Planet Fitness has opened its newest club, in Boksburg, aimed at extending its national footprint while reinforcing its philosophy that places movement, inclusion and wellbeing at the centre of how people train.

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Classics on Turf, a South African fusion of classical music, and sport-inspired elegance, has arrived in Durban for the first time on Thursday, 26 February, aimed at marking a significant new chapter in the evolution of one of the country's most prestigious cultural.

Red and Yellow Creative School of Business (Red & Yellow) has been titled the number one educational institution in across Africa and the Middle East in the 2025 Loeries Official Rankings, marking a milestone for South African creative education on a continental stage.

Growthpoint Properties has commenced a major redevelopment of its high-performing Paarl Mall in the Western Cape as part of its ongoing asset management strategy to enhance core retail assets across its South African portfolio, adding value and supporting long-term performance growth.

Virgin Active South Africa has announced a collaboration with HYROX, becoming the official training and exercise partner in South Africa and a global affiliate partner. This is a first for the local fitness and wellness industry.

The global Art Directors Club has announced the jury for the inaugural free ADC AI Visual Design-Dreamina AI category, dedicated to honouring the frontier of generative craft in the 2026 ADC 105^th Annual Awards. 

Since its introduction in 2025, Woolworths' MyDifference loyalty programme has aimed to mark a significant shift in how the retailer rewards, engages and builds long-term relationships with its customers, moving beyond traditional points-based loyalty to a more personalised, transparent and insight-led model.

Mastercard has welcomed its 2026 Youth Employment Service (YES) cohort, aimed at reinforcing its commitment to unlocking opportunities for young South Africans and strengthening the country's future talent pipeline as part of the YES initiative.

Uber Eats and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development have joined township entrepreneurs, delivery people and senior public and private sector leaders to celebrate a partnership that has aimed to deliver meaningful economic impact across Gauteng's township economies.