The Minister of Finance’s decision to proceed with an above-inflation excise increase on beer in Budget 3.0 is intensifying pressure on beer producers and is likely to further encourage the illicit alcohol trade, warns the Beer Association of South Africa (BASA). South Africa’s beer producers continue to face escalating input costs, weakening consumer demand, and…
For many small businesses in South Africa, growth is often limited not by ambition, but by lack of access, to capital, to markets, and to the kind of visibility that attracts new customers. Too often, entrepreneurs struggle to scale due to limited exposure, insufficient funding, and lack of access to tailored business support. The right…
The Cities of Johannesburg and Tshwane are two of South Africa’s most dynamic and forward-thinking metropolises, have been appointed as the Co-Chairs of the Urban 20 (U20) for the 2025 cycle, following the handover from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo in November 2024. This historic appointment marks a significant milestone not only for South Africa but for the…
A hallmark of the Real Madrid crest sees the club identity is present on the yellow bold piping coming from the colour of the crest, linking to the shared identity of the club that spans eras. Finishing off the jersey design is a clean-cut crew-neck colour that lends the silhouette a modern, athletic look, with…
The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) in collaboration with the South African Police Services(SAPS), Metropolitan Municipal Police Departments (MPDs), local and district municipalities hosted the Integrated Provincial Service Delivery Operations on Wednesday the 4 of June 2025. The programme took place at Mehlareng Stadium Tembisa in the city of Ekuruleni. The focus was on addressing thorny…
Eskom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korea Plant Service & Engineering Co., Ltd. (KEPCO KPS) to establish a strategic partnership focused on non-commercial research, technical consulting, and innovation. This agreement sets out a framework for collaboration aimed at enhancing Eskom’s operational performance and supporting its long-term sustainability objectives. Under the MoU signed…
Brümilda Swartbooi Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) Officer Sibongile Nkabinde has bravely unveiled her 18-year battle with gambling addiction and her subsequent journey to recovery in her new book, Dice of Despair. The raw and unfiltered account, launched on Saturday, 31 May 2025, at the Roodepoort Theatre, is now officially available for purchase. Nkabinde describes the…
Thursday 5th June 2025 marked a significant milestone in the province’s journey towards safer and smarter roads as Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, alongside MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, officially unveiled the new high-tech, tamper-proof provincial new number plate pilot system at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. The new intelligent number plate system represents…
CHAMPION Gerda Steyn clinched her fourth Comrades Marathon women’s title with a dominant performance on Sunday, showcasing her ultra marathon dominance in South Africa once more. Picture: Henk Kruger Independent Media On Sunday 8 June, when the 98th edition of the Comrades Marathon takes to the roads between Pietermaritzburg and Durban, many of the 22,677 runners…
The Woman of Stature Professional Collective proudly announces the upcoming Woman of Stature Collective Summit 2025, an immersive one-day experience designed to ignite purpose, drive change, and elevate professional women through the theme “Wholeness – The Optimum You.” Taking place on Thursday, 3 July 2025, at Hotel Sky in Sandton, Johannesburg, this highly anticipated pre-Women’s Month gathering brings together captains of…
