PEP MINI NETBALL FESTIVAL

PEP continued its investment in empowering young girls through sport with a PEP mini Netball Festival held at Rustdene Sports Grounds in Beaufort West on 8 August, bringing young players together for a day of netball, learning and fun. The festival gave young players the opportunity to take part in interactive activities and friendly matches,…

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FNB CASH ADVANCE IS QUIETLY INTRODUCING INFORMAL SMES TO FORMAL LENDIND-ONE CARD TRANSACTION AT A TIME

 For many small and informal businesses across South Africa, access to funding remains a challenge despite active trading. Traditional lending models often rely on financial statements, complex applications and fixed repayment structures that do not always reflect how small businesses operate day to day. FNB is addressing this challenge by using transaction data from card…

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SUZUKI GRIQUAS CURRIE CUP ACTIVATION

Suzuki Auto South Africa brought its exciting Boot-to-Boot half-time challenge to a thrilling conclusion this past weekend at Suzuki Stadium, with one lucky Griquas fan, Lesego Pasha, walking away with an exclusive all-expenses-paid Suzuki experience at the Betway SA20 Final. The Boot-to-Boot challenge formed part of Suzuki’s commitment to creating memorable matchday experiences and putting…

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TURNING THE SHIP AROUND: THE SECOND SEMESTER RESET CHEATSHEET FOR STUDENTS

As South African university students settle back in for their second semester, some are facing the bleak reality that they have fallen short of their potential during the first semester, and that urgent and substantial corrective steps are required. While this realisation can be unsettling in the extreme, this experience is widespread and does not…

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WHEN “JUST SHY” MAY BE SOMETHING MORE: HOW TO SPOT SOCIAL ANXIETY IN TODDLERS

Dibber International Preschools South Africa is encouraging parents to look more closely at the difference between shyness and social anxiety in toddlers. Although the two can appear similar, a shy child may need time before joining in, whereas persistent distress and repeated avoidance may point to anxiety that needs closer attention. The distinction can be difficult…

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE INTENSIFIES OVERSIGHT AT CHARLOTTE MAXEKE JOHANNESBURG ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Health and Wellness Portfolio Committee has called for continued improvement in service delivery, governance and operational capacity at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. The Committee recently conducted an oversight visit, assessing both the progress of the fire remedial works and the experience of patients and staff. Charlotte Maxeke remains one of…

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: MOTORIST URGED TO EXERCISE CAUTION IN SANDTON

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is urging motorists to exercise caution when approaching and travelling through the intersection of Katherine Street and Pretoria Avenue in Sandton, following a number of road incidents in the vicinity. Katherine Street has undergone significant changes as part of the rollout of the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Phase 1C trunk route, including…

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BUSINESS FORMALISATION IS NOT RED TAPE: IT IS VITAL FOUNDATION FOR GROWTH

Janis Robson  For many entrepreneurs, formalising a business often feels like something to deal with later. Understandably, company registration, tax, record-keeping, and licences can seem like unnecessary admin hassles and costs when the immediate focus is on finding and serving customers to generate an income. But once an entrepreneur has tested an idea, developed a…

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