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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COCA-COLA BEVERAGES AFRICA INVESTS R365M IN NEW HIGH SPEED LINE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested R365m in a new state-of-the-art bottling line capable of producing 72,000 bottles per hour at its plant in Midrand, South Africa. The high-speed production line marks a South African first, producing Bonaqua Pump Still 750ml and Powerade 500ml packs with an innovative sports bottle cap. Beyond this milestone, the…

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FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO EVEREST: MRS SOUTH AFRICA 2ND PRINCESS TALITHA OOSTHUIZEN INSPIRES WOMEN WHILE SHINNING A GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND RHINO POACHING

Courage, determination, and the South African flag in hand – Talitha Oosthuizen, 2nd Princess Mrs South Africa, is preparing to take on one of the world’s most iconic journeys: a trek to Mount Everest Base Camp. Departing South Africa on 25 February 2026, Talitha will become one of only a handful of South African women…

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