Simphiwe Phakathi For some time now, social grant recipients have had to deal with a few challenges that have led to confusion and stress about how they’ll get access to their grant payments. Long queues, delays, occasional card failures, missing payments, and other challenges have become a part of life for many social grant recipients;…
Suzuki Griquas crowned champions after the Carling Black Label Currie Cup Final rugby match between Fidelity ADT Lions and Suzuki Griquas at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on 20 September 2025 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix The 2025 Carling Currie Cup reached its thrilling conclusion at Ellis Park on Saturday, where Champions Suzuki Griquas emerged victorious against Suzuki Griquas in…
The Pool Team is celebrating the launch of its 60th store with its first-ever Through The Line brand campaign, ‘Just Keep Swimming’ with local, hilarious, actor,Glen Biderman-Pam. The campaign launched on Social Media, YouTube, OOH and in-store. This well-thought-out brand strategy is made up of a six-part video series humorously touching on the pain points of pool maintenance and…
Fast-growing coffee retailer Bootlegger has secured an exclusive partnership with FlySafair to serve its premium hot beverages across all domestic routes, marking a strategic diversification as the company pursues local and intentional brand expansion. The partnership, launching Wednesday 17 September, positions Bootlegger to extend brand reach from its traditional cafe network to FlySafair’s 1.8 million…
Thembisa Shologu Gauteng has made substantial progress in revitalising its infrastructure in preparation for the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit, says Premier Panyaza Lesufi. The summit will be held from 22-23 November at Nasrec. South Africa is the first African country to lead the G20. Premier Lesufi made this announcement during a media briefing in Johannesburg…
Neurofibromatosis is a rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system, leading to the growth of tumours on nerve tissue throughout the body. These tumours can be benign or, in some cases, become malignant. The condition is divided into three main types: Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), and Schwannomatosis. Each type has…
Newly-signed striker Khanyisa Mayo has joined an exclusive list of fathers and sons who played for Kaizer Chiefs. Mayo joined Amakhosi on a one-year loan deal last week following his return from Algeria’s CR Belouizdad. The left-footed attacker was deemed surplus to requirements by former TS Galaxy mentor Sead Ramovic.
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environment and Infrastructure Services in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Jack Sekwaila, led a high-impact service delivery operation in Region A’s Ivory Park on September 9 2025. The operation formed part of the City of Johannesburg’s ongoing commitment to accelerate service delivery and restore dignity to communities through visible,…
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has been recognised in TIME Magazine’s World’s Best Companies 2025 for a second consecutive year, reinforcing its position as a leading financial institution. The Group was ranked first in the banking and financial services industry in South Africa, and 77th in the same industry globally. TIME’s World’s Best…
Pienaar Zietsman “For many financial institutions in South Africa, compliance has long been treated as a cost of doing business, a necessary function to satisfy auditors and regulators, and to avoid penalties. But that mindset no longer holds up. “As the regulatory environment tightens and innovation in the payment solutions market accelerates, businesses that treat…
