Standard Bank Personal and Private Banking (PPB) is accelerating the evolution of its branch network in response to changing customer behaviour and declining cash usage in certain areas, with more branches set to become cashless in 2026. In 2025, the bank repurposed some of its traditional branches as part of a deliberate shift towards a…
At the end of every month, the Accounting Officers of municipalities submit financial statements to theGauteng Provincial Treasury detailing their state of municipal budgets as required by Section 71.1 ofThe Municipal Finance Management Act, No.56 of 2003 (MFMA).Furthermore, every quarter, the Gauteng Provincial Treasury compiles a consolidatedstatement on the state of municipal budgets and submits…
The Automobile Association (AA) has expressed concern following the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign crash test results from Global NCAP, which reveal that the Toyota Corolla Cross has received a two-star rating for adult occupant protection, due to the absence of standard side head protection. Despite achieving three stars for child occupant protection, the results clearly demonstrate…
South Africa is a difficult place to be a child. More than a million of our youngest learn without guidance, without early classrooms, without the tools that help a mind take shape. They grow up in homes where learning materials are scarce, where play is pushed aside for survival, and where joy often has to…
Suzuki Auto South Africa brought its Betway SA20 Season 4 campaign, Ballin’ with Suzuki, to an exciting close with an unforgettable winner moment at the tournament’s final in Cape Town at Newlands Stadium. Announced in a spectacular winner moment at the final match, Nikita Gelandt drove away in a brand-new Suzuki Swift GL + MT hatchback after…
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) confirms the official collaboration with SCP Security in support of the Northcliff Eco Ridge Park. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to safeguarding one of Johannesburg’s most cherished green spaces — a site celebrated for its romantic panoramic views, ecological significance, and rich biodiversity. JCPZ extends its sincere appreciation…
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JANUARY 20: Aden McCarthy of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates a goal during the Betway Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Golden Arrows at FNB Stadium on January 20, 2026, in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Daniel Hlongwane/Gallo Images) Kaizer Chiefs got off to a winning start in 2026 when they edged out…
Following a successful training camp held over theweekend, SPAR Proteas Head Coach Jenny van Dyk has finalised her 15-player squadto face the Vitality Roses in a three-match Test series in Johannesburg in a weektime.The team assembled in Johannesburg on Friday for a two-day training camp,where players were put through their paces before the final squad…
Choosing a public university or a private higher education institution is one of the most important decisions prospective students will ever make, and it is also one of the hardest. While hundreds of thousands of students have already been accepted into further studies for 2026, many others still have to make their decision before the…
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, is deeply devastated by a tragic scholar transport accident that occurred on Monday, 19 January 2026, in Vanderbijlpark, which claimed the lives of 12 learners. Approximately 3 learners sustained critical injuries and are receiving urgent medical care at local hospitals. Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred at approximately 07:00…
