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From 17 to 18 June 2026, the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg will be the place to be for anyone passionate about South Africa’s economic transformation. The Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference 2026 is back, and this year it’s extra special; it’s celebrating 25 years of the Top Empowerment initiative. With the theme "The Next Phase of Transformation: Inclusive, Investable, Impactful,” the conference is all about moving beyond promises and intentions. It’s focused on making real,...

For many South Africans, filling up their cars has become a stressful experience. Every time petrol prices rise, it hits wallets hard, whether it's for families, small businesses, or daily commuters. But now, there’s some good news: one of the country’s biggest banks, Absa, has joined forces with Shell, a major global fuel brand, to help motorists save more every time they refuel. Absa Rewards and Shell have partnered to include nearly 600 Shell service stations in Absa’s loyalty program....

Image supplied. Ernest Pillay is the kind of person who, even in the middle of a busy day, will pull over just to give you his full attention (he had to pull over at the side of the road for this interview). That’s Ernest in a nutshell, present, generous, and calm in a way that only comes from being truly comfortable in your own skin. For more than 35 years, Ernest has been one of South Africa’s most familiar and respected voices on the radio. From Radio Metro to Kaya FM, from a satellite...