Tinyiko Barbara Ngobeni Various institutions and individuals from diverse backgrounds are expected to contribute their time and resources to charitable causes, uniting under the theme that honours Madiba’s legacy. The City of Johannesburg is hosting a range of activities across its regions to celebrate International Mandela Day. In Region A, library staff will cut down…
Zubenathi Ngxakisa Gauteng is taking bold steps toward building a capable, accountable, and people-first provincial government, with a consolidated investment of R78.8 billion announced across five key portfolios for the 2025/26 financial year. Unveiled during a post-budget media briefing at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, MECs Jacob Mamabolo (Infrastructure Development & CoGTA), Tasneem Motara (Human Settlements),…
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES heads to Tshwane in August (Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10Kon Sunday, 24 August) and Joburg in September (Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10Kon Wednesday, 24 September), runners have two more opportunities to compete for their share of the 2025 combined prize purse. South Africa’s top elite athletes will…
Today, adidas and Manchester United reveal the new away kit for the 2025/26 season – featuring a fresh take on the iconic snowflake graphic which has become synonymous with away kits of the past, particularly the classic 1992 away jersey – one of the club’s most iconic ever jerseys. Adorning the jersey’s white base is…
Football legend and now Wits honorary doctorate recipient calls on capped Witsies to get involved in nation building. Motaung, a successful businessperson, soccer administrator and philanthropist, delivered a speech that struck a chord with graduates from the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management. He delivered his address after Wits University awarded him an Honorary Doctorate…
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) has earned top honours at the prestigious 2025 Reside Summit Awards, proudly receiving the coveted Platinum Award. This achievement builds on last year’s Silver win and reaffirms JOSHCO’s commitment to transforming communities through innovative and inclusive housing solutions. The summit opened with powerful keynote addresses by Executive Mayor Cllr…
Thembile Gule Nyiko Pilusa, an Accountant at the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), has celebrated completing her Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) in Public Sector Management from Regent Business School — a qualification that culminated in a research paper now available for future academic citation. A dedicated JRA employee since January 2020, Pilusa balanced her professional duties with…
Best players of U/19 on the podium during day 5 of the 2025 Telkom Netball National Champs at DF Malan High School in Cape Town, Western Cape on 11 July 2025 © Nic Bothma/BackpagePix The 5th edition of the Telkom Netball Championships (TNC) concluded on 11 July after a high-energy week of competition hosted across…
The Telkom Netball League (TNL) kicked off Power Week 3 at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC), with intense matches that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. The Golden Fireballs showcased their dominance in an electrifying match, outperforming the Aloes in all aspects of the game. After a closely contested first quarter (13-13),…
Banyana Banyana cruised past Mali in their final Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) group match as the African champions stepped up a gear at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco, on Monday night. Coach Dr Desiree Ellis’ charges beat the West Africans 4-0 in a comfortable display that will have pleased the South African…
