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There’s a quiet pressure that comes with Mother’s Day. What do you give the woman who would lay down her life for you? The one who has given, sacrificed and shown up in ways that no gift can repay? She’ll tell you she doesn’t need anything. “Your presence is my present,” she’ll say. And she …

We’re a couple of weeks into autumn and, while the air hasn’t cooled much during the day yet, it soon will. And with that usually comes the temptation to retreat indoors, which means the garden could slip down your priority list. But stepping back now could cost you later, according to Fathima Mathen, Marketing Manager …

Mercy community school foundation is a nonprofit making organization dedicated to provide free education meals and psychosocial support to orphaned students who are coming from dervise and challenging back grounds. The school foundation is located 75km south of Lusaka in Linda compound chilanga district Lusaka Zambia. We are facing the critical infrastructure challenges including the …

Crocworld Conservation Centre continues to cement its reputation as a leading outdoor adventure hub on the KZN South Coast, with last week’s Cross Country League 8 event (2 May 2026) showcasing the strength of its growing trail network. Hosted in partnership with Scottburgh Athletics Club, the event welcomed athletes to experience Crocworld’s purpose-built trail routes …

R26.63 a litre. South Africa Is Bleeding at the Pump — and It Has Nothing to Do with the Middle East South Africans face record fuel prices as levies, global shocks, and a R14.2bn Slate debt deepen the cost-of-living crisis. The war in the Middle East makes for a tidy headline. It travels well, fits …

Due to severe adverse weather conditions forecast for Cape Town and the Western Cape this weekend, the organisers of the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K, after consulting with the City of Cape Town authorities, local authorities, and the appointed safety officials, have made the difficult decision to cancel the event scheduled to …

Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially opened the Safe Passage Precinct, marking the beginning of South Africa’s first Inner-city street experiment. In a landmark move for transportation development in South Africa, Bree Street in Cape Town’s City Centre has undergone a bold six-month street experiment as part of the Safe Passage Precinct. Led by Young Urbanists NPC in …

Subaru Southern Africa is the title sponsor of the Subaru Amohela MTB Challenge, which returns for its third edition from 22 to 24 May 2026 in the Maluti foothills of Clarens, Free State. Hosted in the mountain village of Clarens, the event has become a showcase of high-altitude mountain biking, gives riders access to routes that …

Lagos, Nigeria: Softmide technologies Limited, a Lagos-based health technology startup, today reported a series of operational milestones as it advances its pre-launch digital health platform with ongoing support from FasterCapital. The company has renewed its web domain, secured pilot customers, expanded its technical and go-to-market talent, and formalized clinical integration efforts following industry engagement in Lagos. …

By Jodie Block, Incentive Travel and Rewards Manager at Achievement Awards Group Incentive travel is the ultimate reward, and although at face value there’s a higher cost, a deeper look shows that it pays for itself. CFOs and other business leaders may look at the price of incentive travel and baulk. As far as rewards …

This Mother’s Day, Mall of the South is shining the spotlight on the moments that truly define motherhood, the shared laughs, and the lifelong guidance that deserve recognition every day. From the 20th of April to the 10th of May 2026, Mall of the South is hosting a Mother’s Day campaign that encourages heartfelt reflection …

The FUCHS Group, which operates globally in the lubricants industry, presented its new FUCHS100 strategy at the Capital Markets Day held at the company’s headquarters in Mannheim on 16 April 2026. The name refers to the path leading up to the company’s 100th anniversary in 2031 and represents an evolutionary continuation of the FUCHS2025 strategy. …

Polokwane, South Africa — May 2026 — FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA has announced the opening of a new branch in Polokwane, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing expansion strategy and reinforcing its commitment to supporting key industrial sectors across the northern regions of South Africa. The new branch, which officially opens in May …

In a constrained economic environment, businesses are required to strike a careful balance between sustaining growth and managing heightened credit risk. Slower economic activity, tightening liquidity and rising interest rates place increasing pressure on consumers and businesses alike, often resulting in extended payment cycles and a greater likelihood of default. Against this backdrop, trade credit …

Pretoria: South Africa is grappling with two interconnected challenges – persistently high youth unemployment and declining local food production. A new pilot is testing whether both can be tackled at once with a bold new idea – skipping the job hunt and building businesses instead. A farming initiative led by non-profit organisation Afrika Tikkun, and …

During the next few months, Grade 11 students across South Africa who want to pursue further study after Matric, are entering a critical decision-making window as they investigate their options at university open days. It is important to understand that open days are not just exploratory – they take place at the same time students …

Starbucks today announced a global collaboration with 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which hits theaters 1 May 2026. The campaign introduces a curated lineup of four beverages inspired by the film’s iconic characters and crafted to bring cinematic flare to the daily coffee ritual. From Andy’s unforgettable coffee runs to the characters …

Three kilometers outside Franschhoek village, on a property where a craft brewery shares space with a boutique hotel, something quietly practical is happening. While much of the travel industry talks about sustainability in broad strokes, the team at @Franschhoek Hotel has spent the past few years building it into the daily mechanics of how the …

Durban: As the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot rapidly expands across South African workplaces, College Africa Group (CAG) is warning businesses about a growing but often overlooked risk: employees relying on AI-generated outputs without proper verification. From Excel reports and financial summaries to HR documents and management reporting, AI-generated content can …

FOUR PAWS’ 2026 State of Animal Welfare Address calls for coordinated reform to protect animals, people and the planet Cape Town — South Africa’s animal welfare system is not failing due to a lack of public interest, but because of fragmented laws, weak enforcement, and lack of collaboration. This was the central message emerging from …

The latest fuel announcement has contributed to additional uncertainty in an already volatile market after the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources made an error in its fuel price calculations for May 2026. “The Department had to revise its initial announcement of a R6.19 per litre diesel increase to R5.27 after a calculation error was …

Algoa FM is gearing up for the Eastern Cape and Garden Route’s biggest charity event – the 28th Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, presented by ISUZU Motors South Africa. We invite non-profit organisations supporting cancer patients and their families in Algoa Country to apply to be selected as a beneficiary of this year’s event, …