FRIENDLY MATCHES DO NOT EXIST FOR US – BAFANA COACH BROOS
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says the team will be approaching Saturday’s international friendly match against Zambia with the same focus and mentality they usually have for FIFA World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The 2026 FIFA World Cup-bound South African senior men’s national team will host regional neighbours Zambia at the…
THE COST OF CHASING TRENDS: WHAT 2025 DATA TAUGHT US ABOUT INVESTOR BEHAVIOUR
Standard Bank and Liberty’s transactional data from discretionary investors shows one thing clearly: while markets may move on information, investors often move on emotion. Despite access to sophisticated platforms and expert guidance, behavioural biases still drove many of this year’s investment decisions. “Despite access to quality advice and robust investment platforms, we saw many clients…
STANDARD BANK PLAYS KEY ROLE IN R23 BILLION ACQUISITION TO RESHAPE BARLOWORLD’S FUTURE
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, is proud to announce its partnership with a newly formed consortium, NewCo, to support the acquisition of industrial giant Barloworld in a landmark transaction valued at R23 billion. Standard Bank played a pivotal role in the deal, acting as Joint Financial Advisor, Sole Mandated Lead Arranger, Underwriter, Bookrunner and…
FAKES SITES, DEEPFAKES, AND DODGY DEALS: HOW TO BEAT THE LATEST SCAMS
South Africans are facing a new wave of digital scams, everything from fake websites to deepfake videos, just as Black Friday and the festive season approach. Criminals are getting smarter, but so can we. Roshan Jelal, Head of Fraud at FNB Commercial, urges everyone to stay alert, trust their instincts, and double-check before clicking, paying,…
YOUNG INNOVATORS DIALOGUE CONNECTS SOUTH AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS WITH UAE INVESTORS AND OPPORTUNITIES
The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in South Africa, in partnership with Azanyah Trade Hub and My Aman NPC, will host the Young Innovators Dialogue, a pioneering platform designed to connect South Africa’s brightest young entrepreneurs with UAE companies, investors, and industry leaders. Taking place on 11 November 2025 at 22 Milkyway Avenue, Linbro…
OLD PARKTONIANS CC WINS AGAINST SPCC IN A WINDY SUNDAY LEAGUE: ELKHA STADIUM CRICKET OVAL
Siqamo Laphu, Chairperson Soweto Pioneers Cricket Club It was a beautiful day at the Soweto Cricket Oval, perfect for cricket on a good batting wicket. Soweto Pioneers, put in to bat first, made 205 all out in 37.2 overs — a total that promised more than it delivered. The innings never quite settled as wickets…
SIYA DEDICATES HIS 100TH CAPS WIN OVER FRANCE TO ZWIDE AND 60M+SOUTH AFRICANS
Collen Hans Passionate Springbok captain Siya Kolisi dedicated his 100th Test cap and a historic achievement over France to everyone who grew up in occurances analologous and parallel to those he experienced on the dusty streets of Zwide township in Gqeberha. Zwide is a township in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) South Africa a bustling area…
PIRATES MARCH ON TO YET ANOTHER CUP FINAL
Orlando Pirates produced a dominant display against Richards Bay in the Carling Knockout semifinals to emerge 1-0 victors at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, November 8. Tshepang Moremi’s 42nd-minute goal settled the contest as Abdeslam Ouaddou guided his team to a second final in the space of three months after winning the MTN 8…
WHY ROOIBOS IS THE UNOFFICIAL FUEL OF SA’s OCEAN ENDURANCE ATHLETES
With the open-water season now underway, endurance swimmers are gearing up to test their limits once more – facing icy swells, strong currents and unpredictable weather. As they take on South Africa’s toughest stretches, from Dassen Island to False Bay, Rooibos is emerging as an unlikely performance ally. Long seen as a comfort drink, research…
THE ULTIMATE GEEK PLAYGROUND LANDS THIS DECEMBER
From 5–7 December 2025, Level 8 – the sleek covered rooftop of Fourways Mall will transform into South Africa’s go-to mega event for video gaming, technology, esports, geek culture, and digital entertainment. In fact, a smart marketing person called it, “South Africa’s legendary playground of pixels, power-ups, and possibilities.” No expenses were spared on that consultation! For three epic days,…
