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Image: GCIS In a decisive effort to strengthen and coordinate tourism safety across South Africa, Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille today convened the National Tourism Safety Forum in Johannesburg. This is the first sitting of the Forum under the 7th Administration, bringing together MECs, Provincial Tourism Authorities, South African Tourism, the private sector including TBCSA and SATOVITO - and a wide range of national and provincial stakeholders. During the meeting, th

Image: Tobias Ginsberg Following four fantastic years as the Title Sponsor of the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon, Totalsports - South Africa’s largest sporting goods retail brand - has confirmed the re-signing as Title Sponsor  of the iconic Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM)  for another five years .  “Totalsports’ decision to extend their Title Sponsorship for another five years is a powerful endorsement of the direction in which the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon is

Image: World Athletics Partnership with World Athletics includes construction of 11 running tracks in 11 countries around the world The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), in partnership with World Athletics and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has launched ‘Aim Beyond’ – a project that aims to empower youth and underserved communities through the transformative power of sport. As part of the project, 11 state-of-the-art, eco-friendly and inclusive running tracks will be con

Image: Mark Sampson Spanning five South African cities, the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series  returns in 2026 ! Entries  for the first two events —the  Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K and Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K - open on  Thursday, 11 December 2025. Both 10km races bring together elite athletes, club and recreational runners to experience fast, scenic routes that celebrate each city’s unique character, while promoting community, fitness, and world-class road running

Image: World Athletics Ruth Jepchumba Bundotich has been announced as the recipient of the 2025 World Athletics Woman of the Year Award, honouring her outstanding leadership, commitment to athlete development and exceptional contributions to the growth of women’s athletics in Kenya and beyond.  A trailblazer in the coaching community, Bundotich has become one of Kenya’s most influential figures in youth and women’s athlete development. Through her work with Ikaika Sports Agen

Image: Action Photo 29 November 2025 marked the 30th edition of The People’s Race — a day that embraced and celebrated the rich heritage of Soweto. The start ribbon of the 2025 African Bank Soweto Marathon was unleashed with more than 3000 marathon athletes hitting it hard before the wet weather added to the challenging race. The 05h00 gun fired in celebration of loyal partnerships and new friendships formed; energetic, engaging, and embracing communities; months of intense t

Image: Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Leathers, as the new Chairperson, and Nontuthuko Mashimane, as the new Vice Chairperson of the CMA Board. Their appointments follow the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the CMA, held on Saturday at Carter High School in Pietermaritzburg, which included the election of four Board members to complete the Board that will serve for the next 12 months. Leather

Image: World Athletics Belgian steeplechaser Tim Van de Velde has been selected as the winner of the International Fair Play Award following his selfless act to help another athlete during competition at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25. Following nominations from fans, members of the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP) and World Athletics formed a jury to decide on a shortlist of fair play moments in athletics from 2025, before Van de Velde was declared the wi

Image: World Athjletics World champions Mondo Duplantis and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone have been announced as the World Athletes of the Year, receiving top honours in Monaco in recognition of their standout achievements in 2025. Sweden’s pole vault star Duplantis and USA’s sprint sensation McLaughlin-Levrone were the final winners to be revealed at the  World Athletics Awards 2025 on Sunday (30), on an evening that saw six athletes crowned in three categories – track, field a

Image: Tobias Ginsberg Runners that have yet to secure an entry for the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM)  – can still do so while making a tangible and positive difference in the lives of others - by purchasing a Charity Entry  through one of the 35 charity partners  selected by TTOM for 2026. “The Charity Entry Programme is incredibly close to our hearts,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports . “TTOM has always been about more than just the r

Image: Anthony Grote Stillwater Sports , the organisers of one of South Africa’s premier 10km road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series , are excited to announce that the 2026 season  will kick off earlier than ever, with the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K   moving from April to Sunday, 01 March 2026 . "We’re excited to announce that the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K will be moving to a new date in 2026, taking place on Sunday, 01 March,” says Michael Meyer, Manag

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Image: Supplied South African organisations are under pressure to do more with less — and AI has become the most effective way to increase productivity without adding extra headcount. With tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, and automated workflows , employees can reduce admin, automate routine tasks, and improve output quality across HR, finance, operations, sales and management. CAG helps companies integrate these AI tools safely, securely, and in a way that deli

Image: bookings.edu The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) calls on the public to exercise caution around watercourses as water levels continue to rise in the Mpumalanga Province. This is as the province continues to experience persistent rainfall. The latest DWS weekly state of reservoirs report issued this week shows that the average dam levels in Mpumalanga increased from 95.7% to 96.5%. The Water Management Areas (WMAs) also recorded improvements in water levels wit

Image: news365 The Department of Basic Education (DBE) confirms that the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations have now reached its conclusion with the rewrite opportunities for selected subjects taking place today. Provinces have continued to report high degrees of stability, procedural consistency, and compliance across examination centres. The Department extends its commendations to all candidates who have demonstrated exceptional resilience and maturity thro

Image: news24 The atmosphere in the room was one of warm cooperation as Deputy President Paul Mashatile of South Africa rose to welcome the Prime Minister of Finland, Anti Petteri Orpo, and his esteemed delegation. Speaking on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, who conveyed his regrets, the Deputy President set a constructive tone for the bilateral meeting. The visit was highlighted as being perfectly timed, following South Africa's successful hosting of the G20 Leaders’ Su

Image: Mcpherson on facebook Minister Dean MacPherson stood before the House, not to offer another catalogue of failures, but to deliver an unvarnished truth and a blueprint for redemption. A year earlier, he had decried a crisis: delayed construction, ballooning budgets, sites standing still, and public money draining away all symbols of a "broken system" that mocked the dignity of communities waiting for progress. Today, he returned to declare that the era of excuses was in

Image: Supplied The Black Beauty & Fashion Awards Africa (BBFA), an initiative launched at the UK Houses of Parliament, today announced its most ambitious project: the 'Founding 50'. This vanguard cohort will assemble the 50 most visionary founders and innovators in African beauty, technology, fashion, and wellness, creating an unparalleled engine for economic growth. Founded by a Cosmetic Scientist and Tech Strategist, the BBFA serves as the go-to quality assessment and mark

Image: Julius Silver South Africa’s tourism sector continues to show strong and sustained growth. October 2025 recorded 927 426 tourist arrivals, marking an impressive 32% increase compared to October 2024 and positioning it as one of the strongest Octobers on record. From January 2025 to October 2025 some 8.56 million people visited the country, which marks an increase of 1.3 million new arrivals when compared to the same period in 2024. “We are now in a period of sustained

Image: IEC The Electoral Commission has officially commenced its Outreach Training of Trainers programme in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, on 26 November 2025, marking a major milestone in preparations to welcome 834 Municipal Outreach Coordinators (MOCs) in January 2026. This programme ultimately strengthens voter experience and builds confidence in the electoral process by ensuring communities receive accurate, clear and reliable election information. It equips voters to navigate