Experts warn that what was once viewed as a distant threat has become an urgent national crisis. Lifestyle‑related diseases have rapidly become the leading cause of death and a major driver of healthcare demand in South Africa. Non‑communicable diseases (NCDs) – including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and stroke – now account for more than half of all…
Golden Gloves promoter, Rodney Berman has entered advanced talks with leading UK promotional powerhouse Queensberry Promotions, paving the way for three of South Africa’s most exciting heavyweight prospects to showcase their talent on British soil. Berman’s proposal to Francis Warren, son of legendary promoter Frank Warren, would see unbeaten trio JJ Alberts, Jose Kadima, and Ethan…
Knockout football returns to Orlando Amstel Arena this Saturday when Orlando Pirates welcome Casric Stars for a crucial Nedbank Cup Round of 16 encounter. It’s another must-win fixture for the Buccaneers who resume their mission to add another piece of silverware to their collection. They face a determined Stars side with nothing to lose as…
Speech therapist Qhawekazi Mazaleni begins her EYA mandate through mother-tongue reading at an Alexandra primary school Miss South Africa 2025 and Empower Youth Africa (EYA) Ambassador, Qhawekazi Mazaleni, is preparing to officially launch her Empower Youth Africa campaign, a literacy-driven programme focused on mother-tongue learning, early language development, and access to education. On Wednesday, 04…
Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited, Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited, and The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (together, “Standard Bank”) have successfully achieved financial close on a landmark USD 250 million financing facility for Aradel Energy Limited (“Aradel Energy” or the “Company”). The facility was structured to support Aradel Energy’s strategic growth agenda, including the acquisition of an…
James Saunders Tool sprawl has become a major challenge for financial services institutions (FIs) after years of buying disparate, single-function Regulatory Technology (RegTech) solutions. Today, many compliance teams are struggling with siloed data and inefficient workflows because of the lack of integration across tech stacks that have become unwieldy and difficult to manage. But we…
Mattel, Inc., a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announced today the launch of two new Mattel Brick Shop™ Hot Wheels® building sets in collaboration with Honda. The new releases expand the Mattel Brick Shop Speed Series™ with two Japanese performance…
The HONOR X7d is a budget-focused smartphone that makes durability and battery life its primary selling points. Here’s a comprehensive look at what it offers: Design & Build Quality The X7d features reinforced corners and a sturdy polycarbonate frame designed to absorb shocks , making it notably more robust than typical budget phones. It carries…
Walk wish to inform al participants, partners, stakeholders, and members of the public of a change to the event date. Origina ly scheduled for 22 November 2025, the Gauteng Walk wil now take place on Sunday, 30 November 2025. This adjustment is necessary due to the extensive G-20 Summit road closures and restricted access routes…
The South African U17 Men’s National Team bowed out of the FIFA U17 World Cup 2025 following a 3-0 defeat to Japan at the Aspire Zone Complex in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday. Amajimbos showed great determination, bravery and character by going toe-to-toe with their East Asian counterparts and could have scored at least three goals…
