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News24
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Your ultimate Saturday Night Fitness guide
Fitness culture is changing. What was once measured in kilos lost is now celebrated in strength gained and communities built. This shift takes centre stage at Saturday Night Fitness 2025: The Strong Edition – a highlight on South Africa's fitness calendar. Set for August 16 at Montecasino's Outdoor Events Area in Fourways, this year's event continues its tradition of combining expert-led workouts with an atmosphere that's more celebration than gym session. Beyond the standard workout At Saturday Night Fitness, you move through varied fitness activities throughout the afternoon and evening, creating a full-body experience. The programme includes yoga for flexibility and mindfulness, high-energy strength circuits, metabolic conditioning through HIIT sessions, kickboxing for coordination, and specialised glutes workouts focusing on functional power. DJ Miss Bee provides the ultimate soundtrack. Expert guidance The 2025 trainer lineup showcases some of South Africa's most respected fitness professionals: Ceri & Lydia Hannan kick things off with their Rockstar Party Starter session Monique leads participants through a full-body conditioning workout The Zulu Yogi introduces elements of mindful movement Chunky Phiri delivers his signature No Ifs, All Butts! glutes session Each trainer brings specialised expertise, ensuring participants receive professional guidance throughout every segment. The logistics The event begins at 14:30 on Saturday, August 16, with activities continuing into the evening. Ticket prices start at R370 per person, with discounts available for pairs (R330 each) and groups of ten or more (20% reduction). These group discounts make the event particularly attractive for workplace teams or fitness communities looking for a fun shared challenge. Many companies use it as a team-building opportunity that promotes both physical wellness and group bonding. And you don't leave empty-handed. Each participant receives a fantastic goodie bag from the event's sponsors, and various fitness challenges throughout the day offer opportunities to win additional prizes. Book now to avoid disappointment as the event sells out fast. Tickets can be purchased at Quicket.
The Citizen
25-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
SA's first DIY mobile app launches with real-time stock in-app checkout and multilingual support
SA's first DIY mobile app launches with real-time stock in-app checkout and multilingual support Built specifically for mobile and tailored for local users, the app offers a seamless experience with real-time stock updates, in-app self-checkout, and smart features that simplify home improvement shopping. Unlike scaled-down websites, this app is designed from the ground up for mobile users, even in low-connectivity areas. It supports five local languages (English, isiZulu, Afrikaans, Sesotho and Setswana), with more on the way. Whether you're on-site checking product availability or browsing from home, the app makes it easy to build shopping lists, scan barcodes in-store, track orders, and manage your account. Features like loyalty rewards, a WhatsApp-style chat, and a self-service refund portal make the experience smooth. Customers can also set their preferred store and check real-time availability across all five Gauteng branches, being Fourways, Little Falls, Boksburg, Greenstone and Centurion.
Zawya
08-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
New Lion Pride Shopping Centre anchors rapid growth in North-West Johannesburg
As Johannesburg's north-western corridor transforms into a high-growth urban node, the newly launched Lion Pride Shopping Centre is stepping in to meet the rising demand for accessible, quality retail infrastructure. Officially opened on 26 June 2025, the centre offers a fresh mix of essential services, eateries, and community spaces – anchoring a fast-growing residential precinct and enhancing everyday life for local families and professionals. Located between Fourways and Lanseria at the corner of Malibongwe Drive and the R114, just minutes from the N14 highway, Lion Pride Shopping Centre enjoys prime visibility and accessibility. With a gross lettable area of 7,500m², the centre is designed to meet the day-to-day retail and service needs of the growing population in and around the Lion Pride Lifestyle Estate. Gauteng's rapidly expanding north-western corridor has seen significant urban transformation, and Lion Pride Shopping Centre – developed by Abland Property Developers – brings much-needed neighbourhood convenience to this evolving landscape. Serving local needs 'Lion Pride Shopping Centre is a focal point for a thriving community,' says Grant Silverman, director at Abland Property Developers. 'This node is undergoing tremendous transformation, and we saw the opportunity to create a centre that responds directly to the needs of local families and professionals. From essential goods and services to eateries and entertainment, we're bringing together an accessible retail mix that adds value to everyday life.' The development forms part of the greater Lion Pride Precinct, which includes the Lion Pride Lifestyle Estate – a mixed-use estate comprising modern homes, a school, lifestyle facilities, and now a retail hub that reinforces the vision of a self-sustaining urban village. The shopping centre is expected to become a vibrant local landmark, designed around convenience and community-driven living. The tenant mix reflects this focus. Retailers include a carefully curated blend of national and independent outlets across grocery, health and wellness, personal care, fashion, fitness, fast food, and professional services. Anchors and notable tenants include Shoprite, Clicks, Roots Butchery and Grill, Zenzele Fitness, Real Beds, PostNet, and popular food outlets such as Steers, Debonairs, Fish and Chips City, and KFC. Source: Supplied. Vibrant urban expansion To celebrate its grand opening, the centre hosted a day of family-friendly festivities on 26 June, featuring live entertainment, a kids' colouring corner, free popcorn, and complimentary gifts for lucky visitors. The festive atmosphere welcomed residents and signalled the beginning of the centre's long-term role in community life. 'The pace of development in this part of Johannesburg is remarkable, and with it comes the need for accessible, quality infrastructure that supports residents' lifestyles,' says Jaco Slabbert, marketing and sales director at Cosmopolitan Projects. 'Lion Pride Shopping Centre provides just that – a convenient and welcoming environment where people can shop, connect and unwind, all close to home.' The surrounding Fourways node has evolved into one of Johannesburg's most dynamic residential and commercial hubs, characterised by secure housing estates, a rise in commercial development, and growing demand for retail and lifestyle destinations. This growth is driving the emergence of mixed-use precincts that integrate work, living, and leisure. Abland, the developer behind Lion Pride Shopping Centre, has a national track record for high-quality, sustainable commercial property developments. Known for its focus on mixed-use precincts and urban transformation, the company applies an innovative and considered approach to building environments that enhance quality of life, accessibility, and long-term economic value.
The Herald
21-06-2025
- The Herald
Wanted Mozambican kidnapper killed by cops in Fourways
In yet another success story for the national anti-kidnapping task team, a wanted Mozambican kidnapper was shot dead this week during a tracing operation in Johannesburg. National police spokesperson Brig Athlende Mathe said the anti-kidnapping task team traced a Mozambican kidnapping kingpin to a block of apartments in Fourways. 'The team was tracing a kidnapped Pakistani businessman from Pretoria West. He is still in captivity and the team is still searching for [him]. A ransom demand has been made to the businessman's family,' Mathe said. The tracing operation began at a residential complex in Midrand where they seized a Mercedes-Benz, a silver Pajero and arrested two kidnappers. 'They proceeded to Fourways where the task team announced their arrival and a shoot-out ensued. One suspect was fatally wounded and upon further investigation, it was discovered that 40-year-old Mauro Mucambe Junior is a wanted kidnapping kingpin in Mozambique where he has been linked to several kidnappings. His warrant of arrest was issued by Maputo police in August 2024.' One unlicensed firearm used by the fugitive was seized, including 10 rounds of ammunition. Four cellphones and four bank cards were also seized. 'The SAPS has full faith and confidence in the work of the anti-kidnapping task team to rescue the kidnapped businessman. Since January 2024, the team has arrested more than 170 criminals involved in kidnappings for ransom. More than R1.2m has been recovered. More than 100 victims were rescued mainly in Gauteng and more than 40 vehicles used in kidnapping crimes were seized by the team. 'The anti-kidnapping task team recently registered a breakthrough in the Olorato Mongale murder case where they led the tracing operation of Philangenkosi Makhanya. The search is still on for Bongani Mthimkhulu,' Mathe said. TimesLIVE
News24
21-06-2025
- News24
Mozambican kidnapping kingpin killed in Joburg as R27m ransom case unfolds
A wanted Mozambican kidnapping kingpin, Mauro Mucambe Junior, was killed in a shootout with police in Fourways. The police operation is linked to the kidnapping of a Pakistani businessman from Pretoria West. A R27-million ransom was demanded for his release. A suspected Mozambican kidnapping kingpin was killed in a shootout with police in Fourways, Johannesburg, amid an ongoing investigation into the abduction of a Pretoria West businessman. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe on Saturday said the Anti-Kidnapping Task Team had been following leads on the kidnapping of a Pakistani national who remains in captivity. A R27-million ransom demand was made to his family. The victim is a prominent wholesale supplier to hundreds of shops across Gauteng. Police first swooped on a residential complex in Carlswald, Midrand, where they arrested two suspects and seized a Mercedes-Benz and silver Pajero. They then moved to Fourways, where a shootout ensued. Supplied/SAPS 'One suspect was fatally wounded, and it was later confirmed that the deceased was 40-year-old Mauro Mucambe Junior, a wanted kidnapping mastermind in Mozambique,' said Mathe. 'A warrant for his arrest was issued in Maputo in August 2024.' Police recovered an unlicenced firearm with ten rounds of ammunition, four cellphones, and four bank cards during the operation. Since January 2024 to date, Mathe said the task team had arrested more than 170 criminals involved in kidnappings for ransom. More than R1.2 million had been recovered and more than 100 people rescued, mainly in Gauteng, and more than 40 vehicles used in kidnapping crimes were also seized, she added. The task team was also instrumental in tracking down Philangenkosi Makhanya, wanted in connection with the murder of Olorato Mongale, whose body was found in Lombardy West after she went missing following a date. The search continues for his alleged accomplice, Bongani Mthimkhulu.
