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  • Mphahlele, More crowned 2026 Boxer Super Run Joburg Champions

    Ryan Mphahlele and Karabo More took top honours at the Boxer Super Run Joburg on Sunday, 15 November 2026, claiming the Elite Men’s and Elite Women’s titles, following standout performances at Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia, Johannesburg. Mphahlele admitted to feeling anxious from the beginning until the end during the Elite Men’s Wave. “Today…

    15 November 2026
  • Border Management Conference and Expo 2026 Brings Government, Industry and Regional Partners Together in Pretoria on 18 November

    Pretoria, South Africa – The Border Management Conference and Expo 2026 will take place on Wednesday, 18 November 2026 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. The conference will bring together border authorities, government representatives, industry leaders, researchers and specialists to discuss the future of border management in South Africa and the region. Presented…

    15 November 2026
  • Damaged Cars Wanted Pays Gauteng Sellers Before the Tow Truck Leaves

    Table of Contents Selling a non-running or written-off car to a stranger raises one worry above all others: at what point does the seller actually get paid? Damaged Cars Wanted, the vehicle buying arm of Lou Appel’s Auto Spares in Selby, Johannesburg, has a simple answer. No car leaves the seller’s property until the payment…

    15 November 2026
  • RM Capital Explains How It Pays Suppliers Directly to Get Orders Moving

    Table of Contents A signed purchase order is a strong start, but for many South African growth businesses it is not the finish line. Plenty of manufacturers and wholesalers will not produce or release stock until they are paid, and that requirement can freeze a confirmed order, particularly when the business that won it is…

    15 November 2026
  • Acepak Highlights Tray Forming and Stretch Wrapping for Summer Drinks Runs

    Table of Contents When temperatures climb across South Africa, beverage and dairy producers enter their busiest stretch of the year. Demand rises for bottled water, soft drinks, juices and chilled dairy, while the festive season piles retail orders, promotional runs and multipacks onto already full production plans. Throughout November, Cape Town packaging machine maker Acepak…

    15 November 2026
  • Anchor Entrepreneur Awards announces 2026 finalists

    Twenty-one finalists across seven categories recognised for entrepreneurial achievement, innovation, business growth and social impact. Johannesburg: The inaugural Anchor Entrepreneur Awards has announced its 21 finalists for 2026, recognising an exceptional group of South African entrepreneurs whose businesses are creating opportunities, driving innovation and contributing to the country’s economic and social development. Selected across seven…

    14 November 2026
  • Finding Midrand’s Most Trusted Carpet Cleaners: What You Need to Know

    Midrand’s strategic location between Johannesburg and Pretoria means homes and offices experience heavy daily activity, combined with regional dust, shifting seasons, and urban pollution. Over time, everyday foot traffic, pet dander, and fine dust particles settle deep beneath carpet fibers, where regular household vacuums cannot reach. https://www.aquasteam.co.za/your-step-by-step-guide-to-finding-trusted-carpet-cleaners-in-midrand/ Whether you are preparing a corporate office space,…

    14 November 2026
  • Designer Pool Covers Passes 4,500 Installations as Automatic Cover Demand Grows

    JOHANNESBURG: Designer Pool Covers, a South African supplier and installer of automatic and manual pool covers, has completed more than 4,500 installations since it began trading in 2012, with projects delivered in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. The company said the total reflects a shift in how homeowners plan for pools: covers are increasingly specified…

    14 November 2026
  • The Events Guys Brings Five Event Supply Tiers Under a Single Crew

    JOHANNESBURG: The Events Guys, a turnkey event company trading since 2011, has consolidated marquees, audio visual, flooring, furniture and fencing into one contracted crew that specifies, builds, runs and strikes each event. The company operates from Johannesburg and Cape Town and delivers builds nationwide, with a single point of contact handling the brief from the…

    14 November 2026
  • Coffee Journal Index Puts the Median South African Coffee Bag at R190

    JOHANNESBURG: Coffee Journal, a South African specialty coffee publisher and brewing platform, has released the Q3 2026 edition of its SA Coffee Price Index, which puts the median retail bag of specialty coffee in South Africa at R190. The index tracks 132 priced coffees from 39 roasters, normalised to a price per 100 grams so…

    14 November 2026
  • Soweto Gets a New Summer Lifestyle Festival as Sugar People & Friends Celebrates Its First Birthday

    Soweto’s December entertainment calendar will welcome a new addition when Sugar People & Friends stages its first birthday festival at Soweto Country Club, Pimville, on 19 and 20 December 2026. The two-day event will bring together an established line-up of South African artists, live music, contemporary sounds and a curated food offering, introducing a high-calibre…

    13 November 2026
  • Maintenance Work On M1 South Glenhove Motorway

    The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) advises motorists and road users of planned road maintenance along the M1 Southbound carriageway in the Glenhove area from the 12th of November to the 20th of November 2026. This activity may cause traffic congestion especially during peak hour. Road users are urged to be mindful of the maintenance work…

    13 November 2026
  • Renal Supplies Water Systems Plans Dialysis RO Plants From Tap to Drain

    DURBAN: On a dialysis water plant, trouble often starts outside the reverse-osmosis skid: unstable feed pressure, a drain with no proper fall, or a plant room too cramped to service. Renal Supplies Water Systems, based in Pinetown near Durban, designs, installs and services reverse-osmosis plants for dialysis units and plans each one along the full…

    13 November 2026
  • MoreCut Saws in Alrode Welds Bandsaw Blades to the Length Your Saw Needs

    ALBERTON: MoreCut Saws, a bandsaw and hacksaw blade supplier in Alrode, Alberton, cuts blade coil and welds it into finished loops through its weld-to-length service. The shop checks the blade against the saw before it is dispatched, because wheel size, guides, blade width and the material on the bench all decide whether the loop runs…

    13 November 2026
  • When Stretch Fabric Moves in the Press: Pinetown Supplier on Tacky Paper

    PINETOWN: Sublimation on stretch fabric can go wrong in the press. Numbers double up on a cycling top, or a knitted panel springs back when the press opens. Sublimation Consumables, a sublimation paper supplier in Pinetown, has set out when its tacky paper for stretch fabric is the right fix and when it is not.…

    13 November 2026
  • HostEx Cape Sets Out Three Programme Streams for Hospitality Buyers

    CAPE TOWN: HostEx Cape, the hospitality trade expo in Cape Town for hotels, guest houses, restaurants and caterers, has built its show programme around three programme streams during the expo. Chef demos The chef demo theatre runs live cooking sessions where buyers can watch commercial kitchen kit under service-style conditions. It is aimed at hotels…

    13 November 2026
  • CNC Plasma Tables Ships a Flat-Packed 1530 Water Table Kit From Epping

    EPPING, CAPE TOWN: Many fabrication shops already have a gantry and torch planned and still need a flat, full-sheet bed to put under them. CNC Plasma Tables, a table builder in Epping, Cape Town, supplies its 1530 water table kit flat-packed, so a workshop can bolt, square and weld the bed into place itself over…

    13 November 2026
  • Pay@ Puts Automatic Reconciliation at the Centre of Year-End Collections

    Table of Contents Between late November and the end of January, South African billers enter one of their most demanding stretches of the year. Before leaving on holiday, customers clear their accounts and pay for festive spending, and the new year then brings another wave of school fees, insurance premiums, municipal bills and subscription renewals.…

    13 November 2026
  • RISE Student Living Answers the Questions Parents Ask Before Signing for 2027

    Table of Contents Once the matric finals begin and the first university acceptance letters arrive, families across South Africa start planning for a child who will soon be living away from home, often for the first time. The questions come quickly. Is anyone on hand after dark? What exactly is included in the rent? What…

    13 November 2026
  • Lexpro Systems Shows Businesses How to Improve Payments Without Changing Accounting Software

    Lexpro Systems explains how South African businesses can add secure payment approvals to their workflow while keeping their existing accounting software. IRENE, South Africa — Lexpro Systems has released a new article for businesses that want better control over how payments are approved and made. It matters because the accounting software usually works well, yet…

    13 November 2026
  • Eksekuteurs vir Boedels en Testamente Shows How Retirement and a New Life Chapter Begin With One Conversation

    Eksekuteurs vir Boedels en Testamente shows South Africans how retirement planning and post-divorce will reviews bring peace of mind through one integrated first step. GAUTENG, South Africa — Eksekuteurs vir Boedels en Testamente has published two new articles for people approaching retirement and for those starting a new chapter after a divorce. Both show that…

    12 November 2026
  • Wings Appliance Repairs Shares Fridge Maintenance Guide to Help Midrand Households Avoid Breakdowns

    Wings Appliance Repairs has published a fridge and freezer maintenance guide for Midrand households, covering simple habits that cut wear and help avoid food loss. MIDRAND, South Africa — Wings Appliance Repairs has published a new guide to help homeowners look after their fridges and freezers. It matters because most breakdowns build up gradually, and…

    12 November 2026
  • Alarming Drug-resistant Bacteria in Gauteng Hospitals

    Statement by Michele Clarke MP – DA Spokesperson on Health: Almost 80% of Klebsiella infections in Johannesburg’s academic hospitals are drug-resistant. More than 6 000 cases reported nationally this year. The DA pushing for answers on infection rates and outbreak prevention. Gauteng’s public hospitals are under pressure from drug-resistant bacteria. In-patients deaths for Klebsiella pneumoniae…

    12 November 2026
  • Online Catalogue With Shelly Smart Automation Range and Bespoke 3D-Printed Installer Accessories

    Table of Contents GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA: The Stratlec Group, an Eastern Cape-based electrical and building automation specialist with roots dating back to 1966, has officially added the Shelly range of smart home and light commercial automation products to its nationwide online store at https://stratlec.co.za. Following twelve months of rigorous local field testing, the new online catalogue…

    12 November 2026
  • Lexpro Systems Shows Litigation Practices How to Bring Financial Clarity to Every Matter

    Lexpro Systems explains how South African litigation practices can see fees, disbursements and client balances inside the case file. IRENE, South Africa — Lexpro Systems has released a new article for attorneys who want a clearer financial view of their litigation matters. It matters because many practices still piece together fees, disbursements, payments and balances…

    12 November 2026
  • Samsung Electronics Ranks First Place in Africa’s Smartphone Market Revenue in the First Half of This Year

    Following the achievement of first place with first-quarter revenue, Samsung ranked first in both revenue and unit sales in the second quarter Customised daily and weekly instalment model in Africa accounts for 46% of revenue Sales of Galaxy S and Z series rose 20% year on year Expanded local engagement around Africa’s first Olympic event,…

    12 November 2026
  • AutoTrader’s AI Could Find the Car You Didn’t Even Know You Wanted

    Comparing two used cars can mean working through differences in mileage, equipment and price. Before a buyer contacts a dealer, there is already plenty of information to make sense of. For the dealer, keeping listings current and responding to enquiries takes time that could otherwise be spent with customers.  AutoTrader Intelligence is already assisting with…

    12 November 2026
  • SalePrice Workshop Outlet Publishes A, B and C Grades for Ex-Demo Machines

    PRETORIA: Two ex-demo CNC routers with the same bed size can arrive in very different condition. SalePrice Workshop Outlet in Pretoria West now grades its ex-demo stock A, B or C and has set out what each ex-demo grade means, so buyers can weigh the saving against the wear before they arrange collection. A grade…

    12 November 2026
  • Wavepool Surf Tour Launches Ride the Future 2026. Let’s Go!

    Table of Contents Crank it up. No edits. The Wavepool Surf Tour has barely towelled off from the Alaïa Surf Challenge and is already paddling into event two. This time, you might have surfed your entry months ago. Ride The Future 2026 is an online competition for Best Air, Best Turn, and Best Barrel, open…

    12 November 2026
  • Prominent Roofing Highlights the Importance of Professional Roof Maintenance and Quality Roofing Solutions in South Africa

    South African roofing contractor provides roof installations, repairs and maintenance services for residential, commercial and industrial properties, helping property owners protect their buildings through practical roofing solutions. A property’s roof plays a critical role in protecting the building, its occupants and its contents from the elements. Across South Africa, residential homeowners, commercial property owners and…

    12 November 2026

 Upcoming Johannesburg Events:

  • Author Mercia Scharneck invites readers to rediscover the purpose God has for their lives
    South African author’s personal journey of transformation inspires a message about identity, renewing the mind and discovering that purpose begins with God. JOHANNESBURG, 6  November 2026 – What shapes the way we see ourselves, the choices we make […]
  • The Festive Market @ Fourways Mall
    The Festive Market has a new home at Fourways Mall this December, following five successful years at Montecasino. Shop from 80+ hand-picked traders offering an upmarket mix of unique, artisanal and locally sourced products. Expect everything from handmade […]
  • BEN VINO Wine Festival
    Event: BEN VINO Wine Festival Date: May 02 • 10:00 AM Venue: Venue: 114 on Waterhouse | • Johannesburg Price: From R250 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/ben-vino-wine-festival/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will […]
  • Joburg Super Kings
    Event: Joburg Super Kings Date: Jan 01 – 17, 2026 Venue: Wanderers | • Johannesburg Price: From R85 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/joburg-super-kings/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature […]
  • New Years Eve Neon Bash with Dr Victor and Rasta Rebels
    Event: New Years Eve Neon Bash with Dr Victor and Rasta Rebels Date: December 31 • 8:00 PM Venue: SunBet Arena at Time Square Casino | • Johannesburg Price: From R600 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/new-years-eve-neon-bash-with-dr-victor-and-rasta-rebels/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED […]

Top Star Drive-In: The Cinema on the Mountain of Gold

The Ferreira Dump began growing in the late 1800s, composed of the crushed rock and chemical residue left over after early, inefficient mining processes had extracted as much gold as the technology of the time allowed. By the 1960s, it was a flat-topped, man-made mesa overlooking the city. In a stroke of entrepreneurial genius, the surface was tarred and the Top Star Drive-In was opened. It quickly became a South African institution. Its appeal was not just the movies, but the unparalleled view: as the sun set, the massive white screen would flicker to life against a backdrop of the glowing skyscrapers of the Central Business District, separated from the viewer only by the elevated M2 highway.

In the decades before television arrived in South Africa (1976), the Top Star was a primary social hub. It was a democratic space in an undemocratic time; while the city below was strictly segregated, the “car” served as a private bubble that allowed a degree of social freedom not found in traditional theaters. For many Johannesburgers, the Top Star was a site of nostalgic rites of passage—first dates, family outings where children were piled into the back of station wagons with blankets and flasks of tea, and the Saturday “car market” where the parking lot transformed into a sprawling hub for buying and selling second-hand vehicles.

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Pretoria News

  • Border Management Conference and Expo 2026 Brings Government, Industry and Regional Partners Together in Pretoria on 18 November
  • Rio Perfumes Extends Door-To-Door Delivery to Four Southern African Markets
  • Howzit Live Opens Vendor Applications Ahead of January 2027 Launch
  • Coffee Journal Index Puts the Median South African Coffee Bag at R190
  • The Events Guys Brings Five Event Supply Tiers Under a Single Crew

Cape Town News

  • Border Management Conference and Expo 2026 Brings Government, Industry and Regional Partners Together in Pretoria on 18 November
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  • InkEx in Westville Sorts and Checks Empty Cartridges Before Reuse
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