The Soweto Theatre came alive with glamour and emotion on Saturday night as Lungile Siyaphi was crowned White Star Miss Soweto 2025, taking home R100,000 in cash and designer evening gowns in the pageant’s 46th edition. The spectacular evening marked the culmination of a journey that began on October 16, when the Top 20 finalists…
South Africa’s favourite low-cost airline has scooped five awards at the 2025 SACAA Civil Aviation Industry Awards, including the coveted Best Airline by Public Vote, a clear sign that travellers love flying with us! The SACAA Civil Aviation Industry Awards celebrate excellence across safety, innovation, customer service, and transformation, with winners selected by an independent…
The City of Johannesburg has provided a comprehensive update on the second phase of the Lilian Ngoyi Street rehabilitation. Officials from the City’s Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) department and the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) met local stakeholders on 26 November 2025 to discuss progress and address concerns. JRA Project Manager Miyelani Maluleke reported…
Johannesburg, South Africa, 26 November 2025 — The Midvaal Private Hospital in Vereeniging, has completed the installation of a new renewable-energy system valued at R34 million. The project, which was funded by Standard Bank, will improve energy stability for critical medical services and enhance the long-term sustainability of the facility as well as the community it…
First full-size football field opens in Joburg’s inner city in 100 years 26 November 2025, Johannesburg, South Africa – A historic moment for Johannesburg’s inner city was marked today with the official ribbon-cutting and launch of the Field of Dreams. This pioneering new sports complex has been developed by the Maharishi Invincibility Institute (MII) and Standard Bank,…
Johannesburg lit up with pure SA20 energy as Montrose Primary School exploded with cheers, music and unstoppable excitement; even the rain couldn’t slow the momentum. The SA20 Schools Tour arrived in full force, transforming an ordinary school day into a vibrant celebration of cricket, culture and youth creativity. From freestyle rap battles to spontaneous dance-offs,…
City of Johannesburg’s boss Champions Informal Traders and Digital Innovation to Modernise Township Economy Economic Development Executive Director, Mr. Mathopane Masha, says the City of Johannesburg continues to place significant focus on the informal sector, particularly the thousands of traders operating across the inner city. Speaking at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Wakanda…
After a groundbreaking 2025, the 2026 Sunshine Ladies Tour is set to build on the growth of women’s golf with a strengthened schedule and a range of other local and global incentives. The season will run from February to May 2026 and will again feature two tournaments co-sanctioned with the Ladies European Tour (LET). Anchoring the 2026 schedule will…
Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille said Gauteng has pulled in an estimated R1 billion in revenue from visitors attending the G20 events in the province over the weekend. This is an early estimation of tourism revenue made by Gauteng during South Africa’s G20 presidency. More than 130 meetings were hosted across the country, with…
The 2025 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards have revealed the regional winners for Gauteng. Media professionals across these provinces are celebrating achievements in 12 categories, with journalists presenting exceptional entries that highlight the very best of their work over the past year. This year, we received over 1,330 submissions, received from journalists nationwide, exceeding…
