As the Springboks and All Blacks prepare for another pivotal chapter in rugby’s greatest rivalry, it feels like the perfect moment to look back at a day that remains very special in the life and career of Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse. The place was Soccer City in Soweto. The date was Saturday, 6 October 2012. The occasion was a Test match between the Springboks and the All Blacks — two giants of world rugby. And standing on that enormous stage, in front of a capacity crowd, was one of Soweto’s own: …
13 Ways of Enjoying Waterblommetjies
Waterblommetjies are in season now and visitors to the Waterblommetjie Festival on Saturday, 5 September, can try this local delicacy prepared in thirteen different ways. The participants in this year’s festival Windmeul Kelder, Rhebokskloof and Domaine Brahms have harnessed their creativity to offer waterblommetjies in both traditional and innovative dishes. Try the traditional waterblommetjiebredie (stew) at Windmeul Kelder. Their farmers market will also have fresh waterblommetjies for sale …
Illegal Electricity Connections Mastermind Arrested
PRETORIA - The Gauteng PKTT have arrested an eighth suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the illegal electricity connections and theft of critical infrastructure at the Emfuleni Local Municipality. The suspect was re-arrested shortly after being released on bail in an unrelated matter today. She is expected to make her first appearance in court on Monday, 07 September 2026, facing charges of theft, damage to and theft of critical infrastructure, and money laundering. The arrest …
Menlyn Park and Urun+ Bring a New Dimension to Fitness and Active Experiences in Pretoria
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre has partnered with uRun+ for the second edition of the uRun+ Maze Run, bringing a unique, high-energy fitness experience to Pretoria and reinforcing the centre’s commitment to creating experiences that extend beyond traditional retail. Held at Menlyn Park on Friday, 28 August, the Maze Run challenged participants to navigate a unique maze-style course combining endurance, speed, teamwork and strategy. The event brought together 1,000 participants across …
Prominent Roofing Generates Over R2,575,431 in Revenue Through Strategic Google Ads Campaign
Cape Marketing Agency delivers measurable results for Prominent Roofing through precision-targeted Google Ads marketing campaigns. With its Google Ads campaigns, Cape Marketing Agency has successfully helped South African roofing company Prominent Roofing earn more than R2,575,431 in revenue for R93,838 spent on Google Ads marketing campaign. It has resulted in 75 leads generation with 30 leads making a purchase and achieving 40% sales conversion and more than 2,640% return on ad spend. The main …
eThekwini City Manager Referred to NPA Over Phoenix Housing Corruption
ActionSA has today taken eThekwini City Manager Musa Mbhele to the National Prosecuting Authority, submitting a Section 27 affidavit to the Investigating Director over an alleged criminal contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act and failure to act on evidence of corruption in the deeply tainted Phoenix Infill Housing Project. This follows a damning final report of Special Investigating Unit (SIU) proclamation R9 of 2021, issued in March 2023. This found evidence pointing to the …
Sony Turns Up the Volume with the ULT Tower Range
Sony is taking home entertainment to the next level with its ULT Tower party speaker range, designed for those who want bigger sound, deeper bass and an experience that goes beyond simply listening to music. Combining bold design, powerful audio and an entertainment-first approach, the ULT Tower range is built to become the centre of the party. Whether it’s a weekend get-together, celebration or simply turning up your favourite playlist at home, the range delivers the kind of sound designed to …
The Green Zone Generates Over R1,075,000 in Revenue Through Strategic Branding & Google Ads Campaign
Cape Marketing Agency delivers measurable results for The Green Zone through a conversion-focused website, strategic branding and precision-targeted Google Ads marketing campaigns. There was a total of 144 leads from the campaign, 38 of which turned into sales, producing a sales conversion rate of 26.39% and a return on advertising spend (ROAS) of 3,000%+. It is evident from the results that Google Ads, a properly structured website and a good marketing strategy can go a long way in bringing the …
Industrial Hygiene Consultants Generates R147,750 in Revenue Through Strategic Google Ads Campaign
Cape Marketing Agency delivers measurable results for Industrial Hygiene Consultants through a precision-targeted digital marketing campaign. Industrial Hygiene Consultants recorded a turnover of R147,750 following a Google Ads campaign that cost them only R8,993.20, clearly proving how successful a well-crafted, data-driven digital marketing campaign can be. The total number of leads captured through the campaign was 42, 13 of which resulted in sales; this means that there was a sales …
Boksburg Takes Top Honours at OMODA & JAECOO’s 2026 Dealer Awards
OMODA JAECOO Boksburg was named Overall Dealer of the Year. OMODA JAECOO Sandton received the Sales Volume Dealer of the Year award. Dealers were recognised across large, medium and small categories for their performance in key areas of the business. OMODA & JAECOO South Africa recognised the leading performers within its national dealer network at its second annual Dealer Conference and Awards, held on 20 August 2026. OMODA JAECOO Boksburg received the event’s highest accolade, being named …