VISUAL ACTIVIST ZANELE MUHOLI RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS ETHEKWINI PRIDE RECOGNITION AWARD”

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…

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Joburg’s iconic Dragon City expands with landmark 330,000sqm Time Square development, launching new wholesale-retail hybrid model to boost SADC trade and local economy

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…

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BMA processes 663 Ghanaian nationals for repatriation

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…

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Voter Education Campaign

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,…

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Deputy President Mashatile pays a courtesy call on President Shanmugaratnam of Singapore

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…

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SOWETO KOTA PICNIC 2026 DRAWS CROWD TO LE PHONIC LOUNGE FOR A CELEBRATION OF LOCAL FLAVOURS

The streets of Orlando East came alive with vibrant energy, music, and the rich aromas of local culinary heritage as the highly anticipated Soweto Kota Picnic successfully took place on Saturday, 6 June 2026, at the sophisticated Le Phonic Lounge.​The event proved to be a massive success, drawing food enthusiasts, families, and community members from…

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THE 3RD ANNUAL ESHLAHLENI DISKI SHOWDOWN 2026 RETURNS TO UPLIFT LOCAL YOUTH THROUGH FOOTBALL

​The local community is gearing up for a spectacular display of grassroots football as the 3rd Annual Eshlahleni Diski Showdown 2026 officially kicks off.Hosted at the iconic Eshlahleni grounds, this highly anticipated Top 16 tournament is powered by Soweto Sports Uprising ,bringing massive energy and backing to a powerful mission,giving back to the youth and…

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FlySafair cuts fuel surcharge by 40% from March peak as jet fuel prices ease

Airline delivers further savings to travellers as market conditions improve Johannesburg, South Africa. FlySafair has announced a further reduction to its Dynamic Fuel Surcharge, with current charges now 40% below the peak reached in late March 2026. The move will deliver meaningful savings to South African travellers while maintaining the airline’s commitment to transparent pricing. The…

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