BY:TANA MALINGA Panyaza Lesufi delivered the 2026 State of the Province Address (SOPA) during the Official Opening of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, setting out government priorities while acknowledging the presence of dignitaries, community leaders, business representatives and residents. Guests from across society were welcomed to the legislature, reflecting the importance of SOPA as a platform…
BY: TANA MALINGA Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, today visited Meadowlands in Soweto to support a community clean-up and health awareness campaign aimed at promoting a cleaner, healthier environment. The initiative brings together the Gauteng Department of Health, environmental health practitioners, waste pickers, community leaders and residents in a shared effort to…
BY: TANA MALINGA The Gauteng Provincial Legislature will officially open its 2026 programme with the State of the Province Address (SOPA) scheduled for Monday, 23 February 2026 at the Nasrec Expo Centre. The sitting will be presided over by Speaker Morakane Mosupyoe, who will host Premier Panyaza Lesufi as he delivers the annual address outlining…
BY: TANA MALINGA The Gauteng Provincial Government officially launched the 2026 Gauteng Investment Conference at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in Sandton, signalling a strong push to accelerate capital investment into South Africa’s economic hub. Hosting the launch at the JSE, Africa’s largest stock exchange, underscored Gauteng’s intention to position itself at the centre of…
Despite a rainy start to the day, the Region G Employee Wellness Day 2026 was successfully hosted, with weather conditions failing to deter stakeholders and employees from participating in a day dedicated to health, wellness, and self-care. Stakeholders arrived early to set up and prepare for the programme, and as the rain cleared, City of…
BY: TANA MALINGA Kagiso buzzed with energy as young people from across the West Rand gathered at Kagiso Hall for the two-day Youth Tech Expo. Hosted by the Gauteng Department of e-Government, the event aimed to equip youth with essential digital skills and connect them to career opportunities in the fast-growing digital economy. The expo…
The African National Congress (ANC) held its January 8th anniversary celebration at Nkone Maruping Hall in Braamfischerville, Soweto. The event formed part of the movement’s nationwide activities marking 114 years since the ANC was founded on 8 January 1912. The celebration brought together ANC leaders, members, and supporters from across Gauteng to renew commitment to…
BY:TANA MALINGA South Africa’s brewing and farming future took a bold step forward today.Soufflet Malt, the world’s leading malt producer, has officially launched construction of a €100 million (R2 billion) malting facility in Midvaal, Gauteng, a landmark investment set to transform the country’s agricultural and brewing value chain. Built next to HEINEKEN Beverages’ Sedibeng Brewery,…
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…
