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Africa’s first DFI-supported social Flac instrument listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
The African Development Bank has invested USD 332 million (ZAR 5.4 billion) in a capital markets security issued by Standard Bank Group Limited, Africa’s largest bank by total assets, to finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across South Africa. Complementing the facility, the Bank’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) programme is providing…
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3 Three Suspects for Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm, Possession of Hijacked Motor Vehicle and Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle
Police in Ennerdale have arrested three male suspects, aged between 23 and 28, for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition, possession of a hijacked motor vehicle, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle following an intelligence driven operation conducted by ennerdale crime prevention members. The members acted on information regarding a hijacked motor vehicle linked…
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ICASA License Amendment Unlocks HOT 102.7FM’S Next Growth Chapter
HOT 102.7FM has secured a significant amendment to the programming format of its commercial broadcasting licence, giving the station substantially greater scope to deliver the Old Skool and R&B format on which its audience and commercial growth have been built. Approved by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), the amendment changes the station’s…
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Everything You Need to Know about the OMODA C9
The OMODA C9 serves as the flagship SUV in the brand’s South African lineup. Offered in Inspire 2WD and Explore AWD derivatives, the C9 represents the most premium expression of the OMODA range, combining elevated specification, advanced technology, and refined design within a larger SUV package. Exterior design OMODA’s range-topping C9 SUV is revolutionising the…
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Albie Morkel Appointed as Head Coach
Johannesburg: Former South Africa all-rounder Albie Morkel has been appointed Joburg Super Kings’ new Head Coach ahead of the upcoming SA20 season. Albie played 1 Test, 58 ODIs and 50 T20Is for South Africa in an international career from 2004 to 2015. Overall, he played 319 T20s scoring over 4000 runs and picking up close…
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Historic Midrand Race Enters a New Era as the Midrand Striders Chamberlain Country Classic
Midrand, Gauteng: One of Gauteng’s longest-standing road running events is entering an exciting new chapter. Dating back to the early 1980s, the race began as a 15km event and has evolved over the decades into the Midrand Striders Chamberlain Country Classic. While long-serving members differ on the exact inaugural year, all agree that the race…
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Live Your Lifestyle & Win at Centurion Lifestyle Centre
Centurion – Shopping has never been more rewarding at Centurion Lifestyle Centre. The centre has launched its Live Your Lifestyle & Win shopper promotion, giving customers the opportunity to win a share of R25,000 worth of prizes, with 29 lucky winners set to walk away with prizes from participating stores. Running from 28 July to…
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Battery Energy Storage (BES): Comparing Sodium-Ion (Galvani) vs. Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
If I had R1.00 for every call from a Neanderthal glorifying a vehicle fire supposedly set off by a Lithium Ion Battery I would be able to buy a Tesla Cybertruck for cash… That is what one gets for being an early adopter and brand evangelist for renewable energy! But, maybe ‘brand evangelist’ is slightly…
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6DOT50 and Supergroup Dealerships Complete South Africa’s First Integrated Cryptocurrency Vehicle Purchase
Johannesburg, South Africa – Hyperclear Ventures’ fintech subsidiary, 6DOT50, has successfully enabled its first integrated cryptocurrency vehicle purchase through Mercedes-Benz Constantiaberg, part of the Super Group Dealerships network in South Africa. The milestone transaction marks the launch of one of the world’s most comprehensive cryptocurrency payment solutions for motor dealerships, enabling customers to seamlessly purchase…
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MATH Wine Club Welcomes Thelema Wines for an Evening of Exceptional Pairings
MATH Restaurant invites guests to the latest edition of the MATH Wine Club, taking place on Thursday, 30 July at Waterfall Corner. This month’s experience brings together one of South Africa’s most celebrated wine estates, Thelema Wines, with a thoughtfully curated four-course dining experience by resident chef Eric Mphela. Perched on the upper slopes of…
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Reading Riot National Literacy Campaign Success
JOHANNESBURG: Following months of collaboration, innovation and nationwide engagement, BAIC South Africa, BAIC Finance – a product of Absa, Absa Workplace Banking and EyeBrainGym are celebrating the successful conclusion of the 2026 Reading Riot campaign – a partnership that has demonstrated how education, business and community impact can come together to create meaningful change. What began…
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Former Chairperson (2012–2014), Education Leader, Governance Practitioner, and Community Activist Returns to Lead the Organisation’s Board
KEY POINTS Zwoitwaho Nevhutalu has been appointed Chairperson of Kagiso Trust, effective 1 July 2026. Nevhutalu has been associated with Kagiso Trust since 1986 and previously served as Chairperson from 2012 to 2014. He brings extensive experience in education, governance, community activism and democratic participation. Nevhutalu succeeds Mankone Ntsaba, who has completed a distinguished six-year…
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Emfuleni Defeat – First of Many
Statement by Ashor Sarupen – DA Federal Council Chairperson: The Democratic Alliance notes ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula stating that the ANC has approached the Electoral Court to challenge the outcome of the Emfuleni Ward 28 by-election. Mr Mbalula’s response is that of a party that cannot accept that it is bleeding electorally. Rather than asking…
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It Starts With Me: South Africans Invited to Join the 30th Clean-up & Recycle SA Week
Every piece of litter picked up, every recyclable separated and every person who chooses not to litter is proof that meaningful environmental change starts with individual action. That is the message behind Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week 2026, taking place from 14-20 September 2026, during which South Africans are once again encouraged to roll up…
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Volkano Energises the Randburg Harriers Challenge
Johannesburg – Volkano took the Randburg Harriers Challenge to another level, transforming the event into a celebration of fitness, community, and fun. With over 75 Volkano Team runners joining more than 6,000 participants, it was a day filled with energy and camaraderie. Runners could choose from three distances: 5 km, 10 km, and 21.1 km,…
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How Much Do Press Release Portals Charge?
Top South African press release submission and distribution platforms include MyPR, mypressoffice, MyBizPress, MyPressPortal and Bizcommunity. These platforms help distribute corporate announcements, B2B news, and media releases to regional and national audiences. Most have free tiers so that users can ‘sample’ the effectiveness of each platforms reach. Be aware, though, that reach will differ from…
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Are You Automating Work That Should Not Exist?
Durban: CAG Executive Question of the Week Before you automate another task, have you asked whether that task should exist at all? A Finance Manager spends three hours every Friday combining information from several spreadsheets. Operations sends its figures in one format. Sales uses another. Someone manually checks the totals, corrects missing information and produces…
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When Should Babies Have Their First Eye Exam?
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is highlighting the importance of early eye health awareness, encouraging parents to understand when their baby’s vision should be checked and what warning signs to look out for. A baby’s eyesight develops quickly during the first year of life. As they grow, babies learn to focus,…
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South Africa’s Digital Healthcare Shift: Progress, Challenges Ahead
Johannesburg: The rapid advancement of technology has ushered in a new era of digitized healthcare systems, reshaping how nations deliver medical services. This transformation is not merely a matter of convenience but a necessity, as global health crises have highlighted the urgent need for innovation and resilience in healthcare infrastructure. Pandemics such as COVID-19 and the…
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“The Perfect Ride for Me and My Family”: Caster Semenya Reflects on Six Months With Her JAECOO J7 SHS
“The perfect ride for me and my family”: Caster Semenya reflects on six months with her JAECOO J7 SHS South African athletics icon Caster Semenya reflects on this year with the JAECOO J7 SHS, which has become her everyday drive for family life, training routines and trips home to Limpopo. Semenya says the SUV’s comfort,…
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Telkom Connects Isicathamiya With the Symphonic Tradition
Durban, South Africa: Classics on Turf, South Africa’s unique fusion of classical music, luxury lifestyle and sport-inspired elegance, returns to Durban for a second season, hosted at the Zimbali Capital Hotel & Spa on 14 August 2026 from 18:30. Classics on Turf is fast growing into one of South Africa’s most exciting and dynamic concert…
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Top Click Helps South African Brands Get Cited in AI Search Answers
The way South Africans look things up is changing: instead of typing into a search bar, many now put their questions straight to an AI assistant. Johannesburg agency Top Click has responded by building a dedicated answer engine optimisation service, designed to get local businesses recommended inside platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot, Google…
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64 New Riverside View Social Housing Units
MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, will deliver 64 newly completed social housing units at Riverside View Phase 4, as part of the City of Johannesburg’s ongoing programme to expand access to safe, quality and affordable rental housing. JOSHCO consistently demonstrates impressive efficiency and prioritization in its delivery process, exemplified by the successful and…
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SoftwareOne Achieves AWS AI Competency in Agentic AI, its 23rd AWS Competency
Johannesburg, South Africa – SoftwareOne, a leading global software and cloud solutions provider, today announced it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) AI Competency in the Agentic AI category. This milestone marks SoftwareOne’s 23rd AWS competency and reinforces its expertise in supporting customers as AI adoption scales across increasingly complex technology environments. Organisations are…
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Demand for EVs Continues Its Growth Across Europe and South Africa With Chinese Brands Increasing Market Share, New Olx Data Shows
Every electric vehicle market tracked by OLX Group (“OLX”) is still growing at double- or triple-digit rates, and Chinese automotive brands are capturing a growing share of that demand, according to new data published recently. OLX, a global online classifieds leader with nearly 60 million daily listings across seven markets, has today published The Great…
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Motorsport Hillclimb Golf GTI
Johannesburg – Volkswagen Motorsport thrilled the South African motorsport world with the debut of its hugely powerful new hillclimb Golf at Zwartkops’ Top of the Hill Challenge on Sunday. Jonathan Mogotsi’s efforts were however thwarted by niggling problems on the revolutionary new racer, but Matthew Merton brought the team reason to celebrate when he beat…
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SAFPS Urges Taxpayers to Remain Alert to Fraud
Johannesburg: Tax season is an important period for South Africans to meet their tax obligations, but it is also one of the busiest times of the year for fraudsters seeking to exploit unsuspecting taxpayers. As SARS continues to simplify filing through digital services and pre-assessments, cybercriminals are using increasingly convincing scams that closely resemble legitimate SARS…
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12 Years Direct Imprisonment Sentence for Rape and Assault
JOHANNESBURG – The Johannesburg District Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit has successfully secured a sentence of 12 years direct imprisonment against a 33-year-old man for rape and assault with intent to course grievous bodily harm. The conviction stems from an incident in January 2020 in Naledi, Soweto. A 17-year-old female victim was…
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AERO Returns
Johannesburg, South Africa – Following the outstanding success of AERO South Africa 2026, Messe Frankfurt South Africa is delighted to announce that AERO South Africa will return to Lanseria International Airport from 9–11 June 2027. The event will mark the 7th edition of AERO South Africa and the third consecutive time the exhibition will be…
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Who Gets Chosen? National School of the Arts Puts South Africa’s Fame Culture Centre Stage in “ON THE LIST”
On The List – Broadway the NSA Way: an original South African musical from NSA and K-Movement, backed by the SAMPRA Development Fund, sees the triple threat NSA learners in the spotlight. JOHANNESBURG — The National School of the Arts (NSA), in partnership with K-Movement and with the support of the SAMPRA Development Fund, presents…
Upcoming Johannesburg Events:
- Who Gets Chosen? National School of the Arts Puts South Africa’s Fame Culture Centre Stage in “ON THE LIST” On The List – Broadway the NSA Way: an original South African musical from NSA and K-Movement, backed by […]
- Back for its 9th edition, AI Expo Africa is the largest Enterprise AI & Intelligent Automation trade event and conference in Africa. AI Expo Africa 2026 will run 28th- 29th Oct 2026 in Johannesburg South Africa at the prestigious Sandton Convention […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]