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…
The City of Johannesburg today successfully conducted a High Impact Service Delivery Operation in Ward 5, following the postponement of the originally scheduled operation on Thursday, 05 March 2026, due to inclement weather conditions. The operation took place on Monday, 09 March 2026, with the Poortjie Multipurpose Centre serving as the central meeting point for…
TANA MALINGA Lebogang Maile is set to table the 2026 Gauteng Provincial Budget Speech at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature on 10 March, outlining how the province plans to allocate resources and drive economic growth in the year ahead. The budget presentation will provide a detailed roadmap of government spending priorities under the province’s Medium-Term Expenditure…
BY TANA MALINGA South Africa will bid farewell to veteran politician and struggle stalwart Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota at a Special Official Funeral Category 2 scheduled for Saturday, 14 March 2026 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the state will honour Lekota with this official funeral category in recognition of his significant contribution…
Senior citizens from wards 62 and 63 gathered at the Johannesburg Zoo on Wednesday, 04 March 2026, for a joyful Picnic in the Park event organised by the City of Johannesburg’s Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) Region F, in collaboration with the Social Development and Sport & Recreation departments, as well as external stakeholders….
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environment and Infrastructure Services Department in the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Jack Sekwaila, has noted with concern the Democratic Alliance’s unfounded claim that the Brixton project was initiated under its leadership. It is important to clarify that the Brixton Water Reservoir and Tower project forms part of…
