The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Development Planning Department, has commenced with the development of a comprehensive Inner City Street and Informal Trading Plan. Running from January 2025 to July 2026, this initiative is a critical step in reshaping Johannesburg’s Inner City into a more inclusive, accessible, and economically…
The Gauteng Department of Economic Development, in collaboration with the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), hosted a successful Youth Stakeholder Engagement on Friday, 30 May 2025, at the AIDC facility in Tshwane. The event brought together youth, industry leaders, civil society, labour, and government stakeholders to deliberate on the critical role of young people in…
Sundowns end season with fourteenth home win Mamelodi Sundowns finished their Betway Premiership campaign with a perfect home record, defeating Magesi 2-0 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Sunday. The league champions won all fourteen of their league home games this season in the process of bagging their 24th win of their Betway Premiership campaign….
May 14, 2025 In a world where people care more about being eco-friendly and responsible with technology, the Gauteng Department of e-Government (e-Gov) is leading the way. The department is making public services better through digital transformation, while also keeping a strong focus on protecting the environment. The e-Gov’s mission is all about making progress…
By Charmaine NkosiDurban University of Technology (DUT) hosts a transformative event, the Qhakaza Ladies Network. The network was established to uplift and empower female students with mentorship and sponsorship opportunities, as well as a whole lot of things where they can connect with one another to discuss social issues affecting them. The event took place…
By Charmaine Nkosi AS residents of Emhlabeni informal settlement in Lamontville, Durban, work to recover from the devastating floods of February, they also face a deeper crisis, government inaction and the failure of essential services. With no official support to rebuild their homes, families are left to fend for themselves, and frustration over unfulfilled promises…
By Charmaine Nkosi SOME day, AbahlalibaseMjondolo will have everything they pray for. Don’t expect it to happen tomorrow, though. On Sunday the community hosted a General Assembly at the YMCA Hall in Durban, to address critical issues such as housing, unemployment, poverty, and more. The assembly served as a vital platform for members to share…
Renowned saxophonist and jazz icon McCoy Mrubata has just returned from a highly successful spring tour across the United States, where he captivated audiences with his dynamic performances in both intimate duet settings and full-band showcases. U.S. Tour Highlights Maine Performances: Mrubata performed in a duet format with acclaimed American guitarist Gary Wittner, delivering a…
A New Era of Retail Investing King Alexander Investments, a bold new innovator in the LISP (linked investment service provider) investment platform space, has officially launched with a mission to rewrite the rules of retail investing in South Africa. Built for financial advisers and their clients, King Alexander Investments is simple and transparent but, at…
By Charmaine Nkosi The experience of the newly appointed mayor in Nkandla is expected to help her overcome challenges in bringing development to the people. Councillor Nonhlanhla Nzuza was officially inaugurated into the position of Mayor of Nkandla yesterday. Nzuza joined the council in 2000 as a ward councillor and later became a member of…
