Standard Bank data shows that a significant portion of its customers, even among those earning a stable income, don’t have an immediate accessible cash savings that can serve as emergency savings. More than 45% of clients have no accessible emergency savings. Among Private Banking clients, who earn between R25,000 and R58,000 a month, more than…
Theme: The role of partnerships and media collaboration in advancing strengthened public health and HIV advocacy in South Africa As South Africa continues to battle the world’s HIV epidemic, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) South Africa hosted a timely media and stakeholder dialogue in Johannesburg to confront key gaps in the country’s response. The message was…
MSC Cruises is known for offering spectacular international entertainment around the clock for guests of all ages, and this set to be taken to the next level on its up-coming new flagship, MSC World Asia. Setting sail in the Mediterranean from December 2026, guests will have no shortage of entertainment venue options to choose from day…
Banyana Banyana returned home on Monday night after more than a month in Morocco and participating in the CAF Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Several weary faces emerged from the OR Tambo International Airport Arrival gates after coach Dr Desiree Ellis’ charges managed a fourth-place finish in the WAFCON a few days ago. They…
Midrand: Losing your job in this very tough economy can be a setback but that did not stop Ndivhuwo Tshiololi, the founder of The Hot Pot Kitchen who was the 3rd of the 4 winners in Budget Insurance’s BizBucks Bonanza Competition that ran in June 2025 – awarding a share of R1 Million to four small…
Prudence Motsila In the spirit of honoring the legacy of Nelson Mandela, Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC Jacob Mamabolo led a major clean-up operation in the Gauteng Government Precinct in Johannesburg’s Central Business District (CBD) on 18 July 2025. The MEC was joined by City of Johannesburg Ward 123 Councillor…
Your wallet will thank you. Your car will love you. With the cost of living putting pressure on everyday South Africans, Engen is helping motorists breathe easier – one tank at a time – with the launch of its Win Fuel for a Year campaign. Running from 2 July to 31 August 2025, this exciting…
City of Joburg is relentlessly prosecuting its #WarOnPotholes, a strategic municipal initiative aimed at restoring the integrity of road network and ensuring safer, smoother commutes for all residents. “Our dedicated teams are on the ground daily, diligently patching and repairing damaged infrastructure across Johannesburg. From critical arterial routes to local neighbourhood streets, we are committed to transforming…
Maseipati Tsotsotso The City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services, under the Department of Community Development, recently held a community outreach programme in the Jerusalem informal settlement in Roodepoort. Organised by the Florida Library, the initiative brought much-needed support to families affected by recent shack fires. Staff donated second-hand clothes, shoes, and blankets to assist…
Lethabo Mashile The newly refurbished Breast Cancer Centre of Excellence at Helen Joseph Hospital is expected to enhance early detection and diagnosis through better imaging and testing. MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko re-opened the state-of-the-art facility in the midst of the Nelson Mandela Day Surgical Marathon in an effort to expand breast cancer…
