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One of the province’s longest-running bowls tournaments returns to the KZN South Coast from 3 to 7 August 2026 – the 65th Scottburgh August Tournament. Supported by Renishaw Hills, the event is set to welcome hundreds of bowlers from around the country to compete across four local clubs for the top prize. “Supporting community events …

Effie Awards South Africa has announced 45 finalists for the 2026 programme, following the first round of judging. Following 2025’s record-setting programme, the 2026 Effie Awards South Africa recorded a further 29% increase in entries, reflecting growing participation from agencies, clients and specialist partners and reinforcing the value placed on marketing effectiveness across the industry. …

Midrand, Gauteng: One of Gauteng’s longest-standing road running events is entering an exciting new chapter. Dating back to the early 1980s, the race began as a 15km event and has evolved over the decades into the Midrand Striders Chamberlain Country Classic. While long-serving members differ on the exact inaugural year, all agree that the race …

Outdoor Network, a division of the Provantage Group, is expanding its national digital out-of-home (DOOH) footprint with four new 3m x 6m digital billboard sites in Pretoria and the Western Cape. Every structure has passed the full municipal and local authority approval process required before an advertising sign may legally be erected. That distinction carries …

For King Price Xtreme rally driver Jayden Els, the destination has never changed. The route, however, has become far more demanding. Still only in his early twenties, Jayden has already built a motorsport résumé that many drivers spend decades chasing. From winning the 2017 Rotax Karting World Finals to claiming the Class T Championship in …

If I had R1.00 for every call from a Neanderthal glorifying a vehicle fire supposedly set off by a Lithium Ion Battery I would be able to buy a Tesla Cybertruck for cash… That is what one gets for being an early adopter and brand evangelist for renewable energy! But, maybe ‘brand evangelist’ is slightly …

The City of Cape Town’s investment in major sporting, cultural and entertainment events generated 2125 online editorial mentions, according to an independent report measuring online media coverage between July 2025 and June 2026. According to the Brand Media Index™ – Cape Town Events Edition, the top five events generated 1908 online editorial mentions that included …

In a market dominated by apps that push a single theological perspective, a South African development team has created something genuinely different: an AI-powered Bible study platform that presents theological information fairly and without bias. The Berean App uses machine learning to show how over 20 Christian denominations interpret any Bible passage—Catholic, Orthodox, Reformed, Pentecostal, …

Picture any electric car ad that you’ve seen before. It’s calm. It’s clean. It’s sterile. What you’re picturing probably isn’t Bloemfontein. But that’s exactly why Toyota and the Studio One team at Publicis Groupe Africa thought it was the perfect place to show off the bZ4X. Because the battery-electric bZ4X isn’t your run of the …

Every piece of litter picked up, every recyclable separated and every person who chooses not to litter is proof that meaningful environmental change starts with individual action. That is the message behind Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week 2026, taking place from 14-20 September 2026, during which South Africans are once again encouraged to roll up …

The Aliwal Shoal Hope Spot will join coastal communities around the world in celebrating Marine Protected Area (MPA) Day on Saturday, 1 August, with a full programme of experiences designed to connect people with one of South Africa’s most extraordinary marine protected areas. Celebrated annually around the world, MPA Day shines a spotlight on the …

The Durban North Community Police Forum (CPF) has announced its newly elected Interim Executive Committee (Exco), following an elections meeting held on the evening of Thursday, 16 July 2026 at Northlands Primary School (NPS). The election was overseen by representatives of the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service (CSPS), Department of Community Safety, Durban North Police …

By Chantelle Frier, National Sales Manager at SW360 Cape Town, South Africa – When organisations conduct due diligence on a new customer, supplier or business partner, there’s often a sense of reassurance once the basics have been verified. The company registration checks out, the directors are identified, and the necessary documentation has been collected. The …

KEY POINTS Zwoitwaho Nevhutalu has been appointed Chairperson of Kagiso Trust, effective 1 July 2026. Nevhutalu has been associated with Kagiso Trust since 1986 and previously served as Chairperson from 2012 to 2014. He brings extensive experience in education, governance, community activism and democratic participation. Nevhutalu succeeds Mankone Ntsaba, who has completed a distinguished six-year …

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The Free State is set to join South Africa’s premier road running calendar as Absa and Stillwater Sports officially announce the launch of the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K. Taking place on Sunday, 25 October 2026, the expansion marks a significant milestone for the award-winning series as it extends its reach to a …

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa – South African mattress manufacturer Mr Mattress is calling on the local bedding industry to publish foam density figures on every mattress sold, saying vague firmness labels like “extra firm” and “orthopaedic” leave consumers unable to compare products, and frequently buying the wrong bed entirely. “Every week, buyers ask for the hardest …

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is highlighting the importance of early eye health awareness, encouraging parents to understand when their baby’s vision should be checked and what warning signs to look out for. A baby’s eyesight develops quickly during the first year of life. As they grow, babies learn to focus, …

“The perfect ride for me and my family”: Caster Semenya reflects on six months with her JAECOO J7 SHS South African athletics icon Caster Semenya reflects on this year with the JAECOO J7 SHS, which has become her everyday drive for family life, training routines and trips home to Limpopo. Semenya says the SUV’s comfort, …

Johannesburg: The rapid advancement of technology has ushered in a new era of digitized healthcare systems, reshaping how nations deliver medical services. This transformation is not merely a matter of convenience but a necessity, as global health crises have highlighted the urgent need for innovation and resilience in healthcare infrastructure. Pandemics such as COVID-19 and the …

The way South Africans look things up is changing: instead of typing into a search bar, many now put their questions straight to an AI assistant. Johannesburg agency Top Click has responded by building a dedicated answer engine optimisation service, designed to get local businesses recommended inside platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot, Google …