Thirteen years after winning the Joburg Open, South African golfer Richard Sterne has claimed another memorable title, ending a lengthy wait for victory with a dramatic triumph at the Soudal Open in Belgium. The 44-year-old secured his first DP World Tour title since lifting the Joburg Open trophy in 2013, producing a remarkable finish to edge the field on 24…
Hunger takes away the joy of being a child. This World Hunger Day, PepsiCo Southern Africa (SA) is bringing this message to life through its community-focused brand SASKO. Employees across South Africa are joining a nationwide sandwich drive and community engagement initiative to support children at Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres. Research by UNICEF indicates that 23%…
As part of its Youth Month programme, the Gauteng Department of e-Government (e-Gov) will officially launch the Youth Tech Expo G13 Hackathon Series 2026, a province-wide innovation aimed at accelerating youth innovation and developing practical digital solutions to address Gauteng’s priority service delivery challenges. The Hackathon series forms part of the Gauteng Provincial Government’s commitment…
Vita Basadi Awards 11th Edition In its 11th Edition Vita Basadi Awards, a prestigious event, hosted by the Gauteng Legislature, a beacon of Hope to many SA women across the spectrum performing expeditiously in different industries. This year’s event will explore beyond a decade of brilliance in expanding its search across the nation’s provinces in recognizing the most significant…
1. Sello Maake KaNcube officially rejects his honorary doctorate The veteran actor has formally renounced and dissociated himself from the honorary doctorate awarded by Trinity International Bible University, an unaccredited institution. 2. The degree has caused him years of public backlash KaNcube has endured ongoing trolling and criticism since the award became public, especially after…
1. Parliament demands an urgent digital overhaul Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Science, Innovation and Technology says South Africa must urgently use its scientific and technological capacity to fix ongoing data‑migration and payment failures affecting SASSA beneficiaries. 2. Long‑standing digital inefficiencies blamed Committee Chair Lusizo Makhubela says the social protection system has been held back for…
Launch of Rosebank International puts spotlight on accredited private higher education as demand grows for equitable recognition of university status IIE Rosebank College has announced its transformation to Rosebank International. The development marks the next stage in the institution’s move towards full university status and places renewed focus on the role accredited private higher education…
South Africa’s homegrown beer, Castle Lager, is set to celebrate the nation’s football faithful, as Bafana Bafana return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 16 years. The brand has launched its FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ campaign, aptly titled; The Fans That Stood the Test of Time. The first chapter of the campaign…
How Bombas Wine is shaping a new era of African luxury this Africa Month As Africa Month shines a spotlight on the continent’s rich cultural heritage and evolving global influence, Bombas Wine enters the conversation to honor the landscapes, stories, and traditions shaping modern African identity. Founded by a Namibian entrepreneur and crafted in Southern Africa, Bombas…
Mamelodi Sundowns are champions of Africa once again. On Sunday evening in Rabat, the Brazilians held AS FAR to a 1–1 draw in the second leg of the 2026 CAF Champions League final, securing a 2–1 aggregate victory after their 1–0 win at Loftus Versfeld last week. The result sees Sundowns claim continental glory for…
