Africa’s biggest lender, Standard Bank, has launched the first-ever Shari’ah-compliant overdraft facility in Southern Africa, marking a transformative milestone for Islamic Finance on the continent. Designed to empower business owners with more Shari’ah-compliant solutions, the product adds to a long list of Standard Bank’s innovative solutions to meet the unique needs of Africa’s growing demand…
The Mia le Roux Movement x B4i Academy campaign has launched the second phase of the initiative following its successful introduction last year which has seen more than 160 learners living with disabilities placed in accredited learnerships across South Africa. The reigning Miss South Africa has urged corporates to lend their support and be part…
Cape Town City were denied a vital win in dramatic fashion after conceding a last-gasp penalty to Casric Stars, resulting in a 1-1 draw in their Premier Soccer League promotion playoff clash at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in Mpumalanga on Wednesday. The Cape side looked set to secure all three points, but in what proved to…
South Africa has advocated for concrete, actionable strategies to operationalise vaccine equity as a core pillar of global pandemic readiness during the G20 Health Working Group meeting. This was part of the discussions between 10 to 13 June which saw global health leaders, experts and policymakers converge in South Africa’s as part of the G20…
After a successful kick off of the Vilaca Racing Time Attack Championship in March, round two will see the Vilaca Racing community head to Zwartkops Raceway, this Saturday, 31 May in pursuit of the perfect lap of this dynamic 2,4km circuit. Love cars, live for motorsport, or just want a fun family outing? Time Attack offers fast-paced…
2.7 C Johannesburg June 11, 2025 HeadlinesSports DIJANA & STEYN CLAIM BIG WINS AT 2025 COMRADES MARATHON by Nie CeleJune 10, 2025058Share South African superstars Tete Dijana and Gerda Steyn further strengthened their status as two of the world’s best ultra-distance runners as they emerged triumphant once again in the Comrades Marathon on Sunday, 8 June. Dijana,…
Rays of Hope, a non-profit organisation in support of Alexandra Township, invites one and all to an unforgettable evening, as the Drakensberg Boys Choir graces the stage to raise funds for those in need. Set to take place on Tuesday, 26 November 2024 at the Rosebank Union Church in Johannesburg, the internationally renowned choir will…
Author and journalist Sam Mathe No story about gangsterism or violence in the townships of Johannesburg can be complete without that of Kort-boy – real name George Mpalweni – the five-foot-nothing knifeman from Benoni, a former mining town on the East Rand, near Johannesburg. The Afrikaans word ‘Kort’ means ‘short’ and ‘boy’ was characteristic of…
John Loos Today’s unchanged repo rate decision was as expected by FNB. This means that the SARB has kept interest rates unchanged since May 2023, after a prior 475 basis point hiking cycle staring late in 2021. Although CPI inflation is within the SARB’s 3-6% target range, at 5.6% it is near to the upper target limit,…
Linda McClure South Africa, like many countries globally, grapples with the challenge of youth unemployment. This is supported by statistics indicating a 45,5% unemployment rate among young individuals (aged 15-34 years), in contrast to the national average of 32,9% in the first quarter of 2024. It’s clear, though, that the struggle continues for many South African…
