CASSPER NYOVEST, CH’CCO, AYMOS, BLXCKIE, BASSIE, MAGLERA AND FOCALISTIC HEADLINE HALFTIME PERFORMANCES AT BASKETBALL AFRICA LEAGUE PLAYOFFS AND FINALS IN PRETORIA

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) recently announced the lineup of artists and entertainers who will headline halftime performances when the 2025 BAL Playoffs get underway at SunBet Arena in Pretoria from Friday, 6 June – Saturday, 14 June.  Award-winning music artist Cassper Nyovest will headline the opening night when he takes the stage during a…

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JDA SPEARHEADS INNER-CITY STREET AND INFORMAL TRADING PLAN

Elias Nkabinde The Johannesburg Development Ag​ency (JDA), on behalf of the City’s Development Planning​ Department, has initiated a comprehensive Inner City Street and Informal Trading Plan. This strategic undertaking, scheduled from January 2025 to July 2026, is crucial for transforming Joburg’s Inner City into a more inclusive, accessible, and economically dynamic urban landscape. The initiative aims to establish…

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SOUTH AFRICA FACES ECONOMIC STRAIN AS 482 BUSINESSES CLOSE IN FOUR MONTHS.

South Africa recorded 109 business liquidations in April 2025, bringing the total number of closures this year to 482 during the first four months in 2025, according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). ・South Africa experienced 109 business liquidations in April 2025, totaling 482 closures during the year’s first four months. ・Voluntary liquidations in South…

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STANDARD BANK AND GIBS ADDRESS RISING YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT WITH THE YOUTH FORWARD PROGRAMME 2025

 As South Africa prepares to mark Youth Month this June, a time to honour the courage and contributions of the 1976 generation, Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking, in partnership with the GIBS Entrepreneurship Development Academy (EDA), has opened applications for the 2025 Youth Forward Programme. The initiative is designed to empower 50 black youth-owned…

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PARIS St-GERMAIN MASTERCLASS TRASHING OF INTER MILAN TO WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIPS LEAGUE FOR THE FIRST TIME.

Paris St-Germain’s brilliant teenager Desire Doue delivered an inspired display as they produced a masterclass to thrash Inter Milan in Munich and win the Champions League for the first time. The 19-year-old confirmed his status as a new superstar as Luis Enrique’s side capped a brilliant campaign by recording the biggest winning margin in a…

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GAUTENG GOVERNMENT AND AIDC EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES

The Gauteng Department of Economic Development, in collaboration with the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), hosted a successful Youth Stakeholder Engagement on Friday, 30 May 2025, at the AIDC facility in Tshwane. The event brought together youth, industry leaders, civil society, labour, and government stakeholders to deliberate on the critical role of young people in…

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A VERY UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH: THE BIGGEST THREAT TO A COMPANY’S REPUTATION MAY BE SITTING IN THE EXECUTIVE SUITE

Esme Arendse A 2023 study by Dr. Clive Boddy, a recognised expert on corporate psychopathy found that 13% of corporate executives display psychopathic traits – 10 times higher than the incidence of such traits in the general American population. These leaders are linked to a three times higher fraud risk and toxic workplace cultures that…

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FAKE NON-COMPLIANCE THREATS, EXTORTION SCAMS TARGET BANK CUSTOMERS

There has been a significant rise in extortion, email, and text scams (phishing) targeting banking customers, resulting in considerable financial and emotional distress for thousands in recent months. Standard Bank’s Head of Fraud Risk Management, Adv. Athaly Khan, explains the growing sophistication of these schemes, with fraudsters continually adapting their tactics to deceive individuals into…

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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG TO REVAMP METRO CENTRE IN BRAAMFONTEIN

The City of Johannesburg has announced plans to refurbish the iconic Metro Centre in Braamfontein, signalling a major step forward in revitalising the inner city. Executive Mayor Cllr Dada Morero revealed the refurbishment plans following a recent visit by President Cyril Ramaphosa, underscoring a national commitment to restoring key public infrastructure. The Metro Centre has…

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