The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) strengthened its commitment to enhancing safety and security operation standards across the continent through the successful hosting of a three-day CAF Safe Stadium Initiative Workshop in Johannesburg, South Africa. Held under the theme “Promoting Safe Stadium Culture across Africa”, the workshop brought together key stakeholders involved in stadium safety…
The Gauteng Department of Social Development, led by MEC Faith Mazibuko, has commenced the issuing of award funding letters for the 2026/27 Financial Year to Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) delivering critical social services across the province. These funding allocations support organisations implementing key programmes within the Victim Empowerment Programme, services for Persons with Disabilities, Homelessness interventions,…
South African classrooms are steadily moving beyond traditional green boards as schools modernise their teaching environments and introduce more digital and interactive learning resources. This shift shows a broader evolution in how lessons are structured and delivered, as well as how students engage with them. Many educators and institutions support the adoption of digital and…
The City of Johannesburg, in partnership with the University of the Witwatersrand, will announce the Smart City Innovation Challenge winners at an awards ceremony on 01 April 2026 at the Wits Origins Centre. The Smart City Innovation Challenge is an initiative between the City and Wits University aimed at harnessing innovation and technology to address…
Donated Items handover by Orlando Pirates, PSL, and MTN Representative to the Zodwa Khoza Foundation during the MTN8 Goals for Charity at Zodwa Khoza Foundation in Soweto, Johannesburg on 25 March 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix Through the MTN8 Goals for Charity initiative, MTN, the Premier Soccer League, and reigning 2025 MTN8 champions Orlando Pirates Football Club continue to demonstrate the powerful…
The upcoming long weekend and Easter holiday are two of the most significant periods on the national calendar in South Africa – deeply rooted in the country’s rich religious and cultural traditions and marked by millions of people travelling far and wide to gather with loved ones, attend places of worship, and observe this sacred…
For many young people who completed their matric in 2025 and find themselves at home without a clear direction, or whose planned gap year has lost its appeal, the next few months offer the opportunity of a powerful turning point. With mid-year registrations now opening at leading private university campuses, there is a practical way…
The South African Football Association (SAFA) and Adidas launched the 2026/2027 away jersey for both Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana at a festive event held in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Friday. Fans descended on the Adidas Sandton store in numbers to catch a first glimpse of the striking green jersey at the event attended by SAFA…
Adidas, in partnership with the South African Football Association (SAFA), proudly unveils the official 2026/2027 Away jerseys for both Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana. This will be the Away jersey, which accompanies the Home jersey unveiled on 3 March 2026. The 2026/2027 Away jersey makes a powerful statement in iconic green and gold – a…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has submitted responses to Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The committee was established last year, following Mkhwanazi’s allegations in a press conference about, amongst others, an alleged criminal syndicate that has spread into law enforcement and intelligence services, and allegations that Police…
