SAMLFA LEADERSHIP MEETS SAFA PRESIDENT AND CEO TO DISCUSS ISSUES AFFECTING FORMER FOOTBALLERS

Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan The senior leadership of the South African Masters & Legends Football Association (SAMLFA) met with South African and CEO Lydia Monyepao at SAFA House on Friday where they discussed several issues affecting former footballers. SAMLFA President Buddha Mathathe said the main objective of the meeting was to cement…

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KOEBERG NUCLEAR POWER STATION UNIT 2 DELIVERS WORLD CLASS ONE YEAR OF CONTINUOUS OPERATION AND A 99.4% ENERGY AVAILABILITY FACTOR (EAF) SINCE MAJOR UPGRADES WERE COMPLETED

Eskom announces that Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 2 had on Monday 9 March 2026, successfully operated for 365 consecutive days, at an average of 99.4% Energy Availability Factor (EAF), since major upgrades were completed.  Unit 2 delivers about 946MW of reliable electricity to the national grid. “This milestone follows major upgrades to Unit 2, which…

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ESKOM MARKS 300 DAYS WITHOUT LOADSHEDDING AS SUSTAINED GENERATION PERFOMANCE MAINTAINS GRID STABILITY AND ENERGY SECURITY

South Africa has now reached 300 consecutive days without loadshedding, achieved at midnight on 12 March 2026, a significant milestone underscoring the continued recovery and strengthening of Eskom’s generation fleet anchored on the Generation Recovery Plan. This achievement reflects the sustained upward trajectory in plant performance, supported by an Energy Availability Factor (EAF) that is…

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19TH ANNUAL SOUTH AFRICAN FILM AND TELEVISION AWARDS (SAFTAs) CELEBRATED THE BEST OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY

On 13 and 14 March 2026, the 19th Annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs19) hosted the long-awaited awards ceremony at the Gallagher Convention Centre. This event marked a significant moment in South Africa’s entertainment calendar celebrating the outstanding talent and creativity that have influenced the nation’s film and television industry over the past…

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BETWAY ANNOUNCES THE WINNER OF “THE GOONER WITH A GOOD HEART” INITIATIVE

Celebrating a South African Arsenal Football Club supporter who’s making a difference.  Betway South Africa is proud to announce the winner of its purpose‑led initiative, “The Gooner with a Good Heart”, a campaign created to honour a South African Arsenal Football Club supporter whose passion for the team is matched by the positive impact they make…

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ADIDAS AND THE SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION UNVEIL THE 2026/2027 SOUTH AFRICA HOME JERSEY

A tribute to heritage. A celebration of unity. A design for the future.  Today, adidas in collaboration with the South African Football Association (SAFA) proudly reveal the new 2026/2027 home jersey for both Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana – a bold evolution of an iconic design that captures the spirit of South African football. Drawing…

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NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES ARE NO LONGER A FUTURE RISK FOR SOUTH AFRICA-THEY ARE A DEFINING HEALTH CHALLENGE TODAY

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…

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