SA women's lives improving: survey

Two in every three young people believe that the lives of women in South Africa are getting better, according to a survey conducted by consumer insights company Pondering Panda.

Gender violence 'remains key challenge'

Gender-based violence, poverty and joblessness are the three biggest challenges facing South African women, Gauteng Community Safety MEC Faith Mazibuko said at the launch of the government's Women's Month programme in Johannesburg.

Internship support for SA entrepreneurs

Mining company Anglo American is offering South African entrepreneurs and owners of established businesses the opportunity to receive business development support and mentoring through its Entrepreneur Internship Programme.

SA police in partnership to fight crime

Leaders from South Africa's Institute for Security Studies, Business against Crime South Africa, AgriSA and the South African Banking Risk Information Centre have pledged their support to the country's police service in the fight against crime.

Sponsorship boosts SA domestic rugby

A R5-million prize purse will be shared out between the top teams in this season's interprovincial rugby competitions, including R1.8-million for the winners of the Absa Currie Cup. The victors will also receive a trophy that has been restored to its original glory.

Le Clos sets world record in World Cup

South African Olympic gold medallist Chad le Clos was in world record-setting form on Wednesday evening at the Fina World Cup in Eindhoven in the Netherlands, and the country's swimmers shone in short course action.