Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote credited his team’s renowned, trademark South African grit and fighting spirit for their victory over New Zealand in the World Rugby U20 Championship final in Italy on Saturday evening. SA U20 captain Riley Norton and the Junior Boks lifted the U20 world crown on a humid evening in Rovigo,…
The Nelson Mandela Foundation is excited to announce the launch of Mandela Day 2025, a call to action under the theme: “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity.” As we celebrate Nelson Mandela’s birthday on July 18, 2025, a day that the United Nations declared Nelson Mandela International Day, we are rallying individuals, organisations, and…
Joel Chetty, Sales Manager for C&I at Epson South Africa, says that while signage in its traditional sense might not scream “innovation”, it’s one of the most foundational and often overlooked building blocks of functional, inclusive cities. “Signage is a crucial part of how people move through and interact with public spaces. They’re central to…
Thembisa Shologu The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to building safer communities, particularly for vulnerable groups, while creating much-needed employment opportunities with a clear focus on addressing poverty. Addressing the media following the delivery of provincial government departments’ Budget Votes at the Legislature on Thursday, Premier Panyaza Lesufi and his EXCO…
Dominique Van Wezop In the face of a challenging global tourism landscape, industry leaders are emphasizing the importance of staying relevant through innovative experiences that excite and engage travellers. Despite economic uncertainties and shifting traveller preferences, hotels and destinations worldwide are redefining their offerings to ensure memorable journeys and foster lasting loyalty. Revenue growth…
Tinyiko Barbara Ngobeni Various institutions and individuals from diverse backgrounds are expected to contribute their time and resources to charitable causes, uniting under the theme that honours Madiba’s legacy. The City of Johannesburg is hosting a range of activities across its regions to celebrate International Mandela Day. In Region A, library staff will cut down…
Zubenathi Ngxakisa Gauteng is taking bold steps toward building a capable, accountable, and people-first provincial government, with a consolidated investment of R78.8 billion announced across five key portfolios for the 2025/26 financial year. Unveiled during a post-budget media briefing at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, MECs Jacob Mamabolo (Infrastructure Development & CoGTA), Tasneem Motara (Human Settlements),…
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES heads to Tshwane in August (Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10Kon Sunday, 24 August) and Joburg in September (Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10Kon Wednesday, 24 September), runners have two more opportunities to compete for their share of the 2025 combined prize purse. South Africa’s top elite athletes will…
Today, adidas and Manchester United reveal the new away kit for the 2025/26 season – featuring a fresh take on the iconic snowflake graphic which has become synonymous with away kits of the past, particularly the classic 1992 away jersey – one of the club’s most iconic ever jerseys. Adorning the jersey’s white base is…
Football legend and now Wits honorary doctorate recipient calls on capped Witsies to get involved in nation building. Motaung, a successful businessperson, soccer administrator and philanthropist, delivered a speech that struck a chord with graduates from the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management. He delivered his address after Wits University awarded him an Honorary Doctorate…
