Nedbank, in partnership with The Sports Trust and local communities, continues to invest in infrastructure that nurtures tomorrow’s sports stars. Today, a state-of-the-art multipurpose sports court was officially handed over to Phulong Secondary School in Kwa-Thema, Springs. This initiative was made possible through collaboration with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and Nedbank Cup reigning champions,…
The City of Johannesburg, led by the MMC for Community Development, Cllr Tebogo Nkokou, together with the Sports and Recreation team, reopened its public swimming pools on 1 September 2025, marking the start of the new season and welcoming residents back to these much-loved community spaces. The reopening campaign has already seen three landmark facilities…
Reach For A Dream’s Dream Club brought high-speed thrills to life for a group of dreamers at the Festival of Motoring, hosted at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. Children from Pretoria were given the rare opportunity to experience laps in world-class supercars, turning an ordinary day into one of pure exhilaration and joy. For…
The City of Johannesburg’s Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) led a city-wide Clean Air Week campaign to observe International Day for Clean Air for Blue Skies, which is commemorated globally on Sunday, 7 September 2025. Running from 2 to 7 September 2025, the campaign sought to raise awareness about the dangers of poor air…
Blue Ribbon 2025 Soweto Kota Festival has come and gone but entertainment memories will stand the test of time in most people’s minds who were part of this iconic annual event. Held in a new spacious venue at the Dobsonville Rugby Grounds in Soweto. As the much loved celebrations entered its second and last day …
Two Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) trainee candidates have died during selection programme training exercises on separate occasions. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says 24-year-old Michael Nyambi died on the 29th of August after becoming ill from heat exhaustion while participating in a fitness programme. 26-year-old Zwelethu Tekete died on Monday, 1 September. Fihla explains, “Marvellous…
Standard Bank has been recognised, for the 3rd consecutive year, as one of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies in 2025, an accolade awarded by Newsweek in partnership with Statista. This prestigious global honour places Standard Bank among a select group of companies that have earned the confidence of their stakeholders through consistent performance, transparency, and purpose-driven…
Bradley Elliott Just a few years ago, neobanks and fintechs were regarded as disruptive competitive threats to incumbent financial institutions (FIs). But now the script has changed, and these startups and innovators are regarded as potential merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities or partners for larger banks. Likewise, many new-age players are looking to larger institutions…
FNB Connect has launched its new a Global Travel eSIM, allowing customers to stay affordably and effortlessly connected across more than 240 international mobile networks, without the need to swap SIM cards or worry about unexpected roaming fees. “FNB Connect’s focus on innovation is driven by a deep understanding of how our customers live, work, and…
Spring is finally here, and it arrives with hope and new beginnings! The city trees are blooming;their leaves tinged with green. As we prepare to observe Arbor Month this September, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) is encouraging residents of Joburg to start planning their tree-planting activities. City Parks and Zoo, the entity at the…
