FlySafair, South Africa’s leading low-cost airline, celebrated the launch of its new direct route between Cape Town and Hoedspruit with a ceremonial event at Hoedspruit Airport yesterday. The new service marks a significant step forward in improving access to the central Kruger region and unlocking tourism-driven economic growth across Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Tourism remains a…
The three digits that represent your credit score reflect some of the most important financial information about you. Yet, most South Africans don’t know their score or how to manage or improve it. Your credit score is an indicator of financial reliability. Lenders use it to determine whether you qualify for credit or other financial…
One epic competition. Ten fearless entrepreneurs. R800 000 up for grabs. After a dramatic first season that drew over 2.3 million views and saw the winning contestant walk away with R225 000, Engen The Making Of (TMO) is back for season 2 – and the stakes are higher than ever. Sponsored by Engen and powered by…
South Africa, September 2025 – As a Global Partner of Formula 1®, Heineken® is launching a Special Edition Track Bottle boasting a track-inspired design celebrating F1® circuits from around the world. Available from 01 October, these six Special-Edition bottles and cans spotlight some of the most legendary locations on the Formula 1® circuit and were…
In today’s financial environment and specifically for businesses that are Accountable Institutions in terms of the FIC; customer screening has become one of the most critical, and most complex, compliance requirements. Regulators across the globe expect businesses to identify and manage risks linked to politically exposed persons (PEPs), individuals on sanctions lists, and those identified in adverse…
The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at Wits University has launched a Pan-African Youth Competition – and there is a prize to be won by African youth who can do something cool. Youth-led teams and organisations (18–35 years) are invited to create innovative outputs that make research findings on dignified and fulfilling…
Even when assets are substantial, the absence of a valid Will or the presence of multiple conflicting Wills can leave families facing uncertainty, delays, and legal complexities. National Wills Week in September is an important reminder to highlight this critical conversation. “A Will gives you control over how your estate is distributed. Having a valid…
Simphiwe Phakathi For some time now, social grant recipients have had to deal with a few challenges that have led to confusion and stress about how they’ll get access to their grant payments. Long queues, delays, occasional card failures, missing payments, and other challenges have become a part of life for many social grant recipients;…
Fast-growing coffee retailer Bootlegger has secured an exclusive partnership with FlySafair to serve its premium hot beverages across all domestic routes, marking a strategic diversification as the company pursues local and intentional brand expansion. The partnership, launching Wednesday 17 September, positions Bootlegger to extend brand reach from its traditional cafe network to FlySafair’s 1.8 million…
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has been recognised in TIME Magazine’s World’s Best Companies 2025 for a second consecutive year, reinforcing its position as a leading financial institution. The Group was ranked first in the banking and financial services industry in South Africa, and 77th in the same industry globally. TIME’s World’s Best…
