# As South Africa marks Mental Health Awareness Month, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group is calling on workplaces to prioritise employee mental well-being. SADAG’s Tracy Feinstein says addressing mental health openly and reducing stigma must be a collective effort. She told the SABC that a work environment that fosters psychological well-being not only […]
# The City of Tshwane has collected 40.5-billion-rand in cash revenue for the 2024/2025 financial year. This is 98-percent of its 41.3-billion-rand target. June 2025 alone saw a record 3.671-billion-trand collected. Deputy mayor Eugene Modise credits the success to responsible governance and initiatives like the amnesty programme, which helped over 85-thousand customers settle debts. Modise […]
# Cape Town’s 2025 Joint Biobanking Conference is expected to focus on innovations in biodiversity biobanking. Discussions will include advanced techniques for collecting, preserving, and managing biological samples. Key topics will be centred around the use of artificial intelligence in biodiversity data analysis, ethical and quality standards for biobanks, and global collaboration to safeguard genetic […]
# The Thonga Beach Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park has been named South Africa’s Leading Beach Hotel at the 2025 World Travel Awards for the second year in a row. Celebrated for combining luxury with sustainability, the lodge supports marine conservation, turtle monitoring, and local community development through the Isibindi Foundation. It was praised […]
# The South African senior street dance group won gold in the street dance category at the Dance World Cup 2025 in Burgos, Spain. The team won with a final score of 95.7-percent for their bold, electric, and powerful performance, which blended hip-hop, Pantsula, and Amapiano. Often referred to as the ‘Olympics of Dance’, the competition […]
# China’s carbon emissions declined by 1.6-percent in the 12-months up to May 2025, as the world races to cut emissions in the fight against climate change. The country is currently responsible for some 30-percent of global emissions. According to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, the shift is largely due to […]
# Citrus growers in South Africa are seeking to expand their reach to realise the country’s full export potential. The CEO of the Citrus Growers’ Association, Boitshoko Ntshabele says discussions are underway with Japan, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia to secure new markets. As the world’s second-largest citrus exporter after Spain, South Africa’s industry generates […]
# The City of Tshwane has relaunched its Employee Service Excellence Awards to honour municipal workers who embody public service values and the Batho Pele principles. Councillor Kholofelo Morodi says the initiative promotes a performance-driven culture and recognises everyday commitment and innovation. The metro has also onboarded 100 new cleaners in a bid to end […]
# Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa has partnered with the City of Ekurhuleni to empower 113 informal traders through its Township Economy Revitalisation Programme. Traders received training in customer service, finance, and business operations. Coca-Cola invested 936-thousand-rand, providing qualifying traders with branded equipment and linking them to distributors for ongoing support. The company’s Michael Tsholo says […]
