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The Jannie Mouton Stigting / Foundation (Trust or JMF) has made an offer to acquire all of the issued shares in Curro Holdings Limited for c.R7.2 billion. The Jannie Mouton Stigting is a charitable organisation established as a Public Benefit Organisation founded by Jannie Mouton, the renowned businessman who founded Capitec Bank, PSG Group and PSG Financial Services. Mouton is widely respected for his instrumental role in building and growing some of South Africa’s most successful companies -including Curro itself. The JMF endeavours to make a meaningful contribution towards improving South Africa for all its people, ensuring that it remains…

 DFA, South Africa’s premiere enterprise connectivity provider, and Ciena, a global leader in high-speed connectivity, have achieved a landmark breakthrough in fibre capacity – delivering more than 4 times the performance of previous trials. In this world-first trial, using Ciena’s innovative WaveRouter and WaveLogic 6 Extreme solutions, DFA successfully transmitted 1.6 Tbps (terabits per second) over a single wavelength – setting a new performance benchmark for IP/optical convergence.  The trial was conducted over a 40 km stretch between Isando and Midrand, using DFA’s high-capacity core network. The route chosen replicates the previous trial that had demonstrated 400 Gbps capability.  “This greatly enhances the capability of DFA’s…

South Africa stands at a critical crossroads. With one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, the crisis is most deeply felt by young people. Today, according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey, 58.7% of youth between the ages of 18 – 35 are unemployed, and more than 9.2 million South Africans are not in education, employment or training. Behind each number lies a story of untapped potential, young people eager to work, families searching for security, and communities held back by limited opportunity. With many left without access to earning opportunities, the country cannot afford to rely on…

 Vodacom Central Region, covering both Free State and Northern Cape provinces, is investing over R400 million this financial year in the region’s network. This will be directed towards expanding network infrastructure, enhancing capacity and resilience, and empowering communities, with a particular focus on connecting underserved areas across the Free State and Northern Cape.                                                                    The region spent R500m during the 2024/25 financial year and R340 million in 2022/23 on expanding broadband coverage across the region. This is an investment totalling over R1,2 billion over three years and it is part of Vodacom’s long-term vision, to have the widest and reliable network…

WeThinkCode_, a leading tuition-free software development academy, proudly celebrates the graduation of its 2025 class, a cohort that signals both the close of one chapter and the dawn of a bold new era for tech talent development in South Africa. This year, 361 students graduated across four campuses: 189 in Johannesburg, 67 in Cape Town, 73 in Durban, and 32 from CJC Parktown. The average pass rate stood at an impressive 79.52%, underscoring WeThinkCode_’s continued academic excellence, commitment to inclusivity, and future-forward learning approach. The 2025 graduates were the first to complete newly introduced, industry-aligned electives in Cloud Computing (Koedr and AWS), Data Engineering (Spatial…

SwapVend has announced the official launch of its Minimum Viable Product (MVP) on Saturday, 23 August 2025. SwapVend is a South African built digital platform connecting informal traders to opportunity and support by making them visible. By combining grassroots insight with bold technology, SwapVend aims to rewrite the story of economic access – one person at a time.  Already described as a “digital taxi” for its ability to transport township traders into the digital economy, SwapVend is reimagining inclusion by creating a platform that requires no startup capital, and no digital fluency to participate, only ambition. This MVP marks the…

MortgageMarket, South Africa’s first independent online home loan marketplace, has partnered with Takealot, the country’s largest online retailer, to launch the Takealot Home Loan Hub – a fully digital platform that empowers South Africans to access the best home loan offers from the country’s top banks. Powered by MortgageMarket’s cutting-edge technology and strong relationships with leading banks, the Takealot Home Loan Hub allows customers to apply for financing as seamlessly as shopping online.  MortgageMarket is digital home loan marketplace, empowering consumers with tools and technology that make getting a home loan easier, faster, and more transparent. Since 2020, MortgageMarket has…

The University of Pretoria (UP) has achieved the top position in South Africa for artificial intelligence (AI) research, according to the latest rankings of higher education institutions published by EduRank. The analysis, based on over 61 200 academic papers and 969 000 citations from 24 South African universities, places UP No. 1 in South Africa, No. 2 in Africa, and No. 532 globally for research output and impact in AI. The ranking reflects the University’s growing influence in AI scholarship and its commitment to advancing knowledge that addresses both local and global challenges. UP’s success is built on years of…

The much-anticipated Groot Phesantekraal View in Durbanville officially opened its doors, bringing an exciting new shopping and lifestyle destination to the area. Spanning 30,000sqm and developed by Abland Property Developers in collaboration with Sasol Pension Fund, Groot Phesantekraal View promises to become a cornerstone of convenience, offering a diverse range of retail, dining and entertainment options for the rapidly growing community of Durbanville and beyond. The modern convenience shopping centre is located just northeast of Durbanville on the corner of Okavango Road and the R312, Klipheuwel Road. It functions as a vital part of the dynamic Groot Phesantekraal precinct, which…

A new chapter in South Africa’s entrepreneurial story opened today with the launch of the Regenesys School of Entrepreneurship in Sandton. Positioned as a hub for innovation and growth, the school aims to bring entrepreneurs, corporates, funders and mentors under one roof to strengthen Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. By equipping entrepreneurs with the practical skills, networks, and access to capital required to thrive, the School ensures that success is not just about starting a business, but about achieving scale and sustainability. In doing so, it aims to build resilient enterprises that drive economic growth, job creation and long-term impact across the…