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CITY STEPS UP EFFORTS TO DELIVER WATER, SANITATION AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES

VirtualPulseNewsApril 13, 2026

The City of Johannesburg has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising the provision of basic services for the residents, with a particular focus on water and sanitation. This commitment was emphasised by Deputy Executive Mayor Cllr Loyiso Masuku. Addressing residents at the first physical Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session held in Region D2 at Orlando East Communal Hall , Cllr...

VOETSPORE RETURNS TO SOUTH AMERICA FOR A THIRD EPIC TRIP

VirtualPulseNewsApril 10, 2026

THE Voetspore team, led by Johan Badenhorst, complete their trilogy on this spectacular part of the world with Voetspore: Suid-Amerika 3. They visit Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Brazil and Uruguay. The new season of thirteen episodes is the third on South America and airs on kykNET (DStv channel 144). The first stop is Venezuela – a...

STANDARD BANK CONTINUES TO BACK PIONEERING OPTASIA, AI-LED FINTECH WITH LANDMARK USD 330 MILLION SYNDICATE D REFINANCING

VirtualPulseNewsApril 10, 2026

HEADLINES STANDARD BANK CONTINUES TO BACK PIONEERING OPTASIA, AI-LED FINTECH WITH LANDMARK USD 330 MILLION SYNDICATE D REFINANCING Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, continues to support Optasia, a leading AI‑led fintech company with the largest fintech IPO on the JSE in 2025, through a joint underwrite and participation in the syndicated refinancing and upsizing...

KHABY LAME NAMED DAKAR 2026 AMBASSADOR AS MOMENTUM BUILDS FOR THE YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES

VirtualPulseNewsApril 10, 2026

MEET Khaby Lame who is now an official ambassador for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), as momentum builds ahead of the first Olympic sporting event to be held in Africa. Lame’s appointment marks the latest milestone in the lead-up to the Games, with the event’s prominence and international appeal continuing to grow. A...

FUEL PRICE HIKES: WHY YOU SHOULD USE DIGITAL MONEY TOOLS TO STAY ON TOP OF YOUR FINANCES

VirtualPulseNewsApril 9, 2026

FNB’s Integrated Advice Product Head Ester Ochse says, “Pressure changes how we make decisions. When costs increase unexpectedly, the instinct is often to respond immediately, whether by cutting back in ways that aren’t sustainable, or making financial choices that don’t fully account for what comes next. But short-term financial shocks require a clear understanding of...

FNB CONCLUDES MULTI-MILLION-RAND HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOAN DEAL IN DURBAN NORTH

VirtualPulseNewsApril 9, 2026

FNB and Beachwood Investments (Pty) Ltd are proud to announce the conclusion of a residential development funding deal that is expected to make R800 million available for the Beachwood Coastal Estate in Durban North, beach front. The estate will consist of freehold stands ranging from R8 – R21 million, apartments from R8 – R16 million, duplexes and...

SOUTH AFRICA’S AI MOMENT: BUILT OR BROKEN BY THE POWER OF ITS NETWORKS

VirtualPulseNewsApril 9, 2026

Tana Malinga South Africa stands at a defining AI crossroads, one where rapid adoption is no longer the challenge, but sustainable execution is. Across industries, organisations are embracing artificial intelligence at speed, unlocking visible productivity gains and early wins. But beneath this momentum lies a growing tension: many are trying to scale AI on digital...

BUCCANEERS UNLEASH FIVE-STAR FURY AS THEY DEMOLISH ARROWS IN ARENA SHOWDOWN

VirtualPulseNewsApril 8, 2026

BUCCANEERS UNLEASH FIVE-STAR FURY AS THEY DEMOLISH ARROWS IN ARENA SHOWDOWN Tana Malinga Orlando was rocking and Orlando Pirates gave their fans a night to remember as they dismantled Lamontville Golden Arrows in a ruthless 5-0 masterclass at Orlando Stadium. From the first whistle, the Buccaneers set the tone, sharp, fearless, and hungry. It didn’t...

GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION WELCOMES MEC LEBOGGANG MAILE

VirtualPulseNewsApril 8, 2026

The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation welcomes its newly appointed MEC Lebogang Maile following the changes to the executive as announced by Premier Panyaza Lesufi on 01 April 2026. MEC Lebogang Maile is not a stranger to the Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation portfolio after his successful incumbency from 2010 until 2014....

THE RAND SHOW 2026 IS A FIVE-DAY ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL

VirtualPulseNewsMarch 18, 2026

The Rand Show is switching Johannesburg into full festival mode this coming Easter weekend, bringing five highenergy days of live music, family entertainment and crowdpleasing spectacle to the Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec) from 2–6 April 2026, open daily 09:00–19:00 (entrance gates close 18:00). Modern audiences expect more than something to see – they want moments...

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