The Soweto Canoe and Recreation Club (SCARC), a FirstRand Youth Development Initiative, has claimed the prestigious Team Award at the 75th edition of the Dusi Canoe Marathon, one of the world’s most gruelling canoe races. SCARC secured the Top Team Award, presented to the club with the first two boats home, through strong performances from…
On Saturday, 28 March 2026, hundreds of women will gather beneath the trees at Syringa Park, Avianto Estate, not for competition, but for something far more compelling: a shared commitment to strength, stamina and self-respect. FemmeFit Fest, hosted by leading sports nutrition brand Nutritional Performance Labs (NPL), is back with limited tickets and a clear invitation for…
The Rand Show has announced the launch of a brand-new Tech and Gaming Arena, a high-energy zone where visitors can play, build, compete and explore the future – all in one electrifying space at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 2–6 April 2026. Built for curious kids, competitive gamers, creative makers and tech-first families, the Arena…
Johannesburg – 24 February 2026. HONOR, global AI device ecosystem company, today announced the launch of its highly anticipated HONOR Magic8 Pro, which has become increasingly important for consumers in South Africa. The device, which is set to be available in local stores on the 1st of March 2026, brings with it a new milestone for smartphone…
Switch Energy Drink and OMODA South Africa has concluded their most talked-about consumer campaign, by handing over the final 15 brand-new OMODA C7 vehicles to lucky winners at a special event held at Switch’s head office. The “Switch Up Your Life” competition, which ran from September 2025 to January 2026, turned every can of Switch…
When soil health goes unchecked, farmers pay the price – in wasted inputs, degraded land, and stubbornly low yields. Rhea is tackling this challenge head-on by making fast, affordable, and actionable soil testing accessible to smallholder farmers across Africa. Founded by Soinato Leboo and Priscilla Wakarera, Rhea was born out of first-hand frustration in the field. While…
For many student founders, the jump from classroom ambition to building a real company can feel like a leap into the unknown. What starts as a great idea often runs headlong into messy realities: customer discovery, product validation, team dynamics, and relentless execution. How to Start a Company, a SWEAT side event held on 13…
OMODA & JAECOO are redefining the future of hybrid mobility with industry-leading SHS (Super Hybrid System) technology. By combining exceptional energy efficiency, long-range performance, and robust power delivery, SHS sets a new benchmark for hybrid vehicles, elevating hybrid technology from a transitional solution to a mainstream mobility choice for global users. SHS: Redefining hybrid efficiency…
Great health innovations don’t fail because of weak science. They fail because the path from research to real-world impact is complex, underfunded, and often poorly understood. This SWEAT side gathering, hosted by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), opens that path up – bringing founders, researchers, and ecosystem builders into direct conversation with the…
Jacaranda FM has officially entered a new era of broadcasting with the launch of its brand-new, state-of-the-art flagship studio. This cutting-edge space represents a major leap forward in broadcasting technology and is a fully digital, future-ready space designed to elevate the station’s signature feel-good content across audio, video and digital platforms. As one of South Africa’s…
