This year marks the 50th anniversary of the June 16 Youth uprisings of 1976, which marked a turning point in the history of South Africa. Whilst the trigger for the Soweto uprising was the decision of the government to make Afrikaans a medium of instruction in certain selected subjects, the activities of the day changed…
The Courtesy Call is a formal, non-substantive diplomatic visit to South Africa aimed at building and strengthening bilateral relationships between the two countries. These meetings between the two heads of state focus on maintaining international relations and discussing broad areas of mutual cooperation. His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr…
As the final exam period approaches, Grade 11 to 12 learners across South Africa enter a high-stakes academic phase where their marks will begin to shape access to university programmes and bursary opportunities. At this level, strong performance comes from how learners structure time and revision schedules, as well as how they engage with their…
Today, adidas unveils the ‘Road to Glory’ pack, its new boot pack designed for football’s biggest stage, the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Built for the moments that define careers and cement legacies, the pack unites Predator, F50 and COPA under one bold design language inspired by the ultimate prize in world football. Landing in a…
Standard Bank is proud to have acted as joint financial advisor and transaction sponsor to CANAL+ on its successful secondary inward listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) – a landmark transaction that brings a globally recognised media and entertainment group to Africa’s premier exchange and provides South African investors with direct access to a…
Engen has expanded its lubricant offering with the launch of its new Grease Tubes range, introducing a more convenient and user-friendly packaging format for a selection of its trusted grease products. Developed for automotive, industrial and general maintenance applications, the new range combines dependable performance with improved ease of use, making grease application cleaner, quicker…
A highly successful season has drawn to a close, with May capping off a campaign that saw Orlando Pirates complete a memorable domestic treble by adding the league title to the MTN8 and Carling Knockout titles claimed earlier in the campaign. This amazing feat was achieved through an all-round effort, with some individuals and standout…
Carling Black Label officially launched its “Made for Champions” campaign ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at The Pavilion, Saxon Hotel Villas & Spa in Johannesburg. At the heart of the launch was the recognition of Ntate John, a stadium worker with 28 years of dedicated service at Loftus Versfeld, who was honoured with…
The Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) has entered intoa strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Shoprite Group toadvance inclusive economic growth, strengthen job creation initiativesand expand opportunities within the digital and logistics economy. The agreement formalises collaboration between government and Africa’slargest retailer, with a primary focus on scaling the implementation ofthe Last…
1 June 2026 – The South African U17 Women’s National team is through to the third and final round of the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers after playing to a goalless draw against Tanzania in the second leg second round clash played at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville on Sunday. Bantwana won…
