Johannesburg, South Africa – More than 1,200 final-year students with disabilities from across South Africa will take an important step towards meaningful employment today as the Disability Workplace Readiness Summit opened in Johannesburg. The two-day summit which continues tomorrow, has already created a vibrant platform for students to engage directly with more than 40 leading corporate organisations, explore career…

As the official mobility partner of the Black Coffee Foundation, Lepas supported the delivery of the Gift of Sight initiative at Zenzeleni Primary School in Alexandra. The four-day programme provided learners with comprehensive eye screenings and vision assessments, while introducing oral health assessments and access to essential dental care for the first time. Through its…

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: Baby gets the onesies. Baby gets the blankets. Baby gets the nursery. But who packs for Mum? Alora Medical is fixing that oversight with the launch of the Alora Labour & Recovery Care Kit — the first Alora all-in-one hospital bag essential designed exclusively for maternal comfort, faster recovery, and postpartum wellbeing. Available now on…

Table of Contents Getting paid promptly, and through the methods customers genuinely want to use, is a challenge that sits high on the priority list for many South African businesses heading through the back half of 2026. This is precisely the problem that Pay@, a South African payment solutions provider, has built its business around,…

With the 2026 academic year entering its second semester, RISE Student Living wants students and their families to know that securing a place near campus need not be a stressful ordeal. The company operates purpose-built Student Accommodation across four South African cities, offering university students a safe, fully furnished home within walking distance of their…

Winter is loosening its grip on South Africa, and as the country edges towards its brighter months, Peachz wants people thinking about something easy to overlook: how they keep their devices charged. The local mobile accessories brand, which makes chargers, cables, car mounts, power banks and MagSafe products, reckons August is a practical time for…

With money getting tighter across South Africa in the closing months of 2026, Pawn Your Car and Still Drive It is spelling out precisely what a vehicle owner must have in place to raise fast, short-term cash without parting with their car. Based in Gauteng, the service allows people to borrow against a vehicle they…

Travellers touching down in Johannesburg this spring have a fresh reason to slow down and take a closer look, according to Mashaba Tours, a locally based tour operator that is drawing attention to its shorter, more adaptable township itineraries. With August fading and September ushering in warmer, brighter weather, the company reports that demand is…

Renters searching for a fresh start in Johannesburg’s eastern suburbs have a new option this season: One on Anne has just released its latest batch of contemporary lifestyle apartments in Sandringham, a leafy, well-established corner of the city. Because every unit is ready to occupy right away, tenants can settle in exactly as the days…

Reigning African Championships 1500m gold medalist Karabo More will join the Women’s Month celebrations when she toes the line at the iconic Totalsports Women’s Race Joburg on Sunday, 16 August 2026. Featuring both 5km and 10km events, the Totalsports Women’s Race Joburg welcomes everyone from elite athletes chasing victory to first-time participants and families enjoying…

Durban: Executives should understand where work is slowing down before deciding which AI platform—or combination of solutions—their organisation needs. By Arnold Muscat, Director of College Africa Group A CEO approves Microsoft Copilot licences for the management team. Another department starts experimenting with ChatGPT. Individual employees adopt additional AI tools they have discovered online. Six months…

Boasting a 30:29 10km personal best, Kenya’s Brenda Kenei is excited to make her South African debut at the Totalsports Women’s Race Joburg on Sunday, 16 August 2026. “I’m excited to compete in South Africa for the first time, especially in a women’s-only race where I can celebrate alongside thousands of sports-loving women while chasing…

As women now account for nearly four in ten financed vehicle purchases, Weelee’s Head of Marketing, Sam Ghisleni, is championing a more human, transparent approach to buying pre-owned cars. For decades, South Africa’s automotive industry has largely been built around assumptions of the traditional car buyer. But today’s market tells a different story. Women are…

Johannesburg, South Africa – In many township communities, everyday business still relies on cash, from buying food at a local stall to paying a hairdresser, church contribution or school fundraiser. For unemployed residents looking for practical ways to earn an income, the shift towards digital payments could create opportunities to support the small businesses and…

The spirit of Christmas was alive and well at PinkDrive’s annual Christmas in July fundraiser dinner, recently held at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg. Twinkling fairy lights, festive décor, generous giving and heartfelt stories created an atmosphere of hope, reminding guests that the greatest gift anyone can give is the chance to save a life.…

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is encouraging women to learn the often subtle warning signs of a heart attack this National Women’s Day (9 August), as symptoms can differ significantly from those commonly experienced by men. Heart attack symptoms are not always what people expect. Most people still believe that a heart attack…

I like to joke with the ladies from BELA (Built Environment Ladies Association) that I am their token male just to balance out their mission. August being Women’s Month, BELA President Sue Parkin and her committee presented their annual Women’s Event last night at Astro Paints on Willow Road. This year was the third year…

When the gun goes off at Clearwater Mall on Saturday, 22 August 2026, organisers are hoping for their biggest field yet, with a target of 3 500 runners across three distances. Now in its 12th year, the race is once again being run in partnership with Panorama Running Club, on a route that has become…