BY: TANA MALINGA Kagiso buzzed with energy as young people from across the West Rand gathered at Kagiso Hall for the two-day Youth Tech Expo. Hosted by the Gauteng Department of e-Government, the event aimed to equip youth with essential digital skills and connect them to career opportunities in the fast-growing digital economy. The expo…
The African National Congress (ANC) held its January 8th anniversary celebration at Nkone Maruping Hall in Braamfischerville, Soweto. The event formed part of the movement’s nationwide activities marking 114 years since the ANC was founded on 8 January 1912. The celebration brought together ANC leaders, members, and supporters from across Gauteng to renew commitment to…
BY:TANA MALINGA South Africa’s brewing and farming future took a bold step forward today.Soufflet Malt, the world’s leading malt producer, has officially launched construction of a €100 million (R2 billion) malting facility in Midvaal, Gauteng, a landmark investment set to transform the country’s agricultural and brewing value chain. Built next to HEINEKEN Beverages’ Sedibeng Brewery,…
The Florida Library was buzzing with excitement as it opened its doors to celebrate World Read Aloud Day. Learners from Royal College and Bright Minds arrived in their neatly pressed uniforms, their eyes wide with curiosity as they were introduced to their local hub of knowledge. Librarian Ziphozethu Zuka led the activities with enthusiasm, turning…
LEGISLATIVE BACKGROUND At the end of every month, Accounting Officers of municipalities submit financial statements to the Gauteng Provincial Treasury detailing their state of municipal budgets as required by Section 71.1 of the Municipal Finance Management Act, No.56 of 2003 (MFMA). Furthermore, on a quarterly basis, the Gauteng Provincial Treasury compiles a consolidated statement on…
IMAGE SOURCED BY: TANA MALINGA Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development Lebogang Maile will on Sunday 01 February 2026 outline the state of municipal finances in the province at a media briefing hosted at InvestSA Gauteng in Sandton. The briefing comes as municipalities face continued pressure from weak revenue collection, rising costs, and service…
The City of Johannesburg Council, at its 35th Ordinary Council Meeting held on 29 January 2026, adopted the report on the establishment of the position of an Executive Deputy Mayor. The item was tabled before Council in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998, following correspondence received from the Gauteng MEC for Cooperative…
The City of Johannesburg’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, Councilor Jack Sekwaila, strongly condemns the burning of Pikitup waste collection trucks in Diepsloot today. This incident has been reported to the South African Police Service for investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the destruction of the company’s vehicles…
The City of Johannesburg’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) Councillor Jack Sekwaila expresses concern regarding the waste collection disruptions that have affected three depots in recent days. The MMC has urgently requested that Pikitup management, along with the board, convene a meeting with the organised labour and…
Tana Malinga South Africa is celebrating a proud moment as the Class of 2025 achieves a historic 88% matric pass rate, the highest in the country’s history. The results were officially announced by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, marking a powerful victory for learners, teachers, parents, and the entire education system. More than 900,000 learners…
