The City of Joburg Council, on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, tabled its draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP), Medium-Term Budget, and draft tariffs during a Council meeting held at the Conny Bapela Council Chambers in Braamfontein. The tabling of the draft IDP signals the start of a broad public participation process designed to ensure that residents’…
In football, there is no such thing as “just a friendly”, and Hugo Broos knows it. As Bafana Bafana stepped onto the pitch at a sold-out Cape Town Stadium, the message was clear: this was about far more than a result. Yes, the fixture carried a friendly label, but the stakes were real. Pride, momentum,…
Tana Malinga South Africa’s infrastructure future took centre stage as the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) convened a high-level two-day symposium in Sandton under the theme: “Engineering for Sustainable Development: Empowering Innovation, Inclusion and Impact.” This strategic forum brought together government leaders, industry experts, academia,…
The City of Johannesburg, through the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), has launched the development of a Business Case and Concept Plan for the Empire Perth Innovation District — and is inviting the public and stakeholders to help shape its future. The district is a bold initiative aimed at positioning Johannesburg as a leading hub for innovation, research,…
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…
