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This week’s Competition Commission approval of the TymeBank acquisition of 50% stake in Sanlam Personal Loans Services, resulting in a TymeBank–Sanlam joint venture marks a significant milestone not only for South Africa’s financial sector but also for the broader African M&A and fintech landscape. As SanlamTyme JVCo takes shape, its structure and ambition reflect a growing trend on the continent:…
Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) unit, and African Bank, launched an ambitious youth empowerment initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment through hands-on skills training and enterprise development. The official media launch was held yesterday, 06 August 2025, at City Power’s Head Office in Reuven, and will be followed by a formal beneficiary induction on Friday, 08 August 2025. This multi-stakeholder partnership…
Gauteng MEC for Education Matome Chiloane, is pleased to announce that over 600 000 successful applications were recorded during 2026 Online Admissions application period for Grade 1 and Grade 8. This remarkable milestone was reached on Tuesday, 5 August 2025, under two weeks since the system opened for applications on 24 July 2025. As of 14h00 on Tuesday afternoon, the…
In honour of Women’s Month, Nespresso South Africa proudly launches a bold and meaningful collaboration with celebrated mixed-media artist Pam Friedman, a woman whose art, spirit, and story embody the very essence of transformation. “MATRIARCHS,” a solo exhibition now on display at the Candice Berman Gallery (223 Jan Smuts Avenue, Rosebank), is more than just an art showcase it’s a powerful celebration of feminine strength,…
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement in June 2025, South Africa will convene the First National Convention which begins a process of hosting a countrywide, people-led National Dialogue process. The Convention will take place from 15 to 17 August 2025 at the ZK Matthews Hall, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria. This historic gathering brings together representatives of all sectors of…
You’ve put in the hours, written the exams, and now graduation is on the horizon. But when should you start applying for jobs, and how early is too early? Whether you’re completing a diploma, higher certificate, degree, or even a postgrad programme like an MBA or DBA, knowing when to take that first confident step into the working world can…
After six years of intensive research and testing, the Rhisotope Project has officially reached operational status – where rhinos will effectively be protected through nuclear technology. The project aims to disrupt the illegal rhino horn trade by embedding low-level radioactive isotopes into the horn. These radioisotopes can be detected by radiation detection equipment at countries borders around the world, allowing…
The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation proudly announces that the province will host the inaugural LIV Golf South Africa tournament from 20-22 March 2026 at Steyn City Golf Club, Johannesburg. This historic achievement marks the first time LIV Golf will be played on African soil, following successful negotiations by Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie, Premier Panyaza Lesufi, and…
There’s something truly magical about walking through the doors of Comic Con Africa into a pumped-up crowd of all your favourite characters, from superheroes, obscure video game personalities, favourite anime characters, villains, and anti-heroes. It’s not just about the outward transformation of stepping into a favourite character. It’s about stepping into a space where creativity is not just accepted but celebrated, complimented – and even awarded. A place where fans can show up as their truest, most…
As part of efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and mobilise communities to engage in physical exercise, the Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo‑Ralehoko joined thousands of participants at the annual 702 Walk the Talk in Pretoria. The MEC led over 190 officials from the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) who took part in one of three walking routes:…