BAL (@theBAL) on Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/418VuUR), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/40AD4wc), Threads (https://apo-opa.co/4rCk5fB), X (https://apo-opa.co/3Nm9Az4), and YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/4bfyUzP) and register their interest in receiving more information at https://BAL.NBA.com.
About PUMA:
PUMA is one of the world's leading sports brands, designing, developing, and selling footwear, apparel and accessories. Founded in 1948, PUMA helps the world's best athletes and teams perform at their best with its innovative products. Known for its iconic cat logo and the Formstrip, the company offers performance products in categories such as Football, Running and Training. Its Sportstyle collections are rooted in sports and inspire consumers by celebrating sports culture. With its long history and strong heritage, PUMA is proud of having one of the strongest archives in the industry, with many iconic products such as the Suede and the Speedcat. The company distributes its products in over 120 countries, employs more than 20,000 people and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach/Germany. For more information, please visit https://About.PUMA.com.
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Eskom’s 31 March 2026 deadline for registering residential solar PV and battery energy storage (BES) systems is looming, with minimal uptake of their demand to register by customers. Not because households are unwilling to comply, but because the rules are unclear, inconsistent, and in some cases, unlawful. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has raised …
Bolt and Engineering Distributors Group (B.E.D.), the long-term, exclusive distributor of Fronius welding technology nationwide, has announced the local launch of the new Fronius Ignis Battery. Ignis Battery is a next-generation, battery-powered welding system engineered for mobility, reliability and performance in off-grid agricultural environments. The local launch forms part of B.E.D.’s build-up to the iconic …
South Africa – As the world marks World Optometry Day, Spec-Savers South Africa joins the international optometry community in recognising the World Council of Optometry’s 2026 theme: “A Shared Vision: Collaboration in Global Eye Care.” This year’s focus highlights how partnerships across the wider health system can strengthen early detection of serious medical conditions – …
The below speech was delivered by Stephen Moore during the Debate on Human Rights Day: Celebrating 30 years of the Bill of Rights as a sovereign and free constitutional Republic: Thirty years after the Bill of Rights, we should ask ourselves a question: Do these rights live only in our Constitution, or do they live …
Statement by Adv. Glynnis Breytenbach MP – DA Spokesperson on Justice & Constitutional Development: The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) and requested an explanation for the judiciary’s failure to release statistics on late judgements. The last report was released by the OCJ in October 2025 and dealt …
Statement by James Lorimer MP – DA Spokesperson on Mineral and Petroleum Resources: Minister Gwede Mantashe should give South Africans the facts about the state of our fuel reserves. Mineral and Petroleum Resources minister Gwede Mantashe has said there’s no need to panic about potential shortages of fuel caused by the war in the Persian …
PRETORIA: As South Africa continues to confront one of its most pressing educational challenges, improving and strengthening literacy among young learners, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd (“Ford South Africa”) has concluded the 2026 Rally to Read in the Eastern Cape, delivering books, teaching materials and teacher aids to rural schools over …
Statement by Adrian Roos MP – DA Spokesperson on Home Affairs: The DA welcomes the launch by Home Affairs of the Meetings, Exhibitions, Events and Tourism Scheme (MEETS) visa platform, aimed at streamlining visa processing for international events hosted in South Africa. The purpose of MEETS is to boost tourism and enhance South Africa’s attractiveness …
New Zealand batter Maddy Green’s fine knock of 94 in the final match of their ICC Women’s Championship series against Zimbabwe has helped her make notable progress in the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings. The 33-year-old’s 73-ball knock in Dunedin contributed to her side’s massive 200-run victory that completed a 3-0 series victory while helping …
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus added two new players to the group who will attend the first virtual Springbok alignment camp on Tuesday, with former Junior Springboks Carlü Sadie (prop) and JJ van der Mescht (lock) being among the 21 players from around the world who have cracked the nod. Sadie, who is currently plying his …
From a fruit farm in the eastern Free State to the Arms Park via an Italian adventure, it’s been some journey for Corniel van Zyl. Now it’s all come full circle as he takes his Cardiff Rugby team to Pretoria, the city where his rugby career really took off. As well as the South African …