Gauteng’s MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation, Matome Chiloane, is pleased to announce that more than 213 000 Grade 1 and Grade 8 online applications were successfully processed by 13:00 PM today when the 2026 Online Admissions officially opened. The 2026 Online Admissions application period for Grade 1 and Grade 8 in Gauteng…
The Gauteng Department of Social Development has been allocated a budget of R5.5 billion for the 2025/26 financial year. According to MEC Faith Mazibuko, this budget aims to meet the needs and aspirations of vulnerable people and address the triple challenges of poverty, inequality, and unemployment. Tabling her Budget Vote at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature…
Lerato Mailoane The Gauteng Provincial Government, in partnership with the Gauteng Ethics Advisory Council (GEAC), hosted a high-level consultative session with leaders of organised business formations to introduce and discuss the newly developed Ethical Procurement and Integrity Pact. The meeting, held on Monday, brought together prominent representatives from Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), the National…
A record-breaking 2 500+ business owners from all corners of South Africa entered the Nedbank Pitch & Polish 2025 competition. This year’s entries embody the diverse, solution-driven spirit of South African entrepreneurs – from AI-driven accessibility tools that assist the visually impaired to a no-demolition-necessary home renovation solution and bioactive toilet paper that promotes a healthier…
There was a time, when the phrase ‘soft life’ was what you whispered with envy while scrolling through your social media pages. You’d imagine yourself having that luxury breakfast on a Tuesday, spa days ‘just because,’ vacations with matching airport outfits, and the kind of financial freedom that meant never having to check your bank balance after…
As the third school term begins, homework, projects and study sessions are back on the agenda and for many learners, that now includes help from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). We now know learners around the world have embraced generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools like Claude and ChatGPT to help them with homework, to study faster, and…
Building on the success of the Puerto Rico exclusive launches, Bad Bunny and adidas Originals announce the global release of Gazelle “Cabo Rojo,” the highly anticipated colourway from the Gazelle City Series that celebrates the landscapes and cultural richness of Puerto Rico. Following the Gazelle “El Yunque” and “Santurce” colourways earlier this month, which were…
Charlene Louw South Africa’s beer industry is more than just a source of refreshment – it’s an economic powerhouse woven into the cultural and economic fabric of our country. In 2023 alone, it contributed R96.4 billion to GDP, generated R56.5 billion in tax revenue, and supported over 210,000 jobs, according to Oxford Economics’ “Beer’s Global…
Product availability, industry expertise, reliable logistics – a winning combination In a strategic move set to strengthen product availability and technical support for industries across Mpumalanga’s Highveld region, Massive Minerals has been appointed the new Castrol Authorised Distributor. This partnership is geared to meet the growing demand for high-performance oil and lubrication solutions in key economic sectors…
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