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St. George’s University Introduces January 2027 Medical Pathway at Northumbria University with Expanded Scholarship Opportunities
Johannesburg, South Africa: St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has opened applications for its January 2027 intake, including the new 5-Year Doctor of Medicine (MD) track at Northumbria University (NU). The January start gives eligible students from Africa and worldwide the option to take a break after high school and begin their medical education at NU in January rather than waiting for the usual Fall intake.
OMODA & JAECOO Extends Q3 Growth Streak as South African Sales Pass 30,000
Q3 2026 sales reached 4,310 units, up 24.4% year-on-year and more than triple Q3 2024 volumes. OMODA & JAECOO has now surpassed 30,000 cumulative South African sales, with 31,990 units sold by the end of September 2026. September was the group’s best sales month yet at 1,503 units, with record monthly sales for the OMODA C5 (936) and JAECOO J5 (410).
Your Next Dream Getaway Could Be Just a Shopping Trip Away
Centurion – Dreaming of swapping the everyday hustle for breathtaking mountain views or a tranquil bushveld escape? Your next holiday adventure could be closer than you think! Centurion Lifestyle Centre is giving shoppers the chance to turn their everyday shopping into an unforgettable getaway with its Shop. Enter. Relax. competition, running until 15 November 2026.
Trechyson Molly vx Turns Life’s Highs and Lows Into Music on New EP KE Nna
Following five No. 1 chart achievements with “Botshelo Ke Eng,” the rising Amapiano producer delivers a deeply personal seven-track project exploring identity, love, loss and resilience. Johannesburg – Following a remarkable breakthrough that saw his hit single “Botshelo Ke Eng” dominate South Africa’s streaming, radio and music charts, Trechyson Molly vx returns with his deeply personal seven-track EP, Ke Nna.
Why Coastal Farm Living Is Changing the Way Families Live
A new generation of lifestyle estates is combining the wide-open spaces of farm living with the water-based opportunities of life by the sea. This creates a compelling new lifestyle option for families that’s actually shifting how families live.
After the Eastern Cape Floods, Bunkerise Shares a Free 72-Hour Household Plan for South Africa
South Africa’s National Disaster Management Centre classified the impact of the severe weather that began on 9 June 2025, including heavy rainfall, flooding, snowfall and damaging winds, as a National Disaster. The gazetted notice records the Eastern Cape as the most affected province. According to SAnews, the government news agency, 6,869 households were affected and 4,724 people were left homeless.
El Niño Summer: Pack a Water Kit Like You’d Pack a Load-Shedding Kit, Says SANBWA
As forecasters warn of a hotter, drier summer and municipal supply stays under strain, the South African National Bottled Water Association shares a simple guide to storing safe drinking water at home. South Africans learnt to keep a torch, a power bank and a gas cooker on hand during load-shedding. This summer, the South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) says every household should add one more item to that list: a properly stored emergency supply of drinking water.
Why Tomorrow’s Drilling Professionals Need More Than Technical Skills
As World Youth Skills Day 2026 highlights the importance of building skills for a shared future, Rosond believes the next generation of drilling professionals will need technical expertise alongside the human-centred capabilities that enable safer, smarter and more collaborative operations. As the mining industry embraces new technologies, evolving operational practices and increasingly complex projects, the skills required of young professionals are changing.
Rosond Expands Saudi Industrial Footprint Through Strategic Manufacturing Agreement With Bin Harkil
Collaboration to localise exploration drill rig manufacturing and strengthen regional mining capabilities Rosond South Africa, Rosond Arabia and Bin Harkil Co. Ltd. have signed a strategic agreement to localise the manufacturing and assembly of at least 30% of Rosond exploration drill rig structures and components within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Ad That Clients Photographed
Measuring whether outdoor advertising has been noticed usually takes research budgets. For Motswako Office Solutions, the proof came from its own customers’ phones. For most advertisers, proving that an outdoor campaign has been seen means commissioning a recall study or relying on modelled impressions. Motswako Office Solutions got its evidence another way.
Why Women Belong at the Heart of Mining Engineering
Resilience, representation and innovation will shape the future of engineering in Africa Celebrated annually on 23 June, International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) shines a spotlight on the achievements of women engineers around the world while encouraging greater diversity and inclusion within the profession. For Dr. Adwoa Boaduo, Group Head of Safety at Rosond, the day is also an opportunity to challenge outdated perceptions about women in mining and engineering.
Rosond’s Impact on Employees and Communities Through Bursaries and Learnerships
In an industry where technical expertise and operational excellence are paramount, leading drilling and exploration specialist Rosond recognises that the long-term sustainability of the sector depends not only on innovation, but on people. For Rosond, skills development is not a compliance exercise it is a strategic imperative that drives both business resilience and meaningful social impact. Across South Africa, youth unemployment remains one of the country’s most pressing challenges.
How Digital Payout Solutions Are Helping Manufacturers Improve Workforce Engagement
Manufacturers are adopting smarter payout technologies to streamline incentives, improve operational efficiency, and support workforce performance. South Africa’s manufacturing sector continues to operate under significant pressure as businesses balance productivity targets, workforce management, rising costs, and evolving operational demands.
Little Falls, Roodepoort Gets a New Coffee Spot as tiMe@Pick n Pay Opens at the Falls
With the official opening of tiMe@Pick n Pay The Falls on 23 October 2026, there’s a new reason to make a coffee stop at The Falls Shopping Centre. The new, full-service café, the third tiMe@Pick n Pay outlet to open in South Africa, offers customers quality barista-made coffee, delicious food, and a comfortable place to recharge. Conveniently located within Pick n Pay at The Falls, the tiMe café encourages shoppers to enjoy some well-deserved ‘me tiMe’ before or after the weekly grocery shop.
Craft Homes Wins Five African Property Awards
Iconic Melrose, Bryanston Country Estate and Riverstone Wetland Estate recognised for marketing, sustainability and apartment design. Craft Homes received five awards at the 2026-2027 African Property Awards, held in association with International Property & Travel, including three five-star awards naming them the best in South Africa in their categories.
The Future of Medicine: Why AI and Robotics Must Keep Humans at the Center
Artificial intelligence and robotics are rapidly moving beyond the operating room, reshaping how healthcare is delivered, patients recover, and physicians are trained. But according to Dr. Reza Sadeghian, AI Strategist, Clinical Advisor and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies, the future of medical innovation will depend not simply on how intelligent technology becomes, but on how thoughtfully it is integrated into patient care.
Techno-Dent Clinic Adds Custom Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Appliances in Sandton
The two-piece oral appliance is made from a digital scan, adjusted in half-millimetre steps and needs no power, so some CPAP users keep one for power cuts and travel, where their sleep doctor agrees. SANDTON, South Africa, 25 October 2026 – Techno-Dent Clinic, the Sandton dental practice that sees patients from Bryanston, Rivonia, Morningside, Fourways and Rosebank, now makes and fits custom snoring and sleep apnoea appliances.
Tooling Adds CNC Tapping Holders and Torque-Limiting Adapters for Machine Shops in Gqeberha
The Struandale supplier now stocks synchro tapping holders, tension-compression chucks, torque-limiting adapters and ER tapping collets, aimed at the broken taps and loose threads that still happen on machines with rigid tapping. GQEBERHA: Tooling, the Struandale, Gqeberha supplier of toolholders, work holding and machining equipment, has added CNC tapping holders and torque-limiting adapters to its catalogue.
Gauteng’s FabMaster Workshop Adds Fumearm Welding Fume Extractors for Fab Yards Nationwide
The Germiston bay-gear supplier now offers mobile and wall-mounted extraction arms that take fume at the arc, with self-cleaning filters and a W3 option for stainless work. GERMISTON – FabMaster Workshop, the Germiston supplier of benches, clamping, torch bays and other fabrication bay gear, has added the FumeArm welding fume extractor to its range.
16 Years of Freedom & Friendship for Lionesses Kara & Lea
Rescued from hardship, now flourishing together at LIONSROCK Bethlehem: 29 October marks the rescueversary of lionesses Kara and Lea, LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary celebrates 16 years of safety, companionship and expert care for two lions rescued from difficult beginnings in Romania and Bulgaria. In 2010, two young lionesses, Kara from Romania and Lea from Bulgaria arrived at LIONSROCK after separate rescue journeys and survival.
Cape Town Event Ablution Project Shows How One Custom Trailer Can Serve Multiple Needs
Absolute Ablutions completes a flexible two-cubicle VIP trailer with wheelchair access, baby changing facilities and interchangeable entry options. Absolute Ablutions has completed a custom-designed event ablution trailer for a large events company in Cape Town, demonstrating how a single trailer can accommodate different access and family-use requirements. The customer’s brief went beyond a conventional single-cubicle wheelchair-accessible unit.
As South Africa’s digital economy continues to grow, new opportunities are emerging for young people to gain in-demand technology skills and participate in industries that were once out of reach. Yet for many young people in rural communities, limited access to training and exposure remains a barrier. Growing up in Kuruman in the Northern Cape, 22-year-old Bontle Tikane never imagined a future in cyber security.
16 Years Free From Exploitation
Lioness Simona removed from hotel captivity to sanctuary care at LIONSROCK Bethlehem: 29 October marks the rescueversary of lioness Simona, FOUR PAWS is recognising her journey from captivity in Bulgaria to a life of safety and care at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary. Born in 2006, Simona was rescued by Bulgarian authorities in March 2010 after being found living in a small cage at the entrance lobby of a hotel in the town of Melnik, where she was kept as a visitor attraction.
Smarter Motor Technology for High-Performance Industrial Automation
Industrial manufacturers are under constant pressure to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs and increase machine performance without adding unnecessary complexity. Addressing these challenges, Adroit Technologies is introducing the Mitsubishi Electric EM-A Series permanent magnet motors to the African market, offering a new class of motor that delivers servo-like performance at a significantly lower cost.
Masai and Xaba make history with victories at inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K
Kenya’s Filex Masai Kibet and South Africa’s Glenrose Xaba made history by winning the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K in ‘The City of Roses’ on Sunday 25 October 2026. Masai broke away from the field well before halfway to beat a strong local contingent including seven-time Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series winner Kabelo Mulaudzi, to win the sold-out event in 28:14 as the top three men finished under 29 minutes.
South Africa Needs Fewer Bosses and More Leaders: Here’s How to Build Them
A business can have the best strategy, the biggest ambitions and the most talented people. But if those people aren’t being developed to lead, there’s a limit to how far that business can go. Kevin Dixon, Chief Growth Officer at The Unlimited, believes this is one of the biggest leadership challenges facing South Africa today. “South Africa doesn’t need more bosses. It needs more leaders,” says Dixon.
Peak Season Is Coming. Is Your Cleaning Plan Ready?
The festive season has an unmistakable feel to it. It seems to add a sparkle to everything. Christmas decorations are everywhere, festive playlists are on repeat, year-end functions fill diaries, restaurants buzz, and shops take on that end-of-year energy as shoppers hunt for the perfect gift. December also coincides with the summer holidays, when hotels, resorts, lodges and B&Bs welcome scores of holidaymakers.
Sustainability Isn’t a Trend. It’s a Choice
Ask any chef what keeps them up at night, and having enough customers through the door is likely high on the list, particularly when the economy is tight. Then there are food costs, margins, staffing and the supplier who swears the delivery is on its way. Which is why food waste deserves more attention than it sometimes gets. Anything that lands in the bin has already cost the business money: to buy, store and often prepare without earning anything in return.
Three Smart Additions to Your Summer Gardening Toolkit
Summer is when gardens truly come into their own: flower beds bursting with colour, lawns lush and green, and the unmistakable fragrance of freshly cut grass mingling with various blooms. But it also means more maintenance to keep it looking its best. “Every season brings its own set of gardening tasks.
Car Scratch? Here’s How to Tell if You Can Fix It Yourself
It only takes a second. A shopping trolley brushes against your car, you misjudge a tight parking space, or someone opens their door a little too enthusiastically. And just like that, there’s a scratch that definitely wasn’t there this morning. The question is, can you sort it out yourself, or is your wallet about to take a knock? According to Keagan Sloman, Head of Product and Commercial at The Unlimited, the first step is figuring out what you’re actually dealing with.
Visibility and Collaboration Emerge as Critical to Industrial Resilience
Greater visibility across operations, combined with stronger collaboration between businesses, suppliers and technical teams, can help organisations make better decisions, improve efficiency and build resilience in an increasingly volatile operating environment By De Wet Joubert, Operations and Strategic Projects Director, RS South Africa Industrial businesses are operating under pressure from multiple directions.
Coastline Hire Adds Industrial Dehumidifiers to Its East London Hire Fleet
The wheeled drying machines help builders and homeowners dry new screeds and storm-soaked rooms in damp coastal air. EAST LONDON: Coastline Hire, the Beacon Bay tool and plant hire company, has added industrial dehumidifiers (compact and large units) to its hire fleet for contractors, homeowners, guesthouses and property managers in East London and along the Eastern Cape coast.
Dry Taps, Heatwaves and No Rain: Can Your Garden Cope?
Ten tips to keep it alive and green through El Niño. JOHANNESBURG: Worried about keeping your garden looking lush and lively during El Niño? Don’t be. A few simple steps are all it takes to make sure it stays beautiful and full of life. With Garden Day on Sunday, 18 October, now’s the perfect time to get your garden summer-ready. Craig De Necker of the garden design and landscape installation company, The Friendly Plant, says that summer can be a difficult time for garden enthusiasts.
Tbo Touch Calls on South Africa to Let It Flow With Soulful New Afro-House Single Featuring Mariechan and Sons of Rhythm
Johannesburg, South Africa: South African media powerhouse, veteran broadcaster and entrepreneur Tbo Touch steps into a new musical chapter with the release of his latest single, “Flow,” featuring acclaimed vocalist Mariechan and dance music outfit Sons Of Rhythm. Rooted in the infectious rhythms of Afro-House, the single is an uplifting celebration of freedom, self-discovery and the power of embracing life’s possibilities.
Two Ocean Turns Ambition Into Legacy With New Album ‘Kuyoba Umlando’
Rising South African Maskandi artist Two Ocean releases his highly anticipated new album, Kuyoba Umlando, today. Translated as “It Will Become History,” Kuyoba Umlando captures Two Ocean’s journey, ambitions, experiences and vision as he continues to establish himself within South Africa’s evolving Maskandi landscape.
Gyakie Returns With New Single “Your Body (Crazy)” as She Enters a New Era With Warner Music
Ghanaian Afro-fusion star kicks off her Warner Music chapter with an infectious celebration of attraction, chemistry and desire Accra, Ghana – Ghanaian Afro-fusion and Afro-R&B star Gyakie returns with her highly anticipated new single, “Your Body (Crazy),” marking the beginning of an ambitious new chapter in her career and her debut release under Warner Music.
Lucky Daye Releases Bold New Album Aloud! Ahead of Highly Anticipated Johannesburg Performance This December
The GRAMMY Award-winning R&B star embraces creative freedom on his new 15-track album before taking the stage at Once Upon A Time in Joburg on 5 December 2026. Featuring Leon Thomas, Pusha T, Muni Long, The Paradox, and Akeem Ali, and with production from longtime collaborator D’Mile and an all-star roster of producers, ALOUD! is available now via Warner Records. Listen HERE.
Sfarzo Rtee Goes to War With New Album Empini, a Bold Statement of Resilience, Ambition and Musical Evolution
The Amapiano producer returns with a powerful new chapter, featuring Mashudu, De Rose, Portia KM, Baby S.O.N and more. Johannesburg: South African Amapiano producer and DJ Sfarzo Rtee steps into a new era with the release of his highly anticipated album, EMPINI.
The Hidden Cost of Poor MRO Management and Why SA Businesses Must Look Beyond Purchase Price
For many organisations, maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) procurement is viewed primarily through the lens of purchase price. The focus is often on securing the best possible price for parts, tools, consumables and other essential supplies. By Erick Wessels, Sales Director, RS South Africa While unit cost matters, it tells only part of the story.
Inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K route revealed
Taking place on Sunday, 25 October 2026, the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K is set to showcase Mangaung’s rich history, iconic landmarks and vibrant city streets. The newest addition to South Africa’s premier city road-running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K will bring thousands of runners and walkers together for a 10km celebration of movement, community and the city of Mangaung.
Durban ICC Secures Two Top Honours at World Mice Awards 2026
The Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) has once again cemented its position as a leading business events destination in Africa, securing two prestigious accolades at the World MICE Awards 2026. The Centre was named Africa’s Best Convention Centre and South Africa’s Best Convention Centre at the awards ceremony held in Jamaica on 12 October 2026.
Elusive Pickersgill’s Reed Frog Discovered on Crocworld Frogging Walk
A tiny frog with a big conservation story stole the spotlight at the first of Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre’s reintroduced Conservation Talks and Walks on Saturday (10 October). Led by renowned amphibian conservationist Dr Jeanne Tarrant (South Africa’s ‘Frog Lady’) of Anura Africa NPC, guests enjoyed an informative talk before heading into the Renishaw Hills’ wetlands for a hands-on frogging experience.
How Women Are Shaping the Future of Logistics in South Africa
Lebo Mbethe, Group Executive at Reinhardt Transport Group, shares her experience within the logistics industry to show the strides being made by women in the sector. South Africa’s logistics sector remains traditionally male-dominated, but women are increasingly making their mark across national operations. With women also occupying influential positions in transport policy, including the national Transport Minister, the industry is seeing a gradual shift in who shapes its future.
Masai targets victory as Free State athletes gear up for inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K
Kenya’s Filex Masai Kibet will lead the international charge at the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K on Sunday, 25 October 2026, as he targets his first Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series title. Meanwhile, athletes from across the Free State are eager to test themselves against some of the finest 10km runners from South Africa and abroad. “I really enjoyed training and racing in South Africa.
When Projects Fall Behind: Understanding the Business Impact of Construction Delays
By Nosiyabonga Mgudlwa Mongane, Chief Quantity Surveyor Construction projects go through various stages, from planning and project development to approvals, tendering, and ultimately, construction. During the early stages of project development, estimates are prepared to determine the time required to complete the project. Time overruns occur when the actual completion date exceeds the originally planned completion date.
Two-Time Champion, Glenrose Xaba Ready for Boxer Super Run Durban
A dominant force at the Boxer Super Run Durban, Glenrose Xaba will be a formidable presence when she toes the line this coming Sunday, 18 October 2026, with her sights set on a third victory. Missing the 2024 edition of the race because it clashed with her impressive marathon debut, the Boxer Athletics Club top runner claimed gold at the inaugural Boxer Super Run Durban in 2023 in a time of 16:03, before returning to win again in 2025 in 15:27.
Launch of the Book “A Letter to My Younger Self”
DAKAR, SENEGAL – The pan-African initiative with a positive impact, A Letter to My Younger Self, announces the official release of its first bilingual collective work.
AutoTrader Data Reveals a September Rebound in SA Used Car Sales
South Africans bought more used vehicles in September, with average selling prices also increasing as Toyota strengthened its lead in the market.
Africa Inc. Explores South Africa’s Film and TV Industry
In a new series Africa Inc., CNN showcases how African companies are competing and thriving on the global stage. The second episode explores South Africa’s film and TV industry with host Adefemi Akinsanya meeting the crews and creatives at the South African businesses that Hollywood and the world’s biggest streaming platforms can’t make their shows without. Cape Town Film Studios is Africa’s first custom-built, Hollywood-style studio complex.
One Man. One Leg. One Incredible Journey
Mqondisi ‘King Nipho’ Ntshangase has embarked on an historic journey across 9 provinces to prove that no affliction is bigger than the human spirit. On 25 May 2026, Mqondisi Ntshangase (37) set off from his home in Pretoria with a simple yet seemingly impossible goal – walking 5000km across the country with a prosthetic leg as part of his #OneLegWalk. The reason? “I want to prove that disability is not inability. There is no limit to what you can achieve,” he explains.
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