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Johannesburg: As South Africa’s matric learners prepare for the next chapter of their lives, many are already looking towards taking further steps in their academic journey. Yet for thousands of qualifying high school graduates a significant challenge may be securing a place at a tertiary institution. With traditionally popular tertiary education providers unable to accommodate growing …

Why inefficient lighting is costing the South African industry twice South African industry does not need another abstract conversation about carbon. It needs credible ways to cut avoidable costs and reduce exposure to a carbon-constrained economy without waiting for a major new capital allocation. That is why one of the most practical decarbonisation opportunities in …

As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month and recognises the women shaping the country’s future, Penquin’s Managing Director, Mandy Davis, hopes her own career journey sends an important message to the next generation: your starting point doesn’t determine where you’ll end up. Unlike many agency leaders, Davis didn’t begin her career in marketing or advertising. She started …

Refusing to be pigeonholed as an ultra-marathon specialist, reigning Comrades Marathon champion George Kusche is setting his sights on a fast time at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K on Sunday 23 August 2026, while Kenya’s Salem Kibet arrives ready to challenge for victory. Returning to South Africa in 2023 armed with a sub-four-minute …

Few places let you decide the shape of a holiday morning by morning, but that is precisely the promise at Pambele, a privately owned, exclusive-use beach house tucked along the San Sebastian Peninsula where the Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary gives way to the Bazaruto Archipelago. As mid-2026 turns travellers’ thoughts toward the Mozambican coast, the …

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa: South African mattress manufacturer Mr Mattress has issued consumer guidance for soft-mattress shoppers, warning that the plush beds that perform best in showroom tests are frequently the quickest to fail at home, and that a single construction question can protect buyers. “The mattress that feels most incredible in the first ten seconds …

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: Baby gets the onesies. Baby gets the blankets. Baby gets the nursery. But who packs for Mum? Alora Medical is fixing that oversight with the launch of the Alora Labour & Recovery Care Kit — the first Alora all-in-one hospital bag essential designed exclusively for maternal comfort, faster recovery, and postpartum wellbeing. Available now on …

As the official mobility partner of the Black Coffee Foundation, Lepas supported the delivery of the Gift of Sight initiative at Zenzeleni Primary School in Alexandra. The four-day programme provided learners with comprehensive eye screenings and vision assessments, while introducing oral health assessments and access to essential dental care for the first time. Through its …

South Africa’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) teacher shortage has dominated the conversation, but the focus has mostly stayed on the crisis. A parliamentary response from the Department of Basic Education revealed that 464 public schools do not offer Mathematics, with shortages of qualified Mathematics teachers among the reasons cited while the most …

Publicis Groupe Africa has landed 21 finalist nominations at this year’s Bookmark Awards, South Africa’s leading digital marketing awards, with agencies Machine, LePub and StudioOne all recognised for work spanning nearly every stage of the digital ecosystem, from audience engagement and content creation to AI, experience design and technology. Machine leads the Group’s charge with …

Johannesburg, South Africa – More than 1,200 final-year students with disabilities from across South Africa will take an important step towards meaningful employment today as the Disability Workplace Readiness Summit opened in Johannesburg. The two-day summit which continues tomorrow, has already created a vibrant platform for students to engage directly with more than 40 leading corporate organisations, explore career …

Travellers touching down in Johannesburg this spring have a fresh reason to slow down and take a closer look, according to Mashaba Tours, a locally based tour operator that is drawing attention to its shorter, more adaptable township itineraries. With August fading and September ushering in warmer, brighter weather, the company reports that demand is …

With money getting tighter across South Africa in the closing months of 2026, Pawn Your Car and Still Drive It is spelling out precisely what a vehicle owner must have in place to raise fast, short-term cash without parting with their car. Based in Gauteng, the service allows people to borrow against a vehicle they …

Winter is loosening its grip on South Africa, and as the country edges towards its brighter months, Peachz wants people thinking about something easy to overlook: how they keep their devices charged. The local mobile accessories brand, which makes chargers, cables, car mounts, power banks and MagSafe products, reckons August is a practical time for …

With the 2026 academic year entering its second semester, RISE Student Living wants students and their families to know that securing a place near campus need not be a stressful ordeal. The company operates purpose-built Student Accommodation across four South African cities, offering university students a safe, fully furnished home within walking distance of their …

Getting paid promptly, and through the methods customers genuinely want to use, is a challenge that sits high on the priority list for many South African businesses heading through the back half of 2026. This is precisely the problem that Pay@, a South African payment solutions provider, has built its business around, linking billers to …

With WhatsApp rolling out usernames, WhatsApp users, and specifically businesses, are being urged to urgently reserve their own customised WhatsApp number. This is done in a similar manner to creating a unique website domain. While this feature is not yet available in South Africa, it is currently being tested on different platforms. “A WhatsApp unique …

Durban: Executives should understand where work is slowing down before deciding which AI platform—or combination of solutions—their organisation needs. By Arnold Muscat, Director of College Africa Group A CEO approves Microsoft Copilot licences for the management team. Another department starts experimenting with ChatGPT. Individual employees adopt additional AI tools they have discovered online. Six months …

For many South Africans, debt has quietly shifted from being a financial tool to becoming a means of simply staying afloat from month to month. “The greatest financial risk facing many South Africans is not that they have debt. It is that they are using debt to finance their current lifestyle rather than to build …

Reigning African Championships 1500m gold medalist Karabo More will join the Women’s Month celebrations when she toes the line at the iconic Totalsports Women’s Race Joburg on Sunday, 16 August 2026. Featuring both 5km and 10km events, the Totalsports Women’s Race Joburg welcomes everyone from elite athletes chasing victory to first-time participants and families enjoying …

NDOLA, ZAMBIA – A Zambian student from Ndola who achieved Grade One distinctions in all eight subjects on his 2024 School Certificate has secured admission to Beihang University in Beijing, China, to study Mechanical Engineering, but a remaining funding gap could affect his ability to take up the place. Mordecai Simumba is expected to begin …

As South Africa prepares for another national minimum wage increase in 2027, financial experts are cautioning that higher wages alone will not be enough to protect millions of households from mounting financial pressure. The National Minimum Wage Commission has opened the public participation process for the 2027 adjustment, with economists expecting the hourly minimum wage …

The original Recreational Activity Vehicle is back and ready for a new set of adventures. With the launch of the all-new Toyota RAV4, the team at Toyota South Africa Motors, together with Publicis Groupe Africa’s Studio One, set out to capture the vehicle’s spirit of freedom, capability and innovation in a light-hearted and engaging campaign. …

Boasting a 30:29 10km personal best, Kenya’s Brenda Kenei is excited to make her South African debut at the Totalsports Women’s Race Joburg on Sunday, 16 August 2026. “I’m excited to compete in South Africa for the first time, especially in a women’s-only race where I can celebrate alongside thousands of sports-loving women while chasing …