Title sponsor Totalsports, in partnership with event organiser Stillwater Sports, has announced an unprecedented R1 000 000incentive for the first female athlete to break the Women’s Only 10km World Record at the Totalsports Women’s Race, taking place in Durban on Sunday, 03 August 2025. On Saturday, 26 April 2025, Agnes Jebet Ngetich (Kenya) set a new Women’s-Only 10km World Record of 29:27 at the ADIDAS Road…
April marks Health Awareness Month in South Africa a perfect time to pause, reflect, and rethink how we approach our wellbeing. For many people balancing careers, families, and personal goals, health often feels like just another high-pressure item on an overflowing to-do list. We’re constantly told to eat clean, exercise daily, manage stress, get enough…
Participants at the Wings For Life World Run App Run in Uhuru Park, Kenya on May 5, 2024. // Francis Kiguta for Wings for Life World Run // SI202405170522 // Usage for editorial use only // For the first time ever, Botswana will join the globally celebrated Wings for Life World Run, taking place in Gaborone….
MTN once again demonstrated its influence beyond the football pitch through its prestigious MTN8 tournament. This year, the brand reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and social upliftment across South Africa, with the MTN8 Last Legend Standing initiative, hosted by Njabulo Manqana, playing a pivotal role in the success of young South Africans at the…
The final Soweto Derby at FNB Stadium this season is set to write another thrilling chapter in South Africa’s most iconic football rivalry, as Orlando Pirates gear up to face Kaizer Chiefs in the 108th edition of this historic fixture. More than just bragging rights are at stake — Saturday’s clash comes at a crucial…
Standard Bank is issuing a warning to the public about the increasing prevalence of fake job advertisements. As the social and economic pressures to find employment intensify, fraudsters are exploiting these vulnerabilities to steal money and personal information from unsuspecting job seekers. Standard Bank understands the immense pressure that individuals face in securing employment. Unfortunately,…
Experts share advice on regaining post-holiday control of your money The holiday season, is a time marked by family gatherings, travel, feasts, and often, a bit of over-indulgence. In fact, data from FNB recently revealed that most South Africans, in the lead-up to and during the Easter period, tend to spend more on general shopping,…
South Africa’s digital payments landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with demand for instant payments rocketing and the mobile banking app displacing older interfaces as the preferred way to pay. Over the past year, Standard Bank SA recorded a 21% growth in digital payments initiated by its personal and private banking customers in South Africa….
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) acknowledges concerns raised regarding the current state of Westpark Cemetery, particularly following social media images posted by a resident during the Easter holidays. We wish to assure residents that cemeteries, including Westpark, remain a top priority in our maintenance efforts. Westpark Cemetery, a significant and active flagship facility spanning…
With Earth Day recently commemorated , it’s a timely reminder of the environmental challenges we face – and one of the most pressing is water. Water is under pressure in South Africa. In addition to being a water scarce country, climate change, ageing infrastructure, and growing demand due to population growth and urbanisation are making…
