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National Treasury readies R5 million grant for green and informal economies. National Treasury is looking to fund the next set of innovative businesses in the green economy, among others, through its Jobs Fund grant programme. Now in its 12th funding round, the Jobs Fund is a R9 billion Treasury-managed initiative that seeks to support creative, […]
Nasdaq- and JSE-listed Lesaka Technologies’ subsidiaries Kazang and Connect were recognised as fintech innovators in South Africa’s bustling fintech universe at the recent Absa Commercial Payments Awards 2025. Cash Connect won the “Most Progressive Device Cash Solutions Provider” category, with Kazang winning the “Most Disruptive Fintech Shaping Financial Inclusion Vision”. Steven Heilbron, head of M&A […]
South Africa’s residential property market showed continued signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2025, with the national average purchase price climbing 2.2% year-on-year and 2% quarter-on-quarter to R1,661,519, according to ooba Home Loans. Properties priced above R3 million accounted for 28% of applications, driven by semigration and a more affluent buyer profile. “These […]
In a dispute that has captured the attention of both local residents and political parties, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has entered the fray over the property rates imposed on the controversial Kleinfontein settlement in Tshwane. The rates, which have skyrocketed since September 2024, have sparked a heated debate about the fairness and legality of the […]
Picture: Pexels A heartwarming moment went viral on social media when a Xhosa mother and her five daughters-in-law participated in a popular TikTok trend, showcasing their loving family bond. The special moment occurred after the youngest son’s wedding, where the mother had the privilege of welcoming her fifth daughter-in-law into the family. In the video, […]
Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has addressed the speculation that he’s set to retire at the end of the season. Maela, 32, has been offered a non-playing role with Pirates when his contract expires in June, as first reported by iDiski Times and in the current season has played a mentoring role for the new […]
The MK Party has come out in defence of Northdale Hospital workers, who resorted to using firewood to cook food for patients after the facility’s generators had failed to kick in during recent power outages in the Northdale area. Upon receiving a report on the matter from the hospital’s management, KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane […]
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Raza’s awesome display halts United
Sikandar Raza Lahore Qalandars Zimbabwe T20 captain Sikandar Raza was awesome with bat and ball as his Lahore Qalandars snapped Islamabad United’s winning streak with an 88-run win in a 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL) match on Wednesday. He scored 39 off 17 balls, including three sixes and as many fours. After that, Raza returned […]