The Department of Health (DoH) has called for public calm following confirmation of a rare Hantavirus case in a critically ill British national in South Africa. The patient was a passenger aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was travelling to the Canary Islands via Cape Verde from Argentina. The ship was carrying some 150…
Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking’s Corporate Finance Advisory team is proud to confirm the successful completion of the of R2.1 billion sale of South African non-alcoholic beverages manufacturer, Twizza Proprietary Limited (“Twizza”) to The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited (“Bevco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of India-based Varun Beverages Limited (“Varun”) for an amount of R2.1 billion. This follows the receipt of all…
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) will host its much-anticipated Mother’s Day Concert on Sunday, 10 May 2026, from 09:00 to 16:00 at the Johannesburg Zoo. This popular annual event returns with an expanded programme and is expected to attract around 10,000 attendees. Presented in partnership with Joburg Theatre, the concert celebrates mothers, caregivers and families with…
South Africa’s agricultural sector is increasingly redefining resilience, moving beyond short‑term survival towards profitability driven by practical innovation and better decision‑making. This shift reflects a broader evolution across the sector, where success is no longer measured only by the ability to withstand pressure but by how effectively farmers adapt, improve efficiency, and remain sustainably profitable…
In 2024, South Africa’s two-pot retirement system fundamentally changed how retirement savings can be accessed and preserved. While early discussions focused on how the system works, the more important conversation now centres on how employees are using it – and what this means for their long-term financial security. For organisations that offer retirement funds as…
Engen, South Africa’s leading fuel and solutions partner, is proud to once again partner with Grain SA to sponsor NAMPO Harvest Day, taking place from 12–15 May 2026 at NAMPO Park, Bothaville. With a strong 40-year legacy supporting Grain SA, Engen continues to demonstrate its deep-rooted commitment to the agricultural community and the broader value chain that sustains…
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, is proud to announce a partnership with Primedia Broadcasting to host the 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk the Talk, set to take place in the City of Johannesburg on 26 July 2026. Driven by an ongoing commitment to uplift and revitalise the city of Johannesburg, the event will see…
For anyone who missed the North American eclipse of 2024, there’s good news: the sky is about to deliver an even more amazing spectacle. On Aug. 2, 2027, the moon will simply vanish—and for those positioned in the right place, daylight will surrender to deep twilight for the longest total solar eclipse of the remaining 21st century….
South Africans face another fuel price hike from Wednesday, 6 May Petrol under‑recoveries: Diesel: ⛽ Expected Pump Prices (If Forecasts Hold) This article is adapted from MSN News reporting, with full credit to the original writers. Jozi Captions provides summaries and contextual analysis for our readers.
Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking’s Corporate Finance Advisory team is proud to confirm the successful completion of the of R2.1 billion sale of South African non-alcoholic beverages manufacturer, Twizza Proprietary Limited (“Twizza”) to The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited (“Bevco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of India-based Varun Beverages Limited (“Varun”) for an amount of R2.1 billion. This follows the receipt of all…
