Sipho Mhaga Trade agreements are one of the essential pillars supporting South Africa’s economic strategy, shaping market access, investment flows, and international competitiveness. While global discourse on trade has recently focused on negotiations involving the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China, to mention a few, South Africa needs to look closer to home and examine…
Website teaches key topics including money management, debt, and more FNB recently announced the launch of its new online financial education hub, www.fincents.co.za, in a bid to ramp up its consumer education efforts and improve financial literacy outcomes among South African communities. The website, which is open to all South Africans regardless of which financial institution they…
Sduduzo DludlaIn a bold move to reclaim City of Johannesburg-owned properties and enforce bylaws, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Human Settlements, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, led a multi-agency operation targeting illegally occupied commercial spaces in Hillbrow. The operation, conducted in collaboration with the Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO), Environmental Health, Single Law Enforcement,…
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2025 comes to Cape Town from 17–19 June 2025, bringing together the most influential voices in hospitality investment, development, and sustainability from across the globe. This year’s speaker lineup features major investors, visionaries, strategists, and dealmakers who are actively reshaping the landscape of hospitality across Africa. William E. Heinecke, Founder and…
As Gauteng embraces the future, the Department of e-Government, Research and Development is accelerating efforts to build a smart Gauteng City Region through digital innovation. The 2025/26 financial year marks the start of its new Five-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2030), which aims to transform public service delivery and promote inclusive socio-economic development. In line with the…
In a bid to empower township-based SMMEs, Takealot, South Africa’s leading online retail group recently launched its Franchisee Development Programme across Gauteng townships. This programme is part of the Takealot Township Economy Initiative (TTEI), which aims to empower township-based SMMEs and entrepreneurs by offering franchise opportunities that unlock the e-commerce ecosystem in the township economy….
What began as a grassroots passion project is now a headline act at Africa’s premier motoring showcase. Vilaca Racing, South Africa’s fastest-growing time attack championship, will feature live on-track as a centrepiece attraction at the 2025 Kyalami Festival of Motoring — the continent’s largest celebration of automotive culture. Emerging from local circuits and a deep love…
New Away Jersey celebrates the 20-year anniversary of the club’s home stadium, the Allianz Arena – Inspired by away days, the kit’s grey and coral sunrise hues reflect the first light of day – The new FC Bayern München Away Jersey is available via FC Bayern stores, selected adidas retail stores, and adidas.co.za Today, adidas reveals the new…
City employees in Region A are no strangers to Senior Occupational Health Nurse Thato Williams’ friendly face and bubbly personality. She’s known for her infectious laugh and for putting patients at ease with her warm humour. “Humour goes a long way – everyone loves to laugh,” she says. “Interacting with people is healing for me,”…
Johannesburg is just several sleeps away from hosting the prestigious World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference, and the City is gearing up to welcome global leaders in fresh produce, food security, and agricultural innovation. At the recent media launch, Executive Mayor Cllr Dada Morero reaffirmed Joburg’s ambition to position itself as a key player…
