CITY PARKS AND ZOO URGE RESIDENTS TO EXERCISE CAUTION AROUND FALLEN TREES AND SUNKEN GRAVES DURING HEAVY RAINS

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), the entity in the City of Joburg, responsible for managing designated green spaces, horticultural maintenance, and cemeteries, is urging all residents to take extra precautions during periods of heavy rain and strong winds. As weather conditions intensify, trees can become vulnerable to damage, where falling branches pose a serious…

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WHAT PROPER DUE DILIGENCE LOOKS LIKE IN A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INVESTMENT

Makhosini Ndlovu  In commercial property investment, there’s no substitute for comprehensive due diligence.  A property may look like a smart buy on the surface, but without rigorous checks across multiple dimensions, investors run the risk of overpaying, acquiring investments that underperform, or getting locked into an asset they can’t leverage. There are three particular focus…

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STOP PAYING FOR FAILED SOLAR SYSTEMS: HERE’S WHAT SOUTH AFRICANS NEED TO KNOW

Many South Africans are paying for solar systems that do not perform as promised. As loadshedding lingers and electricity tariffs continue to rise, the rush toward solar has accelerated. Yet thousands of households and businesses are left disappointed when their systems underperform, break down or fail long before they should. Much of this frustration could…

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86% OF SOUTH AFRICAN MEN DO NOT GO FOR REGULAR HEALTH CHECK-UPS!

 As the world observes Men’s Health Awareness Month, new findings from the recent 1Life Insurance Movemberpoll reveals a concerning reality – only 14% of South African men surveyed undergo regular health screenings. Worryingly, 33% of men reported that they only seek medical screening when experiencing health concerns, highlighting a critical gap in preventative healthcare practices….

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GAUTENG WALK MOVES TO 30 NOVEMBER 2025 DUE TO G-20 ROAD CLOSURES 13 November 2025 The organisers of the Gauteng

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…

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SOWETAN-BASED WOMEN-RUN FAMILY BISCUIT BUSINESS FUELS GROWTH, INNOVATION AND JOB CREATION THROUGH COLLABORATION

Conza’s Biscuits, run by a mother and daughters, teams up with Tiger Brands to scale up and supply major retailers and franchises Since 2004, Conza’s Biscuits, a proudly South African, all women-owned business, has been delighting communities with its handcrafted vanilla biscuits. Founded by entrepreneur Constance Chauke and incorporated in 2017, it is now managed…

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JOIN THE GLASS RECYCLING CHALLENGE THIS NOVEMBER

This November, The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) is reigniting the conversation on sustainability with the #GlassRecyclingChallenge 2025, an inspiring call to action that proves ordinary South Africans can drive extraordinary impact. The challenge aims to collect 280 tons of glass across Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town, highlighting how small, consistent actions can build toward a…

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