The Gauteng Department of e-Government, Research and Development, in partnership with Microsoft, will host the Gauteng Cyber Security Summit on 09 October at the Microsoft Offices in Joburg. The summit will see government leaders, cybersecurity experts, technology specialists and key stakeholders come together to tackle the growing threat of cybercrime. The summit comes as October…
By KOPANO MONAHENG Guinea coach Paulo Duarte has refused to reveal the weaknesses his technical team identified in Bafana Bafana, saying doing so could work against his side ahead of their next encounter.The mind games have already begun, with Duarte choosing to keep his tactical observations under wraps rather than give South Africa an early…
MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, joined a South African Police Service (SAPS)-led unannounced search and seizure operation at three high schools in Alexandra as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen school safety and combat substance abuse, dangerous weapons and other prohibited items in Gauteng schools….
Five years ago, South African domestic cricket entered a new era. Backed by majority shareholder Cricket South Africa (CSA), broadcaster SuperSport and six IPL-owned franchises, South Africa’s premier T20 franchise competition came to life. Since the first ball was bowled at a sold-out Newlands on 10 January 2023, Betway SA20 has grown from strength to…
By KOPANO MONAHENG HOMESCHOOLING may be seen by some as unlawful and as depriving children of their right to receive a proper educational foundation. But Gauteng MEC for Education Lebohang Maile does not think so. Maile says homeschooling is allowed in South Africa, provided parents or guardians have the means, skills and knowledge to get…
More than 235 smokers and former smokers have shared their experiences as THR Global’s #WeAreTheEvidence campaign puts lived experience at the centre of the tobacco-harm-reduction conversation. FOR years, the message to smokers has been straightforward: quit. Yet the experiences of hundreds of smokers and former smokers suggest that walking away from cigarettes is rarely that…
By KOPANO MONAHENG Dr Sizwe Nxasana is proof that education can open many doors if you work hard and remain determined. Along with Dr Judy Dlamini, he started Future Nation Schools (FNS), which has become a success. FNS consists of primary and high schools located across two campuses in Johannesburg. Nxasana said 2017 was when…
The 2026 Engen Knockout Challenge is showcasing more than just emerging football talent, with former South African stars also playing their part in developing the next generation. Just over a month ago, the eThekwini leg, held in partnership with SAFA eThekwini, once again underlined the tournament’s reputation as a key platform for young footballers looking…
