From genetics to stress myths, researchers reveal what really drives greying and the breakthroughs pointing to natural colour restoration Grey hair is more than a cosmetic concern – it drives a booming industry, influences how people are perceived, and can affect confidence. Globally, the hair colour market was valued at nearly USD 28 billion in 2025, with over half of…
The senior leadership of the South African Masters & Legends Football Association (SAMLFA) met with South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr. Danny Jordaan and CEO Lydia Monyepao at SAFA House on Friday, where they discussed several issues affecting former footballers. SAMLFA President Buddha Mathathe said the main objective of the meeting was to cement…
Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has once again been ranked as Africa’s and South Africa’s Most Valuable Bank Brand by Brand Finance for the fifth consecutive year, with brand value growth of 19% year-on-year from R37,8bn to R45bn. Brand Finance evaluates over 5 000 of the world’s biggest brands annually across sectors to assess…
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…
The 19th Annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs19) hosted the long-awaited awards ceremony at the Gallagher Convention Centre. This event marked a significant moment in South Africa’s entertainment calendar, celebrating the outstanding talent and creativity that have influenced the nation’s film and television industry over the past 18 months. Under the unifying theme, “One…
Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane, today presided over the official launch of the Thuto Lore Engineering School of Specialisation (SoS) in Sharpeville. The institution will have a dedicated focus on Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). This launch marks the 37th School of Specialisation in Gauteng,…
Standard Bank is urging consumers to be extra vigilant as the country approaches the Easter holidays. South Africa is facing a sharp rise in multi‑layered digital banking scams, driven by rapid advances in artificial intelligence. Standard Bank’s Head of Fraud Operations, Client Experience and Risk Execution, Marius le Roux, says fraudsters are no longer relying…
President Cyril Ramaphosa explained that the current deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) against gangsterism and illegal mining is different from past deployments. The army is being used as a “force multiplier” — supporting police in high-risk operations, cordon-and-search activities, roadblocks, and securing critical infrastructure. SANDF is working alongside the South African…
Even though the title push seems out of the question, Kaizer Chiefs can still make a serious play for the top three, which would represent continental football next season. The Phefeni Glamour Boys can also have a major say as to who will be the eventual champions, as they face Sundowns and Pirates. Chiefs will…
4th Quarter 2025 GDP – completes the weak-albeitimproved 2025 picture, reflecting an economy not yetgearing itself up for serious long-term growth. Real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) showed a mild improvement in2025, compared with 2024. But another year of weak capitalexpenditure and heavy dependence on consumption spending stilldoesn’t seriously address the country’s long-term growthlimitations.THE KEY NUMBERSFourth…
