Black Friday 2025, ahead of the festive season, is more than a day of discounts, it is a powerful driver of growth and transformation for South Africa’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and township businesses. For SMEs and the informal market, Black Friday represents more than just a spike in revenue, it is that defining…
Johannesburg, 26 November 2025 – Set to take place on Saturday, 29 November 2025, at Nasrec, Soweto, the 2025 African Bank Soweto Marathon is primed to deliver a breathtaking experience for runners, partners, supporters, and hosts alike. With just three sleeps to go before the start gun fires, the Official Race exhibition opened at midday…
Johannesburg, South Africa, 26 November 2025 — The Midvaal Private Hospital in Vereeniging, has completed the installation of a new renewable-energy system valued at R34 million. The project, which was funded by Standard Bank, will improve energy stability for critical medical services and enhance the long-term sustainability of the facility as well as the community it…
First full-size football field opens in Joburg’s inner city in 100 years 26 November 2025, Johannesburg, South Africa – A historic moment for Johannesburg’s inner city was marked today with the official ribbon-cutting and launch of the Field of Dreams. This pioneering new sports complex has been developed by the Maharishi Invincibility Institute (MII) and Standard Bank,…
Johannesburg lit up with pure SA20 energy as Montrose Primary School exploded with cheers, music and unstoppable excitement; even the rain couldn’t slow the momentum. The SA20 Schools Tour arrived in full force, transforming an ordinary school day into a vibrant celebration of cricket, culture and youth creativity. From freestyle rap battles to spontaneous dance-offs,…
City of Johannesburg’s boss Champions Informal Traders and Digital Innovation to Modernise Township Economy Economic Development Executive Director, Mr. Mathopane Masha, says the City of Johannesburg continues to place significant focus on the informal sector, particularly the thousands of traders operating across the inner city. Speaking at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Wakanda…
City Power is working to restore the inner city’s “glow” through a campaign that includes fixing streetlights, removing illegal connections, and repairing stolen or damaged infrastructure. This is part of broader city-wide initiatives led by the Executive Mayor, which also involve cleaning up, addressing illegal activities, and revitalizing neglected buildings. The goal is to create…
After a groundbreaking 2025, the 2026 Sunshine Ladies Tour is set to build on the growth of women’s golf with a strengthened schedule and a range of other local and global incentives. The season will run from February to May 2026 and will again feature two tournaments co-sanctioned with the Ladies European Tour (LET). Anchoring the 2026 schedule will…
Johannesburg, 15 May 2025: Eastgate Shopping Centre has introduced a dedicated waiting lounge, providing a more comfortable and convenient experience for passengers using e-hailing services. The new space, situated at entrance 2, reflects the centre’s commitment to improving access and transport ease, while making the overall journey comfortable for its shoppers. Comfort meets convenience Designed to…
Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille said Gauteng has pulled in an estimated R1 billion in revenue from visitors attending the G20 events in the province over the weekend. This is an early estimation of tourism revenue made by Gauteng during South Africa’s G20 presidency. More than 130 meetings were hosted across the country, with…
