Orlando Pirates moved closer to the top of the Betway Premiership pile this week owing to a 2-0 victory over Stellenbosch FC at the Athlone Stadium on Tuesday night. Led by goals from Evidence Makgopa and Patrick Maswanganyi, the Buccaneers moved within two points of log leaders Sundowns with three games left to play in…
Mother’s Day isn’t about grand gestures for the sake of it, it’s about intention. For MC, 947 radio presenter and mother of two, Sam Lehoko, the best gifts are the ones that feel lived-in, loved, and aligned with everyday life. From indulgent self-care to style staples and meaningful moments, here’s her personally curated guide to…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Provincial Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni say investigations into the kidnapping of Vosloorus spaza shop owner Mazwi Kubheka are ongoing, despite the victim being found alive after going missing for nearly a month. Kubheka, who disappeared on 2 April 2026 after leaving home to pay rent for his spaza shop, presented…
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has placed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration due to governance instability within the institution. The decision, announced during a media briefing on Monday, follows what the Minister described as a prolonged period of governance challenges, legal concerns and operational weaknesses that threatened the stability…
The Department of Health (DoH) has called for public calm following confirmation of a rare Hantavirus case in a critically ill British national in South Africa. The patient was a passenger aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was travelling to the Canary Islands via Cape Verde from Argentina. The ship was carrying some 150…
Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking’s Corporate Finance Advisory team is proud to confirm the successful completion of the of R2.1 billion sale of South African non-alcoholic beverages manufacturer, Twizza Proprietary Limited (“Twizza”) to The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited (“Bevco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of India-based Varun Beverages Limited (“Varun”) for an amount of R2.1 billion. This follows the receipt of all…
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) will host its much-anticipated Mother’s Day Concert on Sunday, 10 May 2026, from 09:00 to 16:00 at the Johannesburg Zoo. This popular annual event returns with an expanded programme and is expected to attract around 10,000 attendees. Presented in partnership with Joburg Theatre, the concert celebrates mothers, caregivers and families with…
South Africa’s agricultural sector is increasingly redefining resilience, moving beyond short‑term survival towards profitability driven by practical innovation and better decision‑making. This shift reflects a broader evolution across the sector, where success is no longer measured only by the ability to withstand pressure but by how effectively farmers adapt, improve efficiency, and remain sustainably profitable…
In 2024, South Africa’s two-pot retirement system fundamentally changed how retirement savings can be accessed and preserved. While early discussions focused on how the system works, the more important conversation now centres on how employees are using it – and what this means for their long-term financial security. For organisations that offer retirement funds as…
Engen, South Africa’s leading fuel and solutions partner, is proud to once again partner with Grain SA to sponsor NAMPO Harvest Day, taking place from 12–15 May 2026 at NAMPO Park, Bothaville. With a strong 40-year legacy supporting Grain SA, Engen continues to demonstrate its deep-rooted commitment to the agricultural community and the broader value chain that sustains…
