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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,…
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…
This Women’s Day, ditch the flowers and chocolates. Join a powerful movement instead. FemmeFit Fest, South Africa’s premier women-only fitness and wellness event by Nutritional Performance Labs (NPL), returns on Saturday, 9 August 2025 with an energised new lineup and an even stronger mission: to celebrate, move, and empower women through physical fitness and community. Hosted at the scenic Syringa…
Public Works & Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has expressed deep concern following reports that politically connected individuals in Matjhabeng Local Municipality are receiving inflated salaries through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The Minister has instructed the Department to immediately halt all EPWP transfers to the municipality pending a full investigation into the reported abuse. He said the allegations reinforce…
BabyYumYum.com has partnered with topic experts and solution-driven brands to offer an interactive workshop focusing on Neurodiversity Parenting. This workshop is sponsored by Old Mutual in partnership with The Neuroverse and Nutripaeds. For parents already navigating a neurodiverse child’s journey, finding relatable support can feel not only overwhelming, but also unrealistic. This powerful and in-person practical workshop will take place…
Behind every ream of Mondi Rotatrim is a network of real people and real progress. Through Mondi Zimele, its enterprise development arm, Mondi supports thousands of small-scale timber growers — many in rural KwaZulu-Natal — who are empowered to become active partners in the Mondi Rotatrim supply chain. Mondi Zimele’s small-scale timber grower program aims to nurture emerging forestry growers by facilitating…