South African gospel vocalist Nozipho Phiri will have her debut album launch, Essence of Faith, in a live setting on 17 July 2026 at Goshen City Church, Joburg. The evening, open to the public and media, marks an important milestone in her journey as a solo artist. Best known for her powerful voice and her…
The Gauteng Liquor Board (GLB) herewith announces liquor licencing feesfor the first time since 2017. In terms of Section 4(9)(a) of the Gauteng Scrutiny of SubordinateLegislation Act, 2008 (Act 5 of 2008), as amended, the Committee onScrutiny of Subordinate Legislation (CSSL) has approved the GautengLiquor Amendment Regulations, 2026, submitted by the Gauteng Departmentof Economic Development….
Government is stepping up efforts to help thousands of spaza shop owners formalise their businesses, meet compliance requirements and access financial support through the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund, as part of a broader drive to strengthen township and rural economies. The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), in partnership with the South African…
South Africa’s most exciting beauty and purpose pageant has revealed the 20 extraordinary women who will compete for the title of Miss African Beauty South Africa 2026 which takes place later this year. Drawn from seven of the country’s nine provinces, this Top 20 is as diverse and accomplished as the nation they represent –…
Veteran visual activist and photographer Prof. Zanele Muholi has been officially honoured with the prestigious Queer Impact Award at the 2026 eThekwini Pride Recognition Awards. The accolade celebrates Muholi’s monumental, decades-long dedication to documenting black queer and transgender realities in South Africa, bringing local stories of identity, vulnerability, and resilience to the global stage.Organisers of…
Africa’s next crowns are closer than ever.Miss African Beauty South Africa 2026 reveals its remarkable Top 20 South Africa’s most exciting beauty and purpose pageant has revealed the 20 extraordinary women who will compete for the title of Miss African Beauty South Africa 2026 which takes place later this year. Drawn from seven of the…
Johannesburg’s well-established Dragon City precinct, a premier Chinese-led commercial hub operating for more than two decades, has officially unveiled its major new expansion project — Time Square. Developed by South Africa’s CHUNG FUNG Group, the new 330,000-square-metre fully integrated commercial complex introduces an innovative hybrid wholesale-and-retail business model, bringing a modernised trading system to Southern…
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has confirmed that the BMA has successfully processed 663 Ghanaian nationals for repatriation from South Africa to Ghana through OR Tambo International Airport over the weekend. The repatriation process was coordinated through the Port Management Committee (PMC), comprising various government stakeholders responsible for facilitating…
The Services SETA is participating in the Voter Education Campaign event currently taking place at Madibeng White Town in Brits, North West. Hosted by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the event brings together students, youth and young people who are Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) to engage on civic participation,…
South African Deputy President Mashatile pays a courtesy call on President Shanmugaratnam of Singapore. South Africa and Singapore maintain strong and growing bilateral relations, supported by regular high-level engagements and shared priorities in economic development, governance, and innovation. In May 2023, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong paid an Official Visit to South Africa, with…
