JOHANNESBURG, South Africa 29 September 2025 – Internationally acclaimed artist GreatJoy Ndlovu has donated a headline artwork to the Institute for Healing of Memories (IHOM) to raise funds for its trauma-healing programmes. The piece will lead IHOM’s Fundraising Art Auction & Dinner on 13 November 2025 in Johannesburg, along with pieces donated by corporates, including MTN,…
Dreams don’t sleep – they toss and turn in res, taxi rides, midnight side hustles, and starlit prayers. On 4 October 2025, those restless dreams come alive at Constitution Hill as the YouthX Festival returns with its most powerful theme yet: ‘Dreams don’t sleep.’ YX25 is not just a festival – it’s a collective awakening….
Mabula Private Game Reserve has welcomed four new cheetahs, reinforcing its commitment to conserving one of Southern Africa’s most endangered predators. These introductions, a young female in July, two males in August, and most recently another female from the Northern Cape, form part of a long-term strategy to enhance biodiversity, maintain genetic diversity and support…
World-renowned South African soprano Pumeza Matshikiza has been inducted into the prestigious Wall of Fame at Roodepoort Theatre during Joburg City Theatres’ 45th Anniversary Gala, held on Heritage Day. This emotional milestone, celebrated amidst the theatre’s Revealing of the Stars event, honors her profound impact on the arts and her role in inspiring generations of…
This Heritage Month, South Africa’s brewers are raising their glasses to a culture of creativity, resilience and connection that is shaping a unique beer heritage. “Beer here reflects our maak a plan spirit,” says Craig Claassen, chair of the Craft Brewers Association of South Africa. “If we can’t import an ingredient, we use what we have –…
The Gauteng Department of e-Government, led by Head of Department Ms Masabata Mutlaneng, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Community Safety, led by Acting Head of the Department Mr Roche Mogorosi, warmly welcomed a high-level delegation from the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government. The delegation, headed by Premier Thami Ntuli, was received at the Gauteng Provincial…
Choppies Supermarkets South Africa today announced that it has entered into binding agreements to sell 100% of its shareholding in Business Venture Investments No. 2243 as well as the assets of the meat processing factory to the Shingai Itai Consortium, led by Shingai Retail Investments. Business Venture Investments operates a chain of 45 Jwayelani-branded discount…
As digital adoption accelerates and customer preferences shift, Standard Bank is transforming its branch and ATM network to meet the moment. The bank, which has more than 4,100 points of representation (branches and ATMs combined) in South Africa, is revamping its physical banking network, with some branches becoming fully cashless. Certain Standard Bank branches have…
Fifteen young people living with disabilities from Soweto have taken their first steps towards running their own businesses thanks to Engen’s New Venture Creation Learnership. Launched in September 2023, the programme equips participants with practical skills in business planning, finance, marketing and customer service. Over the past 18 months, learners have completed NQF Level 2…
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is pleased to announce that Lilian Ngoyi Street will officially reopen to traffic on Friday, 12 September 2025, following the successful completion of Phase 1 of the Rehabilitation Project. The newly reconstructed section, between Loveday and End streets, will operate as a one-way eastbound road. Road Re-openings and Closures This…
