EASTER 2026 CONSUMER SPENDING POWERS DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH IN BUSINESS ACTIVITY

The Easter 2026 period reflected continued growth in South Africa’s business activity, with Point of Sale (POS) total transaction values rising by 18.82% year-on-year (YoY) and transaction volumes increasing by 19.87% YoY compared to the same period in 2025. These results highlight sustained momentum in trading activity and point to a positive trajectory over the medium-term. Based on consolidated…

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DURBAN CITY FC FAN BECOMES FIRST SUPPORTER TO ENJOY ULTIMATE FAN EXPERIENCE WITH BETWAY PREMIERSHIP TROPHY

 Durban City FC supporter, Nompumelelo Nene, became the first fan to get up close to the Betway Premiership trophy on Tuesday, 07 April, following a Betway Premiership S’bonise & Win Dial Up fixture between Durban City vs Mamelodi Sundowns in Durban. Nene, who enjoyed the unique experience of getting up close to South African football’s…

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FUTURE 50 BOOSTS BUSINESS GROWTH ACROSS SOUTH AFRICA

 Future 50, powered by FNB Business, has entered its third season, marking an important milestone in the evolution of a programme that is a well-recognised platform for accelerating high-growth South African businesses. Over the past two seasons, more than 100 entrepreneurial success stories have been showcased, with businesses profiled weekly on East Coast Radio’s Breakfast…

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CAF APPEAL BOARD MEDIA STATEMENT

The CAF Appeal Board decided that, in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal National Team is declared to have forfeited the Final Match of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 (“the Match”), with the result of the Match being recorded as…

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HUAWEI LAUNCHES BAND 11 SERIES WITH ENHANCED FITNESS TRACKING AND INTELLIGENT HEALTH INSIGHTS 

Huawei has announced the HUAWEI Band 11 Series, introducing the HUAWEI Band 11 and HUAWEI Band 11 Pro, its next-generation fitness bands that combine minimalist design with advanced fitness tracking. Designed to support active lifestyles, daily mindfulness, and intelligent health management, the HUAWEI Band 11 Series helps users build healthier routines and maintain a balanced…

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SOPHIATOWN – A MUSICAL

Sophiatown is a vibrant, timeless South African musical that brings to life one of the country’s most iconic communities at the height of its cultural power. Revived with a fresh, youthful cast under the experienced direction of Aubrey Sekhabi, this production reintroduces a legendary story to a new generation while honouring its historic legacy. Once…

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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG CLARIFIES POSITION ON METRO CENTRE CLOSURE AND NEWTOWN LEASE ARRANGEMENTS

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), through the Joburg Property Company (JPC), wishes to correct misleading public narratives regarding the closure of the Metro Centre and the temporary leasing of office accommodation in Newtown. Recent reports suggesting that the City has incurred “billions in losses” are inaccurate and do not reflect the factual position, the regulatory…

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