SOCIAL MEDIA SUMMIT FOR GOVERNMENT 2026 CALLS FOR A HUMAN-CENTRED DIGITAL

The fourth annual Social Media Summit for Government (the Summit) concluded at the University of Johannesburg Business School (JBS) with a strong consensus: unless artificial intelligence is deliberately harnessed to include citizens the government currently cannot hear, and unless public services become easier to access only for citizens who are already connected, digitally confident and able…

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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG INTENSIFIES INTEGRATED LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS IN REGION E

The City of Johannesburg continued its integrated law enforcement operations in Region E on Thursday, targeting non-compliant properties, illegal utility connections and immigration-related offences in Bramley, Edenburg and Bryanston. During the operation, officials inspected 10 properties in Bramley, where City Power disconnected illegal electricity connections. Nine undocumented foreign nationals were apprehended and will be processed…

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GAUTENG UNVEILS UPGRADED K101 ROAD TO BOOST MOBILITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

The Gauteng Provincial Government has officially unveiled the upgraded K101 Road (Old Johannesburg Road), marking a significant milestone in the province’s ongoing efforts to modernise transport infrastructure and improve mobility. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi presided over the launch of the project, which is expected to ease congestion, enhance road safety, and support economic growth across…

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SHAPING THE FUTURE: MRS SOWETO 2026 FINALIST PHOMELELO MAHLABA TO HOST EMPOWERING 1-DAY BOYS CAMP AT MOLETSANE SPORTS COMPLEX

In an impactful move to provide critical mentorship, positive guidance, and leadership skills to young men, a transformative 1-Day Boys Camp is officially scheduled to take place at the Moletsane Sports Complex on Saturday, 11 July 2026.​Running under the powerful and timely theme, “Arise: Raising Boys of Purpose, Character, and Impact,” the crucial youth development…

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DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR, UIF ENGAGE GAUTENG COMMUNITY MEDIA OWNERS

By KOPANO MONAHENG COMMUNITY media remain among the most effective marketing and communication platforms because they engage directly with people at grassroots level. However, many community media owners believe they are not receiving the recognition and support they deserve.Their close connection with local communities enables government departments, businesses, and organisations to communicate important information, raise…

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Modeler Leads the Fight Against Period Poverty

THABO MOTLHABI Miss Influence South Africa 2026 finalist inspires hope, confidence, and change in the Phumlamgashi community.The Phumlamgashi township on the West Rand came together on Tuesday, 23 June as Miss Influence South Africa 2026 finalist Katlego Leping, alongside friends and community members, hosted a sanitary pad drive at the Phumlamqashi gravel ground.The initiative was…

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Masechaba Foundation of Hope Continues Feeding the Homeless in Roodepoort

The Masechaba Foundation of Hope continues its weekly feeding scheme for homeless people in Roodepoort, providing hot cooked meals every Wednesday and Sunday at various traffic intersections across the area. The initiative aims to support vulnerable individuals facing hunger and hardship by offering nutritious meals while promoting humanity, love, and kindness within the Roodepoort community….

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Happy Youth Day, Mzansi!

KOPANO MONAHENG THE pupils of 1976 are celebrated today not only for the sacrifice they made. But also for their courage, resilience, and determination they displayed in the face of injustice. Every 16 June, Mzansi pupils, politicians and everyone else in the country remembers the tragic loss of young lives, only because they did not…

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