CHAVDA INTERNATIONAL (Pty) Ltd. sources Mining and Construction products from various South African and International companies and supplies these products to clients all over Africa. The company was established in 1999 on the strength of a procurement contract with one principle client. From 2004 onwards Chavda & Associates expanded into Africa, supplying to many well-established…
By Tana Malinga WHILE depositing and withdrawing of money often happen in banks, there’s another way also to do it. Zibu Nqala, FNB’s points of presence CEO, believes banking services should be made accessable in spaza shops and small businesses across the country in order to make life easier for people unlike when they’ve to…
African champions Banyana Banyana have resumed their preparations for the defense of their continental title after the impasse over monies owed to them was resolved on Saturday. Coach Dr Desiree Ellis and her charges returned to the pitch on Saturday afternoon and played a training match against Benin ahead of the start of the CAF…
1 March 2025 – Bloemfontein-born Neo Maema will captain the Bafana Bafana side that will face Egypt in an African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier at Free State Stadium on Sunday, 2 March 2025. Kickoff is at 17h00. Maema said he was happy to accept the responsibility and lead the team in his hometown. “I’m humbled…
Based on recent announcements in February 2026, Heineken Beverages and Soufflet Malt have broken ground on a new R2-billion (approx. €100 million) malting facility located adjacent to the existing Heineken Sedibeng Brewery in Midvaal, Gauteng. This project, which is a key part of Heineken’s “Brew a Better World” sustainability initiative, is designed to strengthen local…
Johannesburg, 16 July 2025 – This Mandela Week, Smile Foundation is going back to where it all began. From 14 to 18 July the team is hosting a very special Smile Week at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH), the first hospital Smile Foundation partnered with 25 years ago. Over these five days, 14 children will undergo life-changing surgeries, gaining not just new smiles, but fresh confidence and hope for the future. This special Smile Week is proudly supported by Vodacom Foundation, Smile Foundation’s very first donor. It’s a milestone that ties in beautifully with the legacy of Nelson Mandela, Smile Foundation’s Chief Patron, who helped spark the organisation’s journey by initiating young Thando Manyathi’s facial reanimation surgery 25 years ago. It was right here at CMJAH that young Thando Manyathi underwent her life-changing facial reanimation surgery, watched over by Nelson Mandela and Marc Lubner, the latter of whom would go on to co-found Smile Foundation. That moment didn’t just change Thando’s life it ignited a movement that has since transformed over 5,000 more children’s lives. In a beautiful full-circle story, Thando now works for Mr Lubner, helping carry forward the very mission that gave her a second chance. “It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since Madiba stood with us to launch this dream,” says Marc Lubner, Smile Foundation’s Co-Founder and Executive Director. “To celebrate this anniversary during Mandela Week, right here at Charlotte Maxeke, is incredibly special. It’s proof of what’s possible when people come together to make a difference, and it’s just the beginning of the next chapter.” This Smile Week is made even more meaningful by the presence of Smile Foundation’s dedicated board members, Vodacom Foundation’s team and the surgeons who have been part of the journey since day one, and a remarkable specialised craniofacial surgery that highlights how far medical care has come through these partnerships. None of it would be possible without Vodacom Foundation who continues to stand shoulder-to-shoulder in changing lives. “Since the start, we have supported the Smile Foundation in its mission to provide life- changing facial surgeries that bring hope and dignity to young lives. The initiative is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when purpose meets partnership and why we continue to honour Madiba’s legacy and make a meaningful contribution to building a brighter, inclusive future for the next generation,” says Angela Abrahams, Head of Vodacom Foundation. As Smile Foundation marks 25 years of life-changing surgeries, the team is also celebrating what’s still to come, more partnerships, more breakthroughs, and countless more children stepping into the world with bright, fearless smiles. INFO SUPPLIED
Maseipati TsotsotsoThe City of Johannesburg is proud to mark a major milestone in its literary and cultural history — the Johannesburg City Library (JCL) celebrates its 90th anniversary on Wednesday, 6 August 2025. This landmark occasion honours one of Johannesburg’s oldest buildings, a true “treasure of the mind”. To commemorate this historic event, the City’s…
Share Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Tasneem Motara, joined hundreds of volunteers from Habitat for Humanity South Africa, Sanlam, and Henkel to build homes for vulnerable members of the Orange Farm community, south of Johannesburg. The initiative formed part of International Mandela Day celebrations under the theme: “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty…
Published: Friday, 16 May 2025 As the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt nears its climax, all eyes turn to the eagerly awaited final between Morocco and South Africa on Sunday in Cairo. Both sides have impressed throughout the tournament, earning hard-fought victories in the semi-finals and showing depth, resilience, and flair…
Nduli bids farewell after three seasons in Stellenbosch, where he made 104 appearances across all competitions during his spell in the Cape Winelands, becoming one of only 10 players to feature in more than a century of matches for the club. The 29-year-old was part of the squad that lifted the 2023 Carling Knockout trophy…
