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…
The African National Congress marked its 114th anniversary. Honouring its founding in 1912 as Africa’s oldest liberation movement. The main celebrations took place in Moruleng, North West, where supporters, leaders and communities gathered for the traditional January 8 rally. ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the annual January 8 Statement at Moruleng Stadium. His message centred…
Tana Malinga The African National Congress (ANC) will celebrate its 114th anniversary on 8 January, marking more than a century since its founding in 1912 as South Africa’s oldest liberation movement. The main celebrations will take place in the North West Province, where thousands of members and supporters are expected to gather. The highlight of…
In an act of compassion and empathy, the Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness Nomantu Nkomo Ralehoko visited a six-year-old patient recovering at Jubilee Hospital in Hammanskraal on Monday, 5 January 2025. The visit follows an incident in which 46 people from Dertig Village in the North West province were struck by lightning during a…
