Lethukula Ngcobo Legacy has always mattered. For generations, it was often referred to as what was passed down, a home, a family name, assets or even a business. As Youth Month draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to ask: what kind of legacy are we creating? A shift is being seen across the…
Vodacom is now inviting applications for the 2026 intake to its Early Careers programmes, which aim to develop talent in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and offer meaningful employment and education opportunities. The programmes support Vodacom’s commitment to empowering youth in an inclusive digital society. “With digital technology reshaping the world of work, we…
Lerato Mailoane “Red meat is safe for consumption, and all protocols are in full effect at Karan Beef facilities.” That’s according to the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, during an oversite visit on Monday, 23 June 2025 at Karan Beef Feedlot in Heidelberg facility to combat the persistent Foot and mouth disease (FMD) Minister Steenhuisen…
Johannesburg, South Africa – As part of Men’s Mental Health Month, the City of Johannesburg’s Region G Health Department held a Men’s Day celebration to support and promote the well-being of male health workers. The event aimed to address the often-overlooked issue of men’s mental health and provide a platform for discussion and awareness. The…
Recently Gauteng MEC of Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, launched the province’s first-ever Municipal Economic Review and Outlook (MERO) report at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), the biggest stock exchange on the African continent. The MERO report, a partnership between the Gauteng Provincial Government and Ernst & Young – a multinational professional services firm…
Background On the 11th of April 2024, gantries of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project, popularly known as e-toll, were officially disconnected from the e-toll system across the province. Following the initial announcement by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana during his 2022 Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that e-tolls would be scrapped, the South African National Roads…
On Saturday 28 June 2025, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Velenkosi Hlabisa and senior members of his office will be visiting Kliptown in Region G, Johannesburg South. Minister Hlabisa will be leading an outreach initiative in Johannesburg, themed “Winter Risk Awareness”, focusing on disaster risk avoidance and preparedness from 8am in Nomzamo and…
The Supreme Audit Institutions 20 (SAI20) summit, chaired this year by the Office of the Auditor-General of South Africa, opened with a powerful message about the evolving and indispensable role of audit institutions in shaping the public governance agenda. Speaking at the press conference, the South African Auditor-General emphasized the collective duty of SAIs to…
To clamp down on the mismanagement of funds, Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi will remove three Heads of Departments (HOD) following failure to comply with lifestyle audits. Addressing the media, Premier Lesufi said that 37% were categorised as high-risk or failed the assessment following an investigation conducted by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). Lesufi said officials…
First National Bank (FNB) hosted its highly anticipated Retirement Insights Survey 2025 today, bringing together top financial experts, policymakers, and media to discuss the evolving retirement landscape in South Africa. Held at the elegant Venue in Morningside, Sandton, the event unpacked the findings of FNB’s annual survey, offering a deep dive into the savings habits,…
