There is a familiar but often light-hearted tension between Gen Z and older generations in South Africa. The term ama-2000s, often used to describe today’s youth, reflects more than differences in language, behaviour or culture. It signals a broader shift in values, priorities and ways of navigating everyday life. Yet while the lifestyles and financial…
14 July 2026: What began as a tool to help customers understand and manage their money has grown into a platform supporting life’s biggest decisions. As FNB’s nav» ecosystem marks its tenth anniversary, customer behaviour points to growing demand for practical guidance beyond traditional banking, from saving and homeownership to mobility, protection and giving back. To…
This follows the Department’s significant progress in improving internal operational capacity and streamline administrative processes to improve turnaround times. The Department has, however, noted that over four hundred valid operating licences remain uncollected despite the considerable progress being made. Operators who have received SMSs or communication through their associations have until Friday, 14 August 2026…
The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, is appealing to operators who have applied for operating licenses, particularly minibus and scholar transport operators, to collect their operating licences or risk cancellation. This follows the Department’s significant progress in improving internal operational capacity and streamline administrative processes to improve turnaround times. The Department has,…
There are losses for which life, however painful, give us time to prepare – go itlhoboga. Jayden Adams’ untimely passing has left the nation stunned with grief. A young footballer of exceptional promise whose talent, humility and dedication had earned him the admiration of the nation. His star was unmistakably on the rise. In a…
Shabeer Jhetam South Africa’s transition to a circular economy is no longer simply an environmental conversation. It is increasingly becoming an economic one. As the country grapples with rising unemployment, resource constraints and growing pressure on landfill capacity, the question is no longer whether we should recycle more, but how we can redesign our economy…
The City of Johannesburg continued its integrated law enforcement operations in Region E on Thursday, targeting non-compliant properties, illegal utility connections and immigration-related offences in Bramley, Edenburg and Bryanston. During the operation, officials inspected 10 properties in Bramley, where City Power disconnected illegal electricity connections. Nine undocumented foreign nationals were apprehended and will be processed…
GirlCode returns with its annual Hackathon, continuing its mission to advance young women in coding, FinTech, and artificial intelligence (AI). Now in its 12th year, this flagship initiative has evolved from a coding competition into a Pan-African platform for skills development, innovation, and career pathways in technology. In partnership with key sponsors, including Absa Group, Truecaller,…
The recognition reflects a deliberate shift within the bank to reposition real estate from a traditional cost centre to a strategic enabler of long-term value. Across Standard Bank, operational functions are increasingly aligned to support sustainable growth, improve efficiency and enhance client and employee experiences. Within this context, the management of physical infrastructure has taken…
Schools across South Africa to receive 10 return domestic flights each, bringing the total number of schools supported through the initiative to 23 FlySafair has announced the 10 winning schools in its 2026 School Booster Competition. Now in its third year, the initiative helps learners access educational, sporting and cultural opportunities through travel. Each winning…
