Palesa Ngomeza Black Friday has undergone a remarkable transformation in South Africa. The frenzied scenes of shoppers queuing for hours and stampeding through store doors have given way to a more calculated, strategic approach to deal-hunting. As we navigate Black Friday 2025, it’s clear that South African consumers are no longer treating this as a…
The South African Breweries (SAB) and LIV Golf South Africa have announced their bold new partnership, marking another significant moment in South Africa’s sporting landscape. SAB has a long- standing history in sport sponsorship and as one of the country’s most established corporate citizens, the company continues to invest in innovation, culture, and nation-building, as…
Collen Hans All eyes will be on the Gauteng Provincial Legislature where The MEC of Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, is expected to present Gauteng’s 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) and the Adjustment Budget to the Legislature on Tuesday, 02 December 2025. This Gauteng MTBPS will be the second of the 7th administration following…
The Midvaal Private Hospital in Vereeniging, has completed the installation of a new renewable-energy system valued at R34 million. The project, which was funded by Standard Bank, will improve energy stability for critical medical services and enhance the long-term sustainability of the facility as well as the community it serves. The solution includes a 1.2…
Christo Wessels Sub-Saharan Africa faces complex challenges as nations race to meet their 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN’s global blueprint for a more prosperous world. Climate change, high government debt burdens, rapid urbanisation, and backlogs in infrastructure investment and maintenance are among the barriers that governments and the private sector face in driving sustainable economic…
South Africa’s favourite low-cost airline has scooped five awards at the 2025 SACAA Civil Aviation Industry Awards, including the coveted Best Airline by Public Vote, a clear sign that travellers love flying with us! The SACAA Civil Aviation Industry Awards celebrate excellence across safety, innovation, customer service, and transformation, with winners selected by an independent…
As year-end fatigue sets in but the work keeps going, your smartphone can help you finish strong. With the right apps installed, the correct configuration and a few accessories, your smartphone can be a productivity powerhouse. TCL outlines some simple, practical ways to turn your smartphone into a reliable productivity hub for your personal and…
Tiger Brands delivered a strong full-year performance for the year ended 30 September 2025, marked by solid growth and continued cash generation, demonstrating disciplined operational excellence while driving affordability for consumers who remain under pressure and value seeking. Continuous improvement efforts and strategic pricing initiatives during the year contributed to increased affordability of the company’s…
While a slower economy may assume a slowdown in consumer spending, stats show that this is certainly not the case when it comes to Black Friday, with the Ecentric 2024 Black Friday Index indicating that total transactions from the 2024 Black Friday weekend surged 30.4%– equating to 10% of the total holiday period transactions. But with this…
Mahindra South Africa today officially launched the race to Fusion Fest 2026, returning on Saturday, 7 March 2026 at the iconic SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria. Back by overwhelming demand following its groundbreaking debut, the festival is set to deliver an even bolder, more immersive cultural showcase — where music, art and fashion collide…
