In its fourth year, the prestigious SPORTY LALIGA MVP award honors the top-performing African player in LALIGA EA SPORTS. This edition is extra special, with SPORTY GROUP — a major African sports and tech brand — joining as the official sponsor, further amplifying the celebration of African excellence. The LALIGA EA SPORTS African MVP, an…
Mahlodi Lerutla Olga Kone Tlangelani Mkhatshwa A pet shop owner in Lenasia, Gauteng, was this month fined R1,500 after being caught keeping and selling leopard tortoises without a permit. The arrest was made by environmental inspectors from the Gauteng Department of Environment (GDenv) along with a local police officer, following a tip-off from a concerned…
Totalsports Woman’s Race Cape Town 2024 ©Mark Sampson Following the groundbreaking announcement of a R1 million incentive for the first female athlete to break the Women’s Only 10km World Record at the Totalsports Women’s Race in Durban on Sunday, 03 August 2025, event organisers Stillwater Sports have confirmed that the series will boast a combined prize purse of R412500 in 2025….
Zingiswa Mndayi The City of Johannesburg’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Economic Development, Councillor Nomoya Mnisi, officially unveiled the Orlando eKhaya and Power Park Housing projects in Soweto on Friday, 23 May 2025, reaffirming the City’s commitment to spatial transformation and inclusive urban renewal. Originally launched in 2001 under then-Mayor Amos Masondo, the…
This diplomatic dialogue, aimed at mending the strain in South Africa-US relations, revolved significantly around perceptions of violence and crime in the country, particularly the contentious narrative of an alleged ongoing white genocide. At the heart of this discourse was South African billionaire Johann Rupert, who, during the conversation with Trump, candidly spoke about crime levels, saying: “The…
While the SA Canegrowers Association has welcomed the decision by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana not to enact any further increases in the Health Promotion Levy (or sugar tax) in his third instalment of the much-maligned budget, the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) has been left disappointed by the decision. On Wednesday, Godongwana announced that the levy would remain unchanged. …
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi held an enlightening media briefing following the Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting, which convened to discuss pivotal service delivery matters and strategic initiatives that will enhance the municipality. The atmosphere was charged with optimism as Lesufi detailed significant updates and commitments to the people of Gauteng. Among the main highlights was progress…
When dreams shift gears, extraordinary things happen. Dream Drive, South Africa’s first platform where everyday people can win the car of their dreams, is proud to announce its electrifying new partnership with amapiano superstar, entrepreneur, and all-round powerhouse, Lady Du. With chart-topping hits and an ever-growing fanbase, Lady Du is no stranger to making dreams a…
Liberty, part of Standard Bank’s Insurance and Asset Management Business, has pledged R1 million in funding, office space at its Braamfontein campus, and access to business resources to the creators of educational app NOVAR. The contribution comes after a TikTok video from content creator Cool Story Bru shared the story of two self-taught developers from…
Vodacom is proud to announce that its flagship rewards programme, VodaBucks, has been awarded with the “Best Gamification Worldwide for Loyalty Enhancement” accolade atthe prestigious 2025 International Loyalty Awards event, held in Dubai. This award highlights VodaBucks’ commitment to delivering engaging and value-driven rewards to customers on the Vodacom network through imaginative gamified solutions. “This…
