Dress Rehearsal, Previews and Opening Night Hailed Dancing The Death Drill as a Masterpiece JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Joburg Theatre is excited to announce the triumphant success of its powerful theatrical production, “Dancing the Death Drill.” The show, a profound commemoration of the lives lost in the tragic sinking of the SS Mendi, has captivated…
South Africa will host an exclusive opportunity to learn directly from Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum producer and entertainment executive Manny Mijares at the Lux Leisure Apartment Hotel in Sandton on Saturday, 4 October 2025. Straight from Los Angeles, Mijares brings decades of experience in global entertainment, with credits spanning Disney blockbusters like High School Musical and…
DATE CHANGE: South Africa’s biggest one-day race will be held on 29 November 2025 Johannesburg, 17 September 2025 – The 30th edition of “The People’s Race” has been rescheduled to take place on Saturday 29 November 2025 – one day earlier than previously scheduled. The change of date has been granted by the Central Gauteng…
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…
‘Technology, consumer insights and partnerships are the engine of modern loyalty programmes.’ This was the consensus of experts from a broad sweep of sectors, from retail to banking and technology, at a media roundtable hosted by bp Southern Africa (bpSA) on 18 September at Zwartkops Raceway. to discuss the evolution of loyalty programmes. The event…
Huawei will host its “Ride the Wind” Innovative Product launch on September 19 in Paris, France. At the event, Huawei will debut the brand-new HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 series, packed with market-defining fitness and health features, alongside a fresh line-up of highly anticipated smartphones and tablets. Since first entering the smart wearables market in 2015,…
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…
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is conditions in which tumors grow, symptoms include light brown spots on the skin. Neurofibromatosis is a rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system, leading to the growth of tumours on nerve tissue throughout the body. These tumours can be benign or, in some cases, become malignant. The condition is divided into…
