The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced the appointment of Stayfree as the Official Sanitary Pad Sponsor of Banyana Banyana in a landmark partnership designed to shine the spotlight on an important but often overlooked aspect of women’s sport: the role pads play in performance. Launched under the campaign platform #KeepingThemLockedIn, the partnership is…
Mercedes-Benz is officially raising the standards of the compact luxury segment with the market introduction of the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA 200. Arriving at authorised retailers on Friday, 12 June, the new CLA 200 offers more to customers in every dimension, delivering significantly more space, refinement, comfort, intelligence, and efficiency compared to its predecessor. The CLA…
Strategic partnership supports continued expansion while maintaining stability and long-term ownership Westcon-Comstor, a global technology distributor specialising in cybersecurity, networking, and hybrid cloud solutions, has announced a strategic investment and financing agreement with General Atlantic, a leading global investor. The transaction introduces General Atlantic as a minority equity investor and long-term financing partner, supporting Westcon-Comstor’s continued expansion while…
The Joburg Property Company (JPC) has officially launched its Community Outreach Campaign, a citywide initiative aimed at bringing information about JPC programmes, services, projects, and opportunities directly to residents across Johannesburg through a series of JPC Community Awareness Sessions. The campaign forms part of JPC’s ongoing commitment to strengthening community engagement, improving public awareness, and…
The City of Johannesburg undertook inspections and enforcement actions against several businesses and properties found to be operating in contravention of municipal by-laws, zoning regulations, and other applicable legislation in Lehae. The operation involved officials from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), Development Planning Law Enforcement, City Power, Johannesburg Water, Emergency Management Services (EMS), Fire…
Eskom continues to strengthen the resilience of South Africa’s power system, sustaining measurable improvements in generation performance and network stability as winter demand intensifies. Year-on-year gains in generation availability, reduced unplanned outages, and lower reliance on diesel, alongside targeted interventions through the Load Reduction Elimination Programme, are enabling more households to access a stable and…
Data provided by Connected Ball Technology housed within the adidas Trionda, the official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, showcases the statistics behind Leo Messi’s stunning hat-trick against Algeria. The three goals take Messi to the top of the all-time goals record at the FIFA World Cup. The Argentina captain scored his first goal…
Group picture with coach Bongi Msomi during the 2026 Telkom Netball League, Netball Clinic at Morutwa Secondary School in Madiga Village, Limpopo on 05 June 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix For young netball players in Madiga, the journey from first pass to crown felt a little closer this week as Telkom netball clinic arrived in the community,…
Nominations for the 2027 season of the Woman of Stature Awards South Africa officially open in June 2026, inviting women from across South Africa who are making a meaningful impact in business, industry, entrepreneurship, and community development to enter or be nominated for one of the country’s most respected women’s recognition platforms. The prestigious awards platform calls…
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, and the Gauteng Traffic Inspectorate (GTI) continue to strengthen road safety by enforcing compliance through sustained law enforcement operations across the province. Public transport compliance remains a key priority for the department, ensuring that operators and vehicles adhere to legislative requirements. This essential to protecting commuters and…
