Nickey Mannya Most of the organisations I work with across Southern Africa have invested seriously in security. Firewalls, endpoint protection, SIEMs, and regular reviews. At the same time, the conversations in boardrooms have matured; there’s real awareness, real budget, and real commitment to cybersecurity. And yet many of these same organisations are exposed in ways…
The Standard Bank Kasi SME Pitch Challenge is back and bigger than ever! Now in its second national edition, the competition offers qualifying entrepreneurs across all the nine South African provinces the chance to compete for provincial prizes and ultimately a grand prize of R1 million at the national finals later this year. The provincial round of applications of…
Tiger Brands is providing small and medium-sized (SMMEs) businesses operating within South Africa’s growing township economy with practical business skills to help them become efficient, profitable, and sustainable enterprises able to create meaningful employment in local communities. As part of this effort, Tiger Brands, in partnership with the African Management Institute, hosted a cooking masterclass…
Today, adidas debuts Backyard Legends, a new film for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ that turns neighborhood lore into a larger-than-life story, reminding athletes everywhere: You Got This. Who is part of the film’s iconic cast? Led by Academy Award-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet, the film brings together an iconic cast including Lionel Messi, Bad Bunny, Lamine Yamal, Jude…
The South African Football Association (SAFA) Coach Education Department has just completed one of the most important elements of coaching education following the conclusion of the FIFA Coach Educator Course for Developers in Johannesburg recently. Led by FIFA Coach Education Manager, Keneilwe Mathibela (South Africa), FIFA Expert Claudio de Almeida Gomes, (Angola) and FIFA Coordinator…
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bundesliga, focusing on a number of key issues. The five key principles are: • MoU includes launch of Bundesliga Dream South Africa – first of its kind in Africa – giving the SA Under-16 national team a chance to compete in…
– Coach of the Month – Miguel Cardoso (Mamelodi Sundowns)– Player of the Month – Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates)– Goal of the Month – Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) The Betway Premiership Monthly Awards winners for April have been confirmed, with Miguel Cardoso and Oswin Appollis recognised for their outstanding performances during the month. The winners…
The Mother City is set to witness South African road running at its finest as Glenrose Xaba, the South African 10km record holder, prepares to take on Tayla Kavanagh, the reigning SA 5000m and 10,000m champion, in an electrifying Clash of the Champions at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K on Sunday, 10 May 2026 – an exhilarating showdown that…
Ready to deliver a meaningful Women’s Month celebration in August 2026, the iconic Totalsports Women’s Race is proud to continue its longstanding partnership with PinkDrive as the official charity of the 2026 series. Taking place in Durban (2 August), Cape Town (9 August) and Johannesburg (16 August), the event once again shines a spotlight on a cause that is deeply woven into its…
Siwelele FC and Durban City delivered a pulsating four-goal thriller, sharing the spoils in a 2-2 Betway Premiership stalemate at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Tuesday night. The result leaves Siwelele in ninth position on the league table with three games still to play. The Free State side will now travel to Pretoria to…
