Clearwater Mall asked the West Rand to help take its annual road race past the 3 500-entry mark, and the community delivered. A total of 3 828 runners entered the 2026 race, beating the target by 328 entries and adding 965 runners to last year’s field of 2 863. Of those entered, 3 260 crossed …
Where do turtles come from? Where do they go? What do they eat? All these questions and more will be answered when PhD researcher Natalie Dos Santos (@natsdossantos) visits Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre on Saturday, 31 October at 10am, to share her first-hand experience of sea turtle research as part of Crocworld’s ongoing Conservation …
Africa’s mineral wealth gives the continent an enormous opportunity. However, realising that potential will require more than simply accessing the orebody. For Pieter Oosthuysen, Operations Executive at Redpath Africa Limited, the industry’s future will depend on how effectively mining companies and their partners combine technology, productivity, safety and human capability. “Africa has some of the …
Look out for the pink cap at SPAR this October One pink cap among every 12 bottles: SPAR and Cancervive make a breast cancer statistic impossible to overlook. Shoppers visiting SPAR stores from 1-31 October may notice something different in the bottled-water aisle. Among the familiar white caps on SPAR 500ml Still Water bottles, one …
There is something wonderfully satisfying about a toy that allows for the expression of a child’s unique creativity and style. This is the idea behind My Vibe, a range of collectible fashion handbags that come with an array of additions and decorations so that kids and tweens can style them as their own. My Vibe …
What positive number would you expect from an SOE such as the Coega Development Corporation (CDC)? Taxpayers can expect a little bit of relief soon. The Foreign Correspondents Association of South Africa were hosted by the CDC on Tuesday, 29 September 2026. In a full day of information overload and many touch points there was …
New comic-format playbook shows ordinary South Africans exactly how to engage with local government on issues that matter Key points Kagiso Trust launches the #StartWhereYouAre Playbook today, 30 September 2026, as the anchor tool of its nationwide #StartWhereYouAre active citizenship and voter education campaign leading up to the 2026 local government elections. Active citizenship is …
For South Africans wanting smarter ways to secure and plan their future holidays, vacation ownership is once again finding relevance with a new generation of travellers. Rising accommodation costs alongside a demand for greater flexibility is prompting more people to look beyond simply booking each holiday as it comes. But vacation ownership can take many …
A familiar Scottburgh landmark is entering an exciting new chapter! Crocworld Conservation Centre is being relaunched as Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre as it further embraces its position as a family-focused outdoor adventure destination with conservation at its heart. “We’re very excited to announce a host of new changes at Crocworld, some of which have …
As families look for more security and support, multi-generational estates are emerging as an attractive option in South Africa with diverse housing options and shared facilities for all ages. On the KZN Mid-South Coast, the 1 300-hectare Renishaw Coastal Precinct is supporting this on-trend model with the launch of its residential offering, Restilridge Farm Estate. …
The Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) has been nominated for the 2026 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards in the World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation category. The nomination marks another significant milestone for the Durban ICC, which was recently named Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre for the 21st time at the World Travel Awards. …
Universal Packaging has expanded its Canadian gravure printing operations in Vancouver with the CERUFLEX 500 in 2026. Earlier equipment included the BOBST NOVA RS 5002 in 2024 and the previous CERUFLEX gravure models in 2025. The latest model features printing speeds of up to 500 metres per minute, shaftless cylinders, intelligent inking, and fast job …
From everyday connectivity and convenience to elevated comfort and intelligent driver assistance, the two L6 specifications bring their own flavour to the daily drive. The LEPAS L6 is offered in Javan and Pantera derivatives, both powered by the same 108 kW/225 N.m 1.5-litre turbocharged engine paired with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Javan blends comfort, …
South Africa’s unemployment challenge has made entrepreneurship an increasingly important route into economic participation, particularly for young people. As context, the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey from Stats SA puts unemployment among 15-34-year-olds at around 47%, almost twice the 23.8% recorded among 35-64-year-olds. To help solve this challenge, Youth Advance, a national entrepreneurship programme for …
King Price secures significant investment for Accelerated Growth Orient Victoria Capital (OVC) has acquired a stake in King Price Financial Services (King Price), providing strategic capital to accelerate growth. King Price has secured a significant strategic investment from Singapore-based OVC. The transaction sees Orient Victoria Capital acquiring a significant stake in King Price through a …
JOHANNESBURG –SPAR marked the Spring Equinox by providing practical support to South Africans who spend much of their working day outdoors, including e-hailing drivers, street vendors, gardeners, security and construction workers. Through its Spring Relief initiative, SPAR distributed care packs containing everyday essentials to help recipients manage changing seasonal conditions as temperatures rise and exposure …
FOUR PAWS calls for better animal welfare to help reduce disease risks and build a healthier future for South Africans. Cape Town – As World Farm Animals Day approaches on 2 October, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS is highlighting the important link between farm animal welfare, public health and resilient food systems. Scientific evidence …
FasterCapital announces that Class Olympic, a Bangladesh-focused education and career-development initiative, has joined EquityPilot. FasterCapital will work with Class Olympic to refine execution milestones and help the team advance its online learning app, student scholarships, Olympiad and ambassador programs, and career-readiness activities. FasterCapital’s EquityPilot will concentrate on execution tasks during the first 30–60 days, focusing …