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Image: WADA The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) Chair David Howman has declared the global anti-doping system has “stalled”. Addressing the 2025 World Conference on Doping in Sport last week in Busan, Korea, the experienced administrator assessed the current situation candidly, stating “Let's be honest and pragmatic...intentional dopers at elite level are evading detection. We are not effective enough nowadays in catching cheats. We have great education programmes which help b

Image: IOC The leading representatives of the Olympic Movement met today for the 14th Olympic Summit at Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, at the invitation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Chaired by IOC President Kirsty Coventry, the Summit discussed the “Fit for the Future” consultation process which Coventry started when taking over the IOC Presidency on 24 June this year, and the outcomes of the IOC Executive Board (EB) meeting on 9 and 10 December. The

Image: Bank of America Chicago Marathon The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today that 2025 participants raised a record $47.1 million for local, national and global nonprofits, smashing last year’s highest fundraising total by $11 million. The fundraising momentum is expected to continue in 2026, with a third of the 55,000-person participant field expected to run and fundraise on behalf of an official charity.   “We are awed by the incredible fundraising put forth

Image: BMA The Acting Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Ms Jane Thupana, has confirmed two significant interceptions carried out by BMA immigration and border law enforcement teams at OR Tambo International Airport yesterday, 11 December 2025. These interventions form part of the Authority’s intensified efforts to combat human trafficking, irregular migration and transnational organised crime, particularly during the festive season peak. In the first inci

Image: Supplied I3CGLOBAL , a leading global regulatory compliance consulting organization, has issued an urgent industry advisory highlighting the low level of awareness among IVD manufacturers regarding the mandatory compliance requirements under the EU In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) 2017/746 especially among companies whose devices were previously self-declared under IVDD and now fall under Class B and C requiring Notified Body involvement for the first time. Unde

Image: SIU Website The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is today conducting a coordinated search and seizure operation across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as part of its ongoing investigation into a sophisticated syndicate that allegedly siphoned approximately R161 million from the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s (UIF) Covid-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS).  The operation is supported by specialised units of the South African Police Service (SAPS), including th

Image: Supplied The Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities urges all South Africans to take collective responsibility in the ongoing national effort to end Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). Bold leadership and strengthened collaboration across various levels of government and different sectors of society are essential. GBVF is a national crisis that demands urgent, coordinated action. While the government continues to strengthen laws, expand suppor

Image: Supplied CommsCloud, Africa’s IoT connectivity expert, has launched Cloud Connect SIMs to address patchy coverage and costly roaming for pan-African companies. The SIMs are believed to be the first multi-International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) connectivity solution engineered with multiple Core Networks on a single SIM, specifically to overcome the complexities of African logistics. Says Peter Walsh, CEO of CommsCloud: “For African fleets and logistics compani

Image: Supplied Quorum Software , a global leader in energy software, today announced the appointment of Kathleen Creech as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer (CPO). In this role, Creech will lead Quorum’s global People and Talent organization, partnering with the executive team to align the company’s people strategy with business priorities and to deliver a consistent, high-trust employee experience worldwide. Creech brings deep experience leading human resour

Image: David Sullivan One of South Africa’s most celebrated running series is set to become even bigger, bolder, and more refreshing. Stillwater Sports , organisers of the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series , are excited to announce a major new partnership with HEINEKEN Beverages . Starting in 2026, HEINEKEN Beverages will join the Series as an Official Headline Sponsor in an exciting three-year collaboration.   “This is a truly special moment for the Series,” says Michael Meye

Image: IOC The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that it will extend its media rights agreement with CazéTV for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, and the Youth Olympic Games in 2026 and 2028. Under the agreement, CazéTV will bring extensive Portuguese-language digital coverage of upcoming Olympic events to audiences in Brazil. This will include at least 100 hours of coverage from the Milano Cortina 2026 Ol

Image: Getty Images The timetable for the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 has been published, as Botswana’s capital prepares to welcome the world’s fastest athletes on 2-3 May. The ‘road to’ tracking tool has also been launched, to help athletes, media and fans follow the qualification process for the global event. Searchable by discipline, federation and qualification status, the tool provides a real-time view of each event over the course of the qualification period. T

Image: Best website BEST today announced that its Vendor Reconciliations solution is now available on SAP ® Store the online marketplace for SAP and partner offerings. BEST Vendor Reconciliations integrates with SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and delivers automated vendor statement processing, improved financial accuracy, and reduced manual effort to customers. “Our customers want reliability, consistency, and clear control over their financial data. By bringin

Tobias Ginsberg The  Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run  returns on Friday, 10 April 2026 , giving runners the choice between two exhilarating distances : ±16km  and ±24km .   “We’re proud to celebrate the 13th running of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run in 2026,” confirms Chris Goldschmidt, Chairperson of the Two Oceans Marathon NPC . “After a pandemic-disrupted hiatus, the trail races returned to the bouquet of events in 2025, selling out within minutes

Image: Supplied Jeep Wrangler recall Stellantis South Africa is recalling 323 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold nationally between 2016 and 2018. According to the supplier, dust accumulation inside the clockspring may compromise airbag circuits. This can trigger an airbag warning light or prevent the driver's airbag from deploying during a crash. Kia Sportage, Sorento, Optima, Cerato and Soul models Kia South Africa has reported a recall affecting 18,600 vehicles across the Sportag

Image: Supplied A G20 presidency is more than a summit of political leaders. It is a series of dialogues between countries that represent 78.9% of the world’s population. The South Africa G20 presidency hosted 177 official meetings and was guided by 15 thematic working groups and groups representing youth, business, women’s rights, science and think tanks. The G20 is a small group of major countries that work to support wider international agreements, but it has no legal pow

Image: Supplied LG Electronics (LG) has announced that its dedicated virtual production (VP) LED solution is powering the newly opened Studio V, a cutting-edge VP stage located within StudioCube in Daejeon, South Korea. StudioCube is the country’s largest public filming facility, and Studio V now stands as one of the world’s largest volume VP studios, reinforcing Korea’s growing momentum in next-generation content production and strengthening its global presence in the entert

Image: Supplied The return on investment for those buying into well-run retirement estates has proven to be significant on the KZN Mid-South Coast – but the ‘return on lifestyle’ is possibly the biggest drawcard for many. From Blue Flag beaches and outdoor activities to social events and community living, retirees are discovering the benefits of a quality lifestyle is the biggest value-add. “Lifestyle estates on the KZN Mid-South Coast, such as Renishaw Hills, prove that inve

Image; Supplied The Icon Oncology executive team celebrated with the centre's resident oncologists to officially open the Saphire Coast Oncology Centre: From left to right: Akbar Abbas, CFO; Hubert January, CPO; Sherwin Jagarnath, RMB; Dr Waldermar Szpak, Rainbow Oncology Centre; Dr Qhamisa Mbalo and Dr Nontokoza Gina from South Coast Oncology Centre; Andiswa Mjuleka, Bopa Moruo; Anthony Pedersen, CEO Icon Oncology; Simon Meredith, Nexeva Health Solutions and Dr Cindy Aitton,

Image: Supplied In 2025, ANVIO continued its global expansion with the opening of its first African franchise in Cape Town, marking a new milestone in the company’s international growth strategy. The launch reinforces ANVIO’s commitment to bringing world-class free-roam VR experiences to new markets while partnering with innovative local entrepreneurs. The new ANVIO Cape Town location features a 50 m² free-roam VR arena where visitors can enjoy exclusive multiplayer experie