THE REOPENED INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF MATTHWES ”MOJO” MABELANE: JOHANNESBURG HIGH COURT 49 YEARS AFTER HIS DEATH IN DETENTION

The reopened inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist Matthews “Mojo” Mabelane will take place from 1 June 2026 to 12 June 2026 at the Johannesburg High Court, nearly five decades after his death in police detention at the former John Vorster Square police station.  Matthews Mabelane, a member of the Soweto Students Representative Council (SSRC), died on 15 February…

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SA’S NEW ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR SHARES FIVE PRACTICAL TIPS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

Building a successful business in South Africa is not for the faint-hearted. But according to SA’s new Entrepreneur of the Year, Taryn Hunter Sharman – business success is indeed possible, if you are willing to embrace the realities of the journey. “Building a business takes more than a good idea, passion, or a strong social media presence,”…

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SAFA UNVEILS THE RETURN OF THE 1996 HERITAGE KIT UNDER THE OFFICIAL LICENSE PROGRAMME

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced the official return of the 1996 Heritage Kit from Bafana Bafana’s most celebrated era, reinterpreted as an official premium knitted jersey for 2026. As the sole custodian and owner of the intellectual property, SAFA has approved the production and retail of this historic release under the official…

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THE PSYCHE OF AFRICA’S WEALTHIEST: STANDARD BANK’S NEW REPORT GOES INSIDE THE MINDS OF AFRICA’S BILLIONAIRES

A new report, commissioned by Standard Bank Wealth and Investment, lifts the lid on how Africa’s wealthiest actually build their fortunes, turning what outsiders often view as risk into opportunity. Released on 4 June, the report shifts the narrative away from headline wealth figures to something far more revealing: the mindset driving the continent’s wealthiest….

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NEDBANK AND BEVISIONEERS: THE MERCEDES-BENZ FELLOWSHIP LAUNCHES A PARTNERSHIP TO BACK YOUNG GREEN ENTREPRENEURS

As Africa faces growing environmental pressures and persistently high youth unemployment, partnerships that combine innovation, long-term capital, and global reach are critical to unlocking the continent’s sustainable growth. Against this backdrop, Nedbank, through its Foundation and beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship, has come together to establish the partnership – a pan-African initiative focused on accelerating youth-led…

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PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA RECEIVES PRESIDENT THARMAN SHANMUGARATNA OF SINGAPORE

The Courtesy Call is a formal, non-substantive diplomatic visit to South Africa aimed at building and strengthening bilateral relationships between the two countries. These meetings between the two heads of state focus on maintaining international relations and discussing broad areas of mutual cooperation. His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr…

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