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FNB data reveals why South Africans are rethinking homeownership as they approach retirement

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 22, 2026

For generations, homeownership has been a key measure of financial security. Yet for many South Africans entering retirement, the question is no longer whether they own a home, but whether that asset is helping them maintain the lifestyle and financial freedom they envision for their retirement years. The latest insights from FNB Home and Structured...

St David’s Marist Inanda Set for four Days of Sporting Action Across Cricket, Water Polo and Basketball

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 22, 2026

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, St David’s Marist Inanda is preparing for a packed weekend of sporting action as it hosts three tournaments across cricket, water polo and basketball from 23 to 25 October 2026, welcoming school teams, aspiring young athletes and established competitors to its sporting facilities. The four-day programme will feature the 2026 St David’s...

Commentary by Dr Elna Moolman, Standard Bank Group Head of South Africa

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 22, 2026

Macroeconomic ResearchThe 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) brings welcome relief for consumers, with further temporary fuel levy relief announced for November and December. The MTBPS is also positive for investors and the credit rating agencies, insofar as it reiterates the commitment to restoring SA’s fiscal sustainability; there might ultimately be further positive rating action....

Isuzu D-Max 1.9 vs 3.0: Which Diesel Makes the Most Sense for Your Budget?

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 22, 2026

Johannesburg, South Africa, 21 October 2026- With diesel prices putting extra strain on household budgets, South African bakkie buyers are facing a familiar dilemma: should you opt for the more affordable Isuzu D-Max 1.9-litre turbodiesel, or stretch for the extra power of the 3.0-litre? For many city-based families, the 1.9-litre strikes a practical balance between...

Chery Group Confirms Omoda C4 for South African Production at Rosslyn

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 22, 2026

Johannesburg, South Africa, Chery Group South Africa has announced plans to produce the new Omoda C4 at its Rosslyn plant in Pretoria, with local assembly set to get underway in the third quarter of 2027. South African buyers can expect the C4 to land as a fully imported model in early 2027, before local production...

Unlimited WalkFEST Returns to Johannesburg with a 5,000-Person Vision

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 22, 2026

Celebrating 5 years of growth the 2027 event is all about Walking Your Why. It’s about moving, reflecting, finding joy and connecting with others. JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Unlimited WalkFest returns to Johannesburg on 20 March 2027 at James & Ethel Gray Park, with a vision to bring together 5,000 people under the theme Walk...

Doctor Khumalo’s Safa Appointment Ignites New Hope For South African Football

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 20, 2026

BY TANA MALINGA A legend’s journey from the pitch to technical leadership brings fresh expectations, renewed passion and hope for the future of the beautiful game.South African football supporters have reason to celebrate as the legendary Dr Doctor Khumalo steps into a new chapter of his football journey, having been appointed vice-chairperson of the South...

New Retirement Reality: Why more pensioners are paying for their children’s financial emergencies

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 20, 2026

For many pensioners, retirement savings intended to secure their future are instead being used to rescue financially strained children. Retirement was once expected to mark the beginning of financial freedom. Today, for many South Africans, it is becoming something quite different. As household budgets tighten and economic pressures intensify, a growing number of pensioners are...

KRUGER SHALATI, EXECUTIVE CHEF VUSI MBATHA AND CULINARY TEAM WIN PRESTIGIOUS GASTRONOMY TOURISM AWARD

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 20, 2026

October 2026 – Kruger Shalati and Executive Chef Vusi Mbatha and his culinary team won “Best in Gastronomy Tourism for Fine & Casual Dining” at the South African-initiated Gastronomy Tourism Awards in Durban last evening. The recognition adds to a wonderful month of celebration for Kruger Shalati, following the Train on the Bridge securing two...

Soweto Ignites South Africa’s Technology Future: Young Innovators Take On The Robotics Revolution!

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 19, 2026

BY TANA MALINGA From battling robots to self-driving machines, Robo-Rumble 2026 proves that South Africa’s next generation of engineers is ready to think bigger, build smarter and compete in a technology-driven world.The future is no longer waiting in a laboratory, it is being built by young South Africans with bold ideas, curious minds and the...

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