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…
As families prepare for the 2026 academic year, 1Life Insurance’s annual Back-to-School Survey reveals that stress and financial pressures remain a major concern for parents, despite encouraging signs of progress in budgeting. An overwhelming 95% of respondents admitted that back-to-school preparations were stressful, highlighting the emotional toll this period continues to take on households. The…
Chery South Africa has confirmed the renewal of its sponsorship of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series after four successful years, extending the agreement for an impressive three-year period beginning in 2026. This renewed partnership also marks the fourth anniversary of Chery’s relaunch in South Africa, underscoring a shared commitment to excellence and a vision that has consistently…
Municipal water systems across Johannesburg have reached a state of normalisation following the completion of the third and final phase of Rand Water’s critical infrastructure maintenance. Johannesburg Water confirmed on Thursday that while primary reservoirs are supplying adequately, a full restoration in high-lying or peripheral zones may require several additional days to achieve hydraulic equilibrium. The…
The Gauteng Provincial Government made it easier for matriculants to access their 2025 examination results through the Gauteng Matric Results Online System, ensuring that learners viewed their results quickly, securely, and conveniently as soon as they are officially released. Recognising that results day could be both exciting and stressful for learners, the system had been…
Africa’s single-biggest event, the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, will enter its most exciting phase this week after four of Africa’s top Nations powered their way into the Semi-finals. Both semi-finals will be played on Wednesday, 14 January, as record seven-time African champions Egypt, 2013 champions Nigeria, 2021 winners Senegal,l and Hosts…
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), the City of Johannesburg’s entity responsible for greening, horticultural, and maintenance services, has implemented targeted maintenance schedules to address seasonal backlogs caused by recent heavy rains. JCPZ oversees more than 20,000 hectares of green open spaces across Johannesburg, including flagship parks, conservation areas, a botanic garden, 134 conservation sites,…
