MATTEL BRICK SHOP ™ AND HOT WHEELS® EXPAND LINE AND INTRODUCE COLLECTOR BUILDS OF TWO ICONIC HONDA MODELS

Mattel, Inc., a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announced today the launch of two new Mattel Brick Shop™ Hot Wheels® building sets in collaboration with Honda. The new releases expand the Mattel Brick Shop Speed Series™ with two Japanese performance…

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AVIS EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP AS OFFICIAL MOBILITY PARTNER OF THE ABSA RUN YOUR CITY SERIES

The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series and AVIS are proud to announce the extension of their partnership, building on two exciting and action-packed years with AVIS as the official Mobility Partner of one of South Africa’s premier mass participation road running events. “Partnering with AVIS as the official Mobility Partner of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series in 2024 and 2025…

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ESKOM’S POWER SYSTEM REMAINS STABLE AND SUPPORTING THE RETURN TO WORK, STRENGTHENED BY INCREASING PLANT AVAILABILITY AND SUSTAINED REDUCTION IN UNPLANNED OUTAGES

Eskom’s power system remains stable, continuing to support economic activity in the country. South Africa returned this week from the holiday break, to a structurally stronger system entering 2026, than five years ago, with an additional 4 400MW of capacity available compared to this time last year. The resilience of the power system reflects the…

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SURVEY REVEALS THAT 95% OF PARENTS FACE FINANCIAL STRAIN DURING THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON

 As families prepare for the 2026 academic year, 1Life Insurance’s annual Back-to-School Survey reveals that stress and financial pressures remain a major concern for parents, despite encouraging signs of progress in budgeting. An overwhelming 95% of respondents admitted that back-to-school preparations were stressful, highlighting the emotional toll this period continues to take on households. The…

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STADIUM MANAGEMENT SOUTH AFRICA INTRODUCES MYTICKET AND ACCESS CONTROL AT FNB STADIUM

“A SAFER, SMOOTHER, SMARTER WAY TO ENTER FNB STADIUM”  Stadium Management South Africa (SMSA) has confirmed the launch of MyTicket, its own proprietary ticketing platform, together with a strategic move to manage ticketing and access control in-house across the stadiums and venues under its management. The decision follows a detailed review of challenges experienced over…

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ABSA RUN YOUR CITY SERIES AND CHERY SOUTH AFRICA RENEW PARTNERSHIP FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS

Chery South Africa has confirmed the renewal of its sponsorship of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series after four successful years, extending the agreement for an impressive three-year period beginning in 2026. This renewed partnership also marks the fourth anniversary of Chery’s relaunch in South Africa, underscoring a shared commitment to excellence and a vision that has consistently…

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FNB EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INTRODUCES EDUCATION PROTECTOR TO HELP BUSINESSES AND RETAIN TOP TALENT

 As businesses face growing pressure to attract and retain skilled employees, many are reassessing whether their employee benefits still reflect the realities facing most working families. While retirement and medical aid remain the core offerings of employee benefits, forward-thinking employers are looking to provide benefits to their employees that address long-term financial risks beyond the…

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ETIHAD AIRWAYS CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF CONNECTING ABU DHABI AND JOHANNESBURG

787 Airplane Flying Above Country Side View Shot Milestone underscores Etihad’s expanding footprint across Africa  Etihad Airways is marking a major milestone in Africa this December as the airline celebrates 20 years of flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Johannesburg. The city is one of its longest-standing gateways in Africa and a strategically important market within…

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