Thembelihle Radebe The Speaker of Council in the City of Joburg, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, visited Zandspruit on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, to address residents on the importance of civic education, a process that equips citizens with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to participate effectively in civic life, understand their rights and responsibilities, and contribute…
Nhlanhla Sechele Vehicle personalisation is a commonplace in South Africa as owners customise their cars, bakkies and sport utility vehicles to suit their individual style as well as their practical and lifestyle needs. To satisfy the growing demand for top-quality accessories on its vehicles, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd (“Ford South…
My name is Mbali Nyembe. I was born and raised in Diepkloof, one of Gauteng’s largest zones located on the eastern border of Soweto township. I was brought up single-handedly by my loving mother, who instilled in me strong values of determination and diligence — values that ultimately led me to a career in safety….
Koketso Maraba In a room filled with sirens of strength and voices of resilience, Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, stood shoulder to shoulder with women who not only respond to emergencies but redefine leadership. The 4th Annual Women in Emergency, Disaster Management, and Fire Services Leadership Conference, held on Friday, 08 August…
Orlando Stadium will be abuzz this Saturday as Orlando Pirates welcome rivals Mamelodi Sundowns for the first leg of their MTN8 semifinal tie. A sell-out crowd is expected at the iconic venue for what is undoubtedly the season’s biggest fixture thus far, with two of the country’s biggest clubs going head-to-head in what promises to…
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, recently met with all public transport operators in Soweto as part of efforts to find lasting solutions to issues affecting the sector. Stakeholders included local taxi associations, e-hailing service operators and law-enforcement officials where she strongly condemned the violent incident that took place. This comes in a…
The Food and Beverage Genoa Team of MSC Cruises recently visited Johannesburg and Durban to test some of the local suppliers’ products in need of review for the forthcoming 2025/2026 local cruise season in Southern Africa and proceeded to donate, for the 3rd year in a row, all the food surplus from the tests. Over…
Charmaine NkosiA light aircraft participating in an airshow crashed into the ocean off Durban North Beach near Suncoast Casino on Thursday afternoon, prompting an extensive search and rescue operation for the missing pilot. The aircraft was part of a scheduled aerial display at Virginia Airport, held alongside the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Global…
Many South African families are only one emergency away from financial trouble. With the rising cost of food, fuel and electricity, even a small, unexpected expense like a burst geyser or medical bill can push a household into debt. Despite this, most people still don’t have money saved for a rainy day, and without a…
Pikitup is redoubling its efforts to protect the environment and preserve the lifespan of its landfill sites by tackling the rapid depletion of landfill airspace by diverting recyclable materials, especially electronic waste (e-waste), from landfill sites. The extraction of e-waste from landfill sites form part the entity’s Separation at Source programme, Pikitup is training its cooperatives…
