The City of Johannesburg has launched its first-ever Sanitary Towels Distribution Programme aimed at supporting girls aged 10 to 19, beginning in Ward 50, Doornkop. The programme was officially launched by the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Health and Social Development, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, at Bophelong Clinic in Region C. The launch was…
The 2025 Summer Initiation school season officially commenced on 13 December 2025 for school -going initiates. Initiation schools for non-school going initiates started on 25 November 2025 A total number of 319 applications have been received for the 2025 summer initiation season. 107 applications for male initiations schools and 125 for female initiation schools were…
MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Jacob Mamabolo, will hand over 2 vehicles to the two recognized Traditional leaders in the province.COGTA has the overall objective of supporting, protecting and providing an enabling environment for the development and recognition of the institutions of traditional leadership, customary law and customs.The handover of the vehicles…
The City of Johannesburg is celebrating the resounding success of the 2025 African Bank Soweto Marathon, affectionately known as The People’s Race. Once again, the event showcased Soweto as one of South Africa’s most iconic sporting and cultural destinations. This year’s marathon attracted an impressive 18,000 runners — placing it firmly alongside major national races…
Tana Malinga Gauteng is gearing up for an important moment as MEC for Finance, Economic Development and e-Government, Lebohang Maile, prepares to deliver the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) to the Provincial Legislature. The speech, expected to outline spending plans for the next three years, is widely anticipated and has already drawn strong support…
Gqeberha came alive with SA20 excitement as the Schools Tour brought cricket, culture and unstoppable youth energy to Greenwood Primary School in the Eastern Cape. With just 30 days to go until the start of SA20 Season 4, the visit transformed an ordinary school day into a vibrant celebration of community, creativity and the passion that…
The Gauteng Provincial Disaster Management Centre, together withthe Gauteng Urban Search and Rescue Team (USAR SA 01), is proudto announce its participation in the Africa, Europe and Middle EastInternational Earthquake Simulation Exercise. The exercise isorganised by the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group(INSARAG) under the United Nations, in partnership with the SouthAfrican National Disaster Management…
The City of Johannesburg has provided a comprehensive update on the second phase of the Lilian Ngoyi Street rehabilitation. Officials from the City’s Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) department and the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) met local stakeholders on 26 November 2025 to discuss progress and address concerns. JRA Project Manager Miyelani Maluleke reported…
The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Health and Social Development, led by Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) Cllr Ennie Makhafola, successfully hosted the 7th annual White Cane Safety Day Awareness event at Phiri Hall, Soweto. This year’s event was held under the theme “Vision Beyond Sight: Celebrating Independence, Resilience and Achievement”. The celebration highlighted the…
