Tana Malinga The Gauteng City Region Economic Growth and Development Plan (GCR‑EGDP) 2030 was officially launched on 19 March 2026 in Johannesburg, marking a decisive step by the Gauteng provincial government to accelerate economic growth, attract investment and create sustainable jobs over the next decade. Unveiled by Premier Panyaza Lesufi, the long-term economic blueprint positions…
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) wishes to advise motorists and the public of aplanned march by the African National Congress (ANC) scheduled for Saturday, 21 March 2026. Anestimated 50,000 participants are expected to attend, which will significantly impact on traffic flow in theJohannesburg CBD and surrounding areas.Event Schedule Civic Boulevard
with no clear plan for his future. He says he took a leap of faith in pursuit of bigger opportunities, a decision that pushed him out of his comfort zone. His competitive streak and strategic mindset were further highlighted when he won the final Head of House challenge, securing one last leadership moment before the…
The City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Councillor Dada Morero, together with the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Economic Development, Nomoya Mnisi, officially launched the Gauteng Spaza Shop and Informal Traders Expo Summit on Tuesday. The launch, a collaborative initiative between the Department of Economic Development and Business Culture, serves as a precursor to…
Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg’s waste management entity, is pleased to report positive progress in the implementation of its waste recovery plan, following service disruptions emanating from recent operational disruptions, including protest-related incidents and inclement weather resulting in disposal limitations and turnaround times. To date, ten (10) out of twelve (12) depots have normalised waste…
Pikitup, the waste management entity of the City of Johannesburg, will be working over the weekend (14–15 March 2026) to implement a waste collection recovery plan aimed at normalising services in parts of the city affected by recent operational disruptions, including protest-related incidents. The recovery plan will prioritise areas serviced by the Randburg, Roodepoort, Central…
Farmers, researchers and industry stakeholders gathered at the North West University’s (NWU) Pienaarskamp Agriculture Farm for the NWU Farmers Day, where the Joburg Market was among the participants contributing to discussions on sustainable agriculture under the theme “Sustainable Agriculture: Crossing Boundaries”. The programme featured a range of informative sessions and interactive activities designed to equip…
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Group Corporate and Shared Services, Cllr Sithembiso Zungu, together with relevant stakeholders from the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, conducted a site inspection at M2 Mooi Street as part of the City’s ongoing high-impact service delivery operations. The operation was undertaken in collaboration with the South African Police…
TANA MALINGA Lebogang Maile has tabled the 2026/27 Gauteng Provincial Budget, outlining how the province plans to allocate public funds over the next three years while navigating fiscal pressures and prioritising service delivery. Presenting the budget at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature on 10 March 2026, Maile announced that the province will spend R179.2 billion in…
The City of Johannesburg welcomed the successful launch of the Smart Wi-Fi Pole in Slovo Park, marking an important milestone in advancing digital inclusion and strengthening smart city infrastructure across the municipality. The launch event was attended by close to 500 community members, including residents from Slovo Park and neighbouring communities. The strong turnout reflects…
