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OMODA & JAECOO South Africa offers customers free holiday vehicle health checks for safer summer travel
Image: Supplied OMODA & JAECOO South Africa is offering a free, 15-minute Holiday Vehicle Health Check to help families travel safely during the peak festive season. Trained technicians will assess key safety and performance items and advise customers on any issues before they embark on long trips. The initiative reinforces the brand’s commitment to driver confidence, on-road safety, and keeping vehicles running at their best through essential inspections and the latest softw

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 92 min read


President Cyril Ramaphosa condemns heinous murder of Madlanga Commission witness
Image: GCIS President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Mr Marius van der Merwe, a Brakpan-based security industry member and former Ekhurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department official who recently testified before the Madlanga Commission. Mr Van der Merwe was shot multiple times in full view of his family outside their Brakpan home on Friday evening, 5 December 2025. The President extends his deep condolences to the family o

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 92 min read


Letsile Tebogo Celebrated with New Home in Kgale View After Olympic Gold Triumph
Image: Supplied Botswana’s sprint sensation, Letsile Tebogo, has made history by becoming the first athlete from Botswana and Africa to win an Olympic gold medal in the 200m race at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Today, in recognition of this remarkable achievement, the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC), alongside the Ministry of Sports and Arts and the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC), will present Tebogo with a new home in Kgale View. This gesture not only honor

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 92 min read


Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests Announce Q4 Winners for Year 42 from China, Japan, South Africa, and USA
Image: Supplied The L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests announced their fourth-quarter winners for the 42nd year. Writers of the Future Winners: • First Place – Thomas R. Eggenberger from Japan • Second Place – Mark McWaters from Florida • Third Place – Dorothy de Kok from South Africa Illustrators of the Future Winners: • Tracy Eire from Washington • Anna Malone from Ohio • Allen Zhang from China (now living in Michigan) In 1985, L. Ron Hubbard

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 92 min read


Bright Pattern’s AI Interaction Analytics: Transforming Contact Centers into Strategic Nervous System
Image: Supplied Bright Pattern announced the availability of the next generation of AI Interaction Analytics, a groundbreaking capability that fundamentally redefines the strategic value of the contact center. As part of the Bright Pattern AI Suite, this powerful solution analyzes 100% of customer interactions across all channels, transforming thousands of daily conversations into actionable C-level intelligence that drives business strategy, product innovation, and competit

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 92 min read


Minister Patricia de Lille convenes National Tourism Safety Forum
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 92 min read


Totalsports confirms Five-Year extension as Title Sponsor of the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 93 min read


Qatar launches ‘Aim Beyond’ project to empower youth through sport
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 93 min read


2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series GQEBERHA 10K and CAPE TOWN 10K entries open this week
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 92 min read


Kenya’s Jepchumba Bundotich named Woman of the Year
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 12 min read


The 2025 African Bank Soweto Marathon: A PB indeed
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 13 min read


Comrades Marathon Announces New Board, Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 15 min read


Belgium’s Van de Velde wins International Fair Play Award
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 13 min read


Duplantis and McLaughlin-Levrone named World Athletes of the Year
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 111 min read


Charity Entries Open for the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 12 min read


New date announced for Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K in 2026
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 11 min read


From Design to Data - How Make My Brand Is Setting New Standards for Digital Creativity
Image: Supplied Make My Brand, a global branding and digital agency, is pioneering a new standard for digital creativity by combining compelling design with data-driven insights. Its proprietary Brand Development Lifecycle (BDLC) framework and Design & Development-as-a-Service model yield “AI-powered, future-ready websites that build stronger connections” and drive measurable growth. Bridging Creativity and Analytics Make My Brand builds user-centric digital experiences

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 282 min read


AI Productivity Tools in South Africa – Unlock Faster, Smarter Workflows
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 281 min read


Water and Sanitation on rise in Mpumalanga water levels
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 282 min read


Basic Education on conclusion of 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 283 min read
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