As airlines roll out fresh fuel surcharges and airfares are climbing ahead of the Easter rush, Standard Bank is stepping in to cushion the blow. Discounts of up to 40% are being offered to travellers navigating one of the busiest and most expensive holiday periods. In addition, customers who book domestic flights on Standard Bank…
LALIGA and Royal Bafokeng Sports (RBS), representing the Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN), have jointly announced the launch of the Royal Bafokeng Sports LALIGA Academy, a landmark partnership that brings world-class football development to South Africa. The collaboration marks a significant step in advancing youth football on the African continent, combining LALIGA’s globally recognised training methodology…
Outer space has a unique way of capturing a child’s imagination – from glittering stars and distant planets to powerful rockets exploring the unknown. Dibber International Preschools encourage parents and caregivers to lean into that curiosity, using simple, hands-on activities that introduce early science concepts in ways young children can understand and enjoy. “Children are naturally wired…
Standard Bank processed one of the largest payment volumes on the African continent, moving more than R164 trillion in payments in 2025, across its 20 million clients and correspondent‑banking relationships. This scale means that every single minute, over R300 million flows through the bank’s infrastructure. This highlights Standard Bank’s central role in the financial circulatory…
The South African senior men’s national team will face the Central American country in two international friendly matches that will be played at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium and DHL Cape Town Stadium. Bafana Bafana will host the first match at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday, 27 March, before facing the visitors in the second game…
In an unusually cordial scene for a high‑stakes boxing week, the fighters set to feature in this weekend’s “Sole Survivor” tournament met face‑to‑face on Tuesday, and the mood was strikingly respectful. Instead of icy stares or verbal barbs, there were hugs, handshakes, and a shared sense of professionalism that set the tone for an electric Saturday night…
South Africa’s energy landscape is shifting. While power cuts have eased, rising electricity costs are driving increased demand for alternative energy solutions. FNB reports growing interest in solar installations, as households and businesses seek to manage escalating power bills and improve long-term energy resilience. Customer behaviour in the solar and energy storage market has shifted…
The City of Johannesburg, in partnership with the University of the Witwatersrand, will announce the Smart City Innovation Challenge winners at an awards ceremony on 01 April 2026 at the Wits Origins Centre. The Smart City Innovation Challenge is an initiative between the City and Wits University aimed at harnessing innovation and technology to address…
Donated Items handover by Orlando Pirates, PSL, and MTN Representative to the Zodwa Khoza Foundation during the MTN8 Goals for Charity at Zodwa Khoza Foundation in Soweto, Johannesburg on 25 March 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix Through the MTN8 Goals for Charity initiative, MTN, the Premier Soccer League, and reigning 2025 MTN8 champions Orlando Pirates Football Club continue to demonstrate the powerful…
Sasol Banyana Banyana will face Japan in June 2026 in two international friendly matches that will be used by coach Dr Desiree Ellis as part of her preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) later this year. The South African senior women’s national team will face their Japanese counterparts in the first match…
