Amman Muhammad Islamic banking is sometimes described as a niche product, defined primarily by faith. In practice, it is a structured system of ethical and principles‑based finance, governed by clear rules, centred on real economic activity, and anchored in the certainty of contract. In a period where customers are increasingly attentive to trust, transparency, and…
The South African Football Association (SAFA) and the Chiliz Group, the world’s leading blockchain provider for the sports and entertainment industry, have announced a landmark partnership that will see Bafana Bafana, South Africa’s senior men’s national team, launch their official Fan Token™ on the Socios.com fan engagement platform, joining a global network of sporting giants….
National Flight Attendant Day, on 31 May, celebrates the dedicated professionals who keep passengers safe, calm, and cared for at 36,000 feet. In celebration of National Flight Attendant Day, LIFT’s Esmé Eloff, Cabin Designated Examiner, discusses the career choice and offers aspiring aviation crew insight into what it really takes to become cabin crew in…
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced a 32-member preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team will assemble in Johannesburg on Monday, 25 May 2026, and the camp will start with 24 players, as the Mamelodi Sundowns players and the overseas-based contingent will still be out of the country. Sundowns will only…
Hair restoration is going through its biggest change in decades, and much of it is happening in the laboratory rather than the operating theatre. Scientists are now growing new hair follicles from cells, an advance that could one day help patients long told nothing more can be done for them: those with extensive hair loss…
Severe flooding and persistent cold weather conditions across several provinces have caused extensive damage to homes and critical infrastructure, displacing families and leaving many communities in urgent need of assistance. In response to this humanitarian need, Standard Bank is mobilising support to assist affected communities and strengthen the efforts of relief organisations working on the…
On Saturday, 16 May 2026, residents from Region C packed the Roodepoort City Hall to attend the City of Joburg’s Integrated Development Planning (IDP) engagement session. The event marked the final IDP engagement session for 2026 across the City. The session drew a strong turnout from all 18 wards in Region C, underscoring the community’s…
For the first time in South Africa, runners will have the exclusive opportunity to experience the adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 this weekend at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Expo. The fastest and lightest marathon racing shoe ever created by adidas, the globally sought-after supershoe, which sold out within minutes upon its international release,…
Orlando Pirates can end a 14‑year league drought and cash in big if they beat Orbit College on Saturday, with the championship prize set to deliver a major financial boost to the Buccaneers. Pirates are 90 minutes away from ending a 14‑year title drought The title is in their hands despite being second on the…
From the reborn FJ Cruiser to the all‑electric bZ4X, Toyota gives media an exclusive first drive of its upcoming models — signalling a bold new era for the brand in South Africa. Toyota hosts its first-ever Matsuri event at Kyalami The company used the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit to showcase upcoming models and give the…
