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Image: Getty Images World Athletics and the LA28 Organising Committee have  published the updated athletics competition timetable by session and event  for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028.  The detailed schedule builds on the competition framework announced in November and reflects ongoing coordination between World Athletics, LA28 and broadcast partners.  A small number of refinements have been made to the women’s 400m and 400m hurdles schedule, while round one of the men

Image: Supplied New progressive design concept – The new T-Roc makes a powerfully clean statement in the compact SUV segment with its new front and rear design Perfect illumination – Illuminated VW logos, new IQ. LIGHT LED matrix headlights with high-performance additional main beam Important boost to vehicle length –An increase of 122 mm makes the new T-Roc appear half a class larger and creates more space in the interior Top-down innovations – The T-Roc adopts the windscree

Image: Supplied Delegates walk past the MTN logo at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2024 conference in Cape Town, South Africa on 7 February 2024. Reuters /Esa Alexander MTN, which leases IHS' towers in Nigeria and South Africa, said any potential offer would be pitched at IHS' last closing price on the New York Stock Exchange. Shares in US-listed IHS Holdings closed 5% lower at $8.23 on Wednesday, giving the dual-listed company a market value of roughly $2.76bn, accor

Image: Supplied During a briefing on Thursday, Sassa said it had reviewed about 240,000 grants and suspended 70,000. From left Sassa and DSD officials: Fanie Sethokga, Maureen Mogotsi, Themba Matlou, Zodwa Mvulane and Brenton Van Vrede. Photo: Marecia Damons The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) says it has stepped up its social grant review programme as part of a broader push to tighten compliance under stricter National Treasury conditions. In a briefing at Parli

Image: Supplied 2025 performance reflects continued market progress, supported by strong Audi Sport results. A clear direction for 2026 has been outlined, driven by product momentum and performance leadership. A focused product pipeline, strengthened ownership offering and alignment with Formula One define the road ahead. At the annual Volkswagen Group Africa Indaba, Audi South Africa outlined the brand’s strategic focus for the year ahead, reaffirming its commitment to produ

Image: Supplied Advanced Plug-In Hybrid Technology with High-Performance charging capability New comfort feature: stationary air conditioning as standard enables emission-free cooling and heating when charging, parking or camping Up to 95 km electric range: New 19.7 kWh battery and quick-charging function An additional electric rear axle ensures that the Caravelle also feels at home off-road Building on decades of trusted mobility solutions, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles wil

Image: Supplied Responding to growing demand in the A0 city van segment Volkswagen re-enters the growing urban delivery market A smart, secure and purpose-built solution for modern delivery needs Class-leading load capacity matched with efficient power Designed for efficiency, payload and easy access Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is re-entering the growing urban delivery market with the launch of the Vivo Xpress which will be available for sale from February 2026. There has

Image: Supplied Volkswagen is taking prodigy Mogotsi to the epic Nürburgring 24-Hour Former Driver Search winner, SupaCup champion will qualify to race Jonathan will race a Max Kruse Racing Volkswagen Golf 8 TCR Max Verstappen is not the only champion hot-stepping his way to the epic Nürburgring 24-Hour. 2024 South African Touring Cars SupaCup champion Jonathan Mogotsi will follow a similar route to earn his Grade A ‘Ring Licence’ through the NLS1 and NLS2 4 Hour races at the

Image: Kopano Tla, courtesy of Times Live The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) regards the failure of the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) to pay the Gauteng Small Bus Operators’ Council (GASBOC) – the organisation responsible for transporting thousands of learners to school – as scandalous and irresponsible. Thousands of learners, particularly from disadvantaged communities, are directly affected by this non-payment. According to an official memorandum issued by GASBOC on 3

Image: Supplied YOKOHAMA, Japan  – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co., Ltd. (NMC) today announced their 2026 motorsports activities. From optimizing power management in the Formula E series to the precision machines of Super GT, Nissan and NMC continue to tap into motorsports to push technologies to the limits for customers, fans and those that compete. Works programs 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship (Season 12) Nissan races in the ABB

Image:  IOC/Quinton Meyer International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vice-President Mr Juan Antonio Samaranch (ESP) was re-elected for a second four-year term by the 145 th IOC Session in Milan, Italy, just days ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The Session also elected three members of the IOC Executive Board (EB) - Mr Ingmar De Vos (BEL) , Mr Jae Youl Kim (KOR) and Mr Neven Ilic (CHI) . In addition, the Session elected Olympian Ms Soraya Aghaei Haji Agha

Image: courtesy of IOL Government simply refuses to accept that the national minimum wage, in place since 2019, is counterproductive and does more harm than good. The Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, today announced the new minimum wage, increasing it by R1,44 per hour from R28,79 to R30,23. Government's over-regulation, amid economic stagnation and record-high unemployment levels, will keep leading to job losses. In fact, one of the major reasons for th

Image: courtesy of SABC The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in KwaZulu-Natal calls for an independent investigation after a learner from a school in uMhlathuze was allegedly seriously assaulted at a school event after school hours. According to the information provided to the party, the learner sustained serious injuries and is currently being treated at a local hospital's ICU. There are allegations that the school's response was not in line with the urgency and seriousness of t

Image: courtesy of unsplash free images It appears that the private tourism sector is taking steps to become increasingly self-sufficient and manage its own affairs, as government's ability to properly fulfil its role keeps diminishing. The CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA), Mr Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, recently stated in a media interview (The Daily Tourism Update) that the Council has already taken over many functions from SA Tourism (SAT).  This is b

Image: IOC Olympic hockey player Hugo Inglis from New Zealand, Olympic rugby sevens player Kevin Wekesa from Kenya, the National Olympic Committee of the Netherlands (NOC*NSF) and the International Biathlon Union (IBU) have been named the winners of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Climate Action Awards 2025 , in recognition of their efforts to address climate change and make sport more sustainable. The announcement was made during the IOC Session held in Milan, ahea

Image: Supplied New Jaguar four-door GT prototypes begin latest round of cold weather testing and calibration assessment in the Arctic Circle ahead of reveal later this year Seasonal testing on frozen lakes is part of the most comprehensive Jaguar development programme ever undertaken Engineers are tuning control systems of electric propulsion and chassis technologies to deliver true Jaguar dynamics, performance and comfort in all conditions Prototypes of Jaguar’s new all-ele

Image: Supplied Arts Meet Fashion-Mahikeng delivered a powerful celebration of African creativity, successfully transforming Cookes Lake, Mahikeng into a vibrant hub of fashion, art, and cultural expression. The one-day multidisciplinary event brought together fashion designers, visual artists, performers, models, creatives, small businesses, and cultural stakeholders, highlighting the growing creative economy of the North West Province. Attendees experienced a carefully cura

Tyla in New York City, Image: Reuters, courtesy of SABC The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has congratulated South African music sensation Tyla on her latest Grammy Award win, marking yet another historic milestone in her rapidly blossoming global career. This award for Best African Music Performance follows the rising young star’s previous Grammy success and further cements her position as one of South Africa’s most influential and internationally reco

Image: Supplied Gold buyers across South Africa are reporting unprecedented demand as record-high gold prices prompt a wave of selling. With gold currently trading between R82,500 and R84,500 per troy ounce, and 1oz Krugerrands fetching upwards of R83,000, South Africans are seizing the opportunity to get cash for gold they've held for years. The Gold Avenue, a leading gold buyer based in Johannesburg, has seen a significant increase in clients selling gold jewellery and lo

Ross Hickey, CEO and founder, Trinity, Image: Supplied For much of the past decade, the Internet of Things (IoT) has been discussed in terms of devices: sensors, trackers, cameras, terminals. How many are deployed, how clever they are, how much data they generate. But, according to Ross Hickey, CEO and founder, Trinity , an IoT service provider, that conversation is over as IoT crosses a threshold and is no longer an innovation layer sitting on the periphery of the business: