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Image: Supplied South Africa’s leading online school , Teneo School , has been named Best Online & Home Schooling Education Resource 2025 - South Africa at the MEA Business Awards 2025, recognising its pioneering use of smart technology and data insights to deliver measurable academic improvement for learners of all abilities. Built entirely in-house, Teneo School’s proprietary Smart School System™ combines AI, behavioural science, and real-time analytics to support expert te

Image: News24 The City of Ekurhuleni hosted the second G20 Social Summit, officially opened by Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who extended a warm welcome to local and international delegations. The address, delivered on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, anchored South Africa's G20 Presidency firmly in the Ubuntu philosophy, a profound African principle of interconnectedness encapsulated by the saying, "Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu, I am because we are." The Deputy President

Image: Supplied The atmosphere was one of solemn resolve as Mr. Trevor Manuel, Chairperson of the Africa Expert Panel, formally handed over the Panel's comprehensive report, marking a pivotal moment in South Africa’s G20 Presidency. This handover is considered a key milestone, signaling the nation's commitment to prioritising solutions for issues paramount to the African continent ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, the first ever to be convened in Africa. Addressing the panel

Image: Supplied South Africa is preparing to assume one of its most prestigious roles yet on the global stage as it hosts the upcoming G20 Summit. As South Africa welcomes heads of state, global institutions, and major international partners, Hannes Dupper is honoured to be participating as a South African partner in the grand assembly , contributing directly to shaping conversations that will influence global economics, governance, and sustainable development for years to c

Image: FF Plus The Department of Agronomy in Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of AgriSciences is currently advertising two internships for junior research assistants. The advertisement states, among other things, that only Black / Coloured / Indian / Chinese South African citizens with a South African identity document will be considered for the positions.  In practice, this means any South African citizen, provided they are not white. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) receiv

Image: Supplied Chasing the Sun's Emmy-Nominated Team Launches Stinger GC Golf Documentary the launch of a viral stunt by Springbok legend Bryan Habana to promote Greens & Gold  - the story of South Africa's LIV Golf team Stinger GC - from the team responsible for the multi-award-winning Chasing the Sun  franchise. Habana says, “As an official ambassador for Stinger GC, and in anticipation of the upcoming Greens & Gold documentary series that's set to go live on 14 December,

Image: IOC The Olympic Truce Resolution was adopted today by the 80 th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The resolution calls for the observance of the Olympic Truce for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry and Milano Cortina 2026 Organising Committee President and IOC Member Giovanni Malagò welcomed the adoption, by consensus, in their addresses during the Ge

Image: World Athletics Six nominees have been announced for the Member Federations Award ahead of the World Athletics Awards 2025 . The Member Federations Award recognises a Member Federation that has distinguished itself in its accomplishments throughout the year and, as a result, positively contributed to the growth and profile of the sport. The shortlisted federations were nominated by each of the six area associations. The winner – as decided by the World Athletics Execut

Image: Master Drilling Group Website Innovative technology leader Master Drilling Group has selected InEight Estimate, InEight Schedule, and InEight Document to support global drilling operations. a leading provider in construction project controls software, announced today that Master Drilling Group , a global provider of specialized drilling solutions, has selected InEight Estimate, InEight Schedule, and InEight Document to support its global operations and strategic growth

Image: GCIS The first G20 Leaders’ Summit held on African soil set the stage for a critical engagement in South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa, addressing a distinguished gathering of business leaders and government officials, underscored an unambiguous mandate: Africa must be central to the G20’s strategic deliberations. Flanked by key ministers and figures like Ms. Gloria Serobe, Chairperson of the Industrial Development Corporation, the President framed the evening's co

Image: Supplied The Garden Route’s trusted window and shade covering specialists, announced an official partnership with Corner Star to offer high-quality fly screens, insect screens and security screens across Knysna, George, Sedgefield, Plettenberg Bay and surrounding areas. Corner Star is one of South Africa’s most respected screen manufacturers, known for durable, flexible mesh systems designed to withstand coastal climates, pets, children and everyday use. The partnershi

Image: Supplied In the race for traditional institutions to adopt digital asset technologies, one African company is emerging as a key enabler for financial institutions worldwide. Arrel provides a non-custodial orchestration layer that helps banks, fintechs, and asset managers connect custody, compliance, and liquidity through a single API. Built on its core Digital Asset PLatform ( DAPL ), Arrel integrates leading custody partners like Fireblocks, compliance providers such

Image: Supplied Saudi Arabia announced the designation of two new marine protected areas, “Blue Holes” and “Ras Hatiba,” marking a major step forward in the Kingdom’s efforts to expand conservation of its coastal and marine environments. The approval, endorsed by the Council of Ministers Board of Experts, follows scientific assessments confirming the biodiversity value of both areas and the importance of preserving them to support marine protection, scientific research, and s

Image: The Citizen The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr David Mahlobo is leading a delegation to the World Toilet Summit (WTS) in New Delhi, India on 19-21 November 2025, to participate and in pursuit of global solutions to address sanitation challenges for the country. The WTS is an annual event organised by the World Toilet Organization (WTO) and hosted by the Sulabh International Social Service Organisation to address the global sanitation crisis. The summit aim

Image: EWN Gauteng’s permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will undertake a week-long oversight programme from 18 to 21 November 2025, focusing on service delivery projects across the province. The programme forms part of the NCOP’s annual Provincial Week under the theme: “Building Viable Municipalities for Enhanced Delivery of Basic Services to Communities”. During the visits, delegates will engage with communities and assess progress in providing b

Image: GCIS South Africa will host the G20 Social Summit from 18 to 20 November 2025 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province. Under the overarching theme “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability,” South Africa’s G20 Presidency reflects the nation’s strategic priorities of inclusive growth, poverty reduction, and the building of a capable, ethical, and developmental state. In keeping with the G20 theme of Solidarity, Equality, and

Image; Courtesy of FF Plus South Africa desperately needs economic and state recovery, and this turnaround should start with the 2026 local government elections. The country simply cannot achieve economic growth while most municipalities are falling apart. The prerequisite for transforming a welfare state to a state that truly prospers is restoring local government, the most visible from of public service. The latest reports by the Auditor-General (AG) reveal that only about

Image; Premium photo The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, issued a call for people to heed the level 9 weather warning from the South African Weather Service (SAWS). The Minister has urged the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) to execute its legislative obligations by facilitating the promotion of an integrated and coordinated system of disaster management among national, provincial and local spheres of gover

Image: GCIS The Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy, and Deputy Minister, Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa have expressed serious concern with the persistent rise in the number of road fatalities due to crashes involving public transport modes. Their concerns were raised in the wake of today’s tragic loss of ten lives from a serious collision between a truck and an Interstate Bus Train approximately 5 km from Mandela View between Bloemfontein and Botshabelo. The crash involved a tota

Image; GCIS President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of educator, diplomat and business leader Dr Franklin Sonn who contributed significantly to different sectors of society and the economy. Dr Sonn, an Esteemed Member of the National Order of the Baobab and recipient of numerous international honours, has passed away at the age of 86. President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to Mrs Joan Sonn and children Crispin and Heather, as well the exten