Africa’s biggest lender, Standard Bank, has launched the first-ever Shari’ah-compliant overdraft facility in Southern Africa, marking a transformative milestone for Islamic Finance on the continent. Designed to empower business owners with more Shari’ah-compliant solutions, the product adds to a long list of Standard Bank’s innovative solutions to meet the unique needs of Africa’s growing demand…
The Mia le Roux Movement x B4i Academy campaign has launched the second phase of the initiative following its successful introduction last year which has seen more than 160 learners living with disabilities placed in accredited learnerships across South Africa. The reigning Miss South Africa has urged corporates to lend their support and be part…
Cape Town City were denied a vital win in dramatic fashion after conceding a last-gasp penalty to Casric Stars, resulting in a 1-1 draw in their Premier Soccer League promotion playoff clash at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in Mpumalanga on Wednesday. The Cape side looked set to secure all three points, but in what proved to…
South Africa has advocated for concrete, actionable strategies to operationalise vaccine equity as a core pillar of global pandemic readiness during the G20 Health Working Group meeting. This was part of the discussions between 10 to 13 June which saw global health leaders, experts and policymakers converge in South Africa’s as part of the G20…
Mamelodi Sundowns kick-started their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup journey with a win over South Korean giants Ulsan HD at the Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. INFO SUPPLIED
After a successful kick off of the Vilaca Racing Time Attack Championship in March, round two will see the Vilaca Racing community head to Zwartkops Raceway, this Saturday, 31 May in pursuit of the perfect lap of this dynamic 2,4km circuit. Love cars, live for motorsport, or just want a fun family outing? Time Attack offers fast-paced…
Why Rea Vaya Still Matters At its core, Rea Vaya is about more than buses. It’s about a vision of inclusive, connected, and climate-smart cities. The system plays a critical role in: · Reducing traffic congestion and vehicle emissions. · Making public transport accessible, safe, and affordable. · Supporting economic growth and job creation. · And transforming the minibus…
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has announced his final 26-man squad for the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off this weekend. Themba Zwane will captain Masandawana at the tournament, while Ronwen Williams will serve as vice-captain. Top two sides to progress Mamelodi Sundowns will compete in Group F with Germany’s Borussia Dortmund, Brazil’s Fluminense…
2.7 C Johannesburg June 11, 2025 HeadlinesSports DIJANA & STEYN CLAIM BIG WINS AT 2025 COMRADES MARATHON by Nie CeleJune 10, 2025058Share South African superstars Tete Dijana and Gerda Steyn further strengthened their status as two of the world’s best ultra-distance runners as they emerged triumphant once again in the Comrades Marathon on Sunday, 8 June. Dijana,…
2025 marked a significant milestone in the province’s journey towards safer and smarter roads as Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, alongside MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, officially unveiled the new high-tech, tamper-proof provincial new number plate pilot system at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. The new intelligent number plate system represents a leap…
