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Switch Energy Drink and OMODA South Africa has concluded their most talked-about consumer campaign, by handing over the final 15 brand-new OMODA C7 vehicles to lucky winners at a special event held at Switch’s head office. The “Switch Up Your Life” competition, which ran from September 2025 to January 2026, turned every can of Switch …
Africa’s financial system is being rebuilt in real time. What took Western economies decades to construct through branch networks, physical […]
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A long long time ago I had a girlfriend named Shelley. This Shelly I speak about here is a completely different ‘animal and yet it does evoke the same feelings I had then! True story: I met Shelley whilst playing “Father Christmas’ Little Helper” delivering Christmas presents to clients of Straton Electrical. Those were good …
Plastics SA is proud to announce the appointment of Samuel Kumbula as its new Sustainability Project Coordinator. Based at the company’s Head Office in Midrand, Sam joins the team with more than eight years of experience in the environmental management sector. His professional journey has equipped him with robust skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, …
On a crisp spring evening in Frankfurt, as the lights of the city begin to shimmer against the River Main, something extraordinary is about to unfold inside the majestic halls of the Alte Oper. For years, the MIAGI Orchestra has carried a powerful sound across continents — from South Africa to Europe — filling grand …
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is raising awareness this TB Awareness Month around an important but often misunderstood question: can TB return after treatment? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), TB affects more than 10.7 million people globally each year, despite being preventable and curable when diagnosed early and treated correctly. “Tuberculosis …
Johannesburg: South Africa’s education sector is at a pivotal moment, balancing the promise of expanded opportunities with the challenge of limited resources. As the foundation of the nation’s future, education demands sustained investment to ensure that all children, from cities to rural areas, have access to quality learning. Recent budget allocations reflect Government’s commitment to strengthening …
Suzuki Auto South Africa in partnership with Cricket South Africa (CSA) donated R140,000 worth of cricket equipment to five cricket hubs across South Africa following the successful Ballin’ with Suzuki campaign, which was activated during Season 4 of the Betway SA20. The official handover ceremony took place on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at the CSA …
Parliament, Tuesday, 24 February 2026 – The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture today received an update from the Department of Agriculture on the vaccination of cattle against foot and mouth disease (FMD), following an outbreak across the country. The committee heard that the department is currently distributing a million vaccine doses to outbreak areas in the …
Most people who want to get fitter or lose fat start by stepping on a bathroom scale. You look down, see a number, and either feel great or feel terrible. But here’s the thing: that number tells you almost nothing about what’s actually going on inside your body. Two people can stand at the same …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·24 Feb 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa recently announced new salaries and allowances for traditional leaders and members of traditional houses in South Africa, including kings and queens. According to a notice in the Government Gazette, traditional leaders and members of traditional houses received a 4.1% increase in remuneration for the 2025/26 financial year, …
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) was warned that there is a serious risk that South Africa’s new driving laws have been compromised by corruption. The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) recently closed a tender for a “turnkey” contractor to implement and operate the core services of the incoming Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offence …
Bridgestone Advances Virtual Tyre Development as Driver-in-the-Loop Simulator Goes Live Bridgestone, a global leader in premium tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, has reached a key milestone in its digital tyre development journey with its state-of-the-art driving simulator becoming fully operational. A new step in Bridgestone’s virtual development journey Installed at the company’s R&D Centre near …
By Nosihle Shelembe South Africa’s strategic partnership with the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has unlocked a US$8 billion commitment to drive industrial growth, create jobs, and strengthen the economy by adding more value to South Africa’s natural resources. The commitment paves the way for expanding local manufacturing and mineral processing, investing in critical infrastructure such …
Motorsport South Africa (MSA) is delighted to confirm that rising karting star, Aleksander Praizovic, will represent South Africa in the esteemed FIA Karting Academy Trophy for juniors. This prestigious international championship, sanctioned by the FIA, is a global benchmark for identifying and nurturing the next generation of motorsport talent. The series is renowned for its …
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Feb. 28, 2026 –Walmart is accelerating its commitment to South Africa with the announcement of its third store opening at East Point Shopping Centre in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni. Building on the strong momentum from successful launches in Clearwater and Fourways, where customers have enthusiastically embraced Walmart’s Every Day Low Price philosophy, this new …
Carbon taxes are important ways of changing the behaviour of polluting companies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change and using tax revenue to benefit all of society. This according to researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT). The South African minister of electricity and energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is proposing to suspend the …
President, Thank you for convening the Eleventh Emergency Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly to consider the draft resolution on the “Support for lasting peace in Ukraine”. It is regrettable that we are meeting on the 4th anniversary of a war that could have been resolved diplomatically rather than through a protracted conflict. …
On Monday, 23 February, the gold price climbed for the fourth day on a trot to a three-week high of $5,150 an ounce. The rand put in mild gains to break back below 16.0/dlr. And these gains were driven by the usual suspect: US President Donald Trump and his topsy-turvy tariff tiffs. On Friday, 20 …
There are some restaurants that begin as business ideas. Others begin as memories. For Mathew Abraham, the inspiration behind Thava was never just about opening a restaurant or even expanding to opening five restaurants with the newest located at Emperors Palace. It was about recreating a feeling. That feeling traces back to Kerala, the lush …
Luke Fraser ·24 Feb 2026 Lula has again called on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to increase the VAT threshold for businesses during the 2026 National Budget. The small business funder has asked Godongwana to increase the compulsory VAT registration threshold from R1 million to R3 million to unlock liquidity within the SME sector. Lula has …
Staff Writer ·24 Feb 2026 The latest crime statistics published by the South African Police Service (SAPS) show that fewer hijackings occurred between October and December 2025 than in prior years, but incidents remain alarmingly high. Nowhere else is this more evident than in Gauteng, where more hijackings were reported than in every other province …
While it is not uncommon for major car brands to have subsidiaries or smaller sub-brands that make up their portfolios, not all of these excel, but sometimes these sub-brands manage to establish their own identities. This is especially true of the new Chinese brands coming into South Africa, with Chery and GWM introducing various brands …
Staff Writer ·24 Feb 2026 Following an agreement from President Cyril Ramaphosa to put the promulgation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act on hold, the Pretoria High Court has granted an order to the same effect. Trade union Solidarity, one of the key litigants challenging the NHI on several grounds, announced that it received …