Thabo Bodibe In a significant step towards empowering communities through secure land ownership, the Gauteng Provincial Government handed over 1 900 title deeds to residents of Impumelelo and Obed Mthombeni Nkosi in Lesedi Local Municipality on Tuesday, 15 October 2024. The handover event was marked by jubilation as residents, some of whom had waited for…
As a 32-year-old officer with the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), I have dedicated my life to service, fitness, and the pursuit of excellence. The National Metropolitan Police Games held recently provided me with the perfect platform to combine my passion for cycling with my career. I competed in multiple categories of the event, which…
Mpho Mokwena The Spar Women’s Challenge brought vibrant energy to Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia, as women of all ages and fitness levels came together for an inspiring day of racing on Sunday, 6 October 2024. Held in partnership with the City of Johannesburg, the event offered a 5km fun run and a competitive…
Joma Sport has expanded its presence in the SA running market in style by partnering with ‘the people’s race,’ the Africanbank Soweto Marathon, which will commemorate its 29th edition on Sunday, 3 November2024. As the event’s technical sponsor, the renowned sports brand will unveil a limited edition of exclusive products for this iconic event, including a stylish and…
John Loos Today’s unchanged repo rate decision was as expected by FNB. This means that the SARB has kept interest rates unchanged since May 2023, after a prior 475 basis point hiking cycle staring late in 2021. Although CPI inflation is within the SARB’s 3-6% target range, at 5.6% it is near to the upper target limit,…
Linda McClure South Africa, like many countries globally, grapples with the challenge of youth unemployment. This is supported by statistics indicating a 45,5% unemployment rate among young individuals (aged 15-34 years), in contrast to the national average of 32,9% in the first quarter of 2024. It’s clear, though, that the struggle continues for many South African…
Marius Wessels As more manufacturers embrace digital transformation, they expand their digital footprint, creating new opportunities and vulnerabilities. This dual-edged sword necessitates a vigilant and proactive approach to cybersecurity. In the era of Industry 4.0, where the convergence of digital technologies and manufacturing processes is reshaping industries, cybersecurity is no longer a peripheral concern for…
Standard Bank makes it a hat-trick of international recognition. Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, has once again won international recognition, this time from Forbes Magazine for being one of the World’s Best Employers. Standard Bank has been ranked 18th in the world, amongst the top 850 large multinational organisations. The Bank emerged…
The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) is thrilled to announce that the #GlassRecyclingChallenge has been a resounding success! South Africans have exceeded expectations, recycling over 140 tons of glass bottles and jars in Gauteng glass banks throughout September. This sparkling achievement demonstrates the powerful impact of community involvement in recycling. Cheers to Our Recycling Heroes! A huge thank…
James Saunders South Africa is making progress towards tightening lax Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) controls towards the end of exiting the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF’s) greylist. However, it seems unlikely that the government, banks, and other regulated entities will have done enough to get the country off the greylist by the…
