The Johannesburg Development Agency [JDA], acting on behalf of the City’s Transport Department, has commenced preparatory work for Phase 2 of the Rosebank Public Transport Facility upgrade. This project aims to modernise the bustling facility, located on Cradock Avenue with access from Biermann and Jellicoe Avenues, to meet the burgeoning commuter demand in the rapidly expanding Rosebank precinct. The…
Improving patient experience of care is at the core of the Gauteng Department of Health’s (GDoH) priorities. Central to this is the continuous on boarding of more health facilities into the I Serve With a Smile (ISWAS) campaign. Tambo Memorial Hospital in Boksburg joined the list of facilities who have now institutionalised the campaign. MEC…
Daisy Lesenyego The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) has launched a new Digital Application Process to streamline applications for affordable rental housing, enhance security, and combat fraud. This innovative system aims to guide residents through a transparent application journey, ensuring clarity and preventing misinformation. Central to the new process is a QR code-based pre-screening registration, serving as the…
Become more aware of how you’re spending your cash and you’ll be able to live within your means. You got through your Grade 12 exams and now you’ve made the wise decision to expand your education further – congrats! Even more exciting is that you’ll be spending the next few years living as a student….
Minister of Social Development, Nokuzola Sisisi-Tolashe commemorates World Elder Abuse Awareness Day which was on June 15. This day serves as a critical reminder of the urgent need to protect and uphold the rights of older persons and to address the alarming incidents of abuse and violence against them. The event took place at Fort…
Renowned US musician Aubrey Ghent Jr. also known as AJ Ghent and His Singing Guitar is set to perform at the Big To Arena in Carnival City, Johannesburg on 10 & 11 October 2025. “I am incredibly excited to be touching down in South Africa to connect with music lovers. I can’t wait to meet…
SELLOANE NTSHONYANEThe reopening of Hamberg cemetery in Roodepoort is underway after being inactive for almost 37 years. The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (ZCPZ) is opening the cemetery after finding at least 1 500 new burial sites which will preferably accommodate anyone living 28 to 37 minutes away.ZCPZ confirmed that burial prices at Hamberg Cemetery…
New Number PlateLerato Mailoane The long wait is finally over. The Gauteng Provincial Government has finally launched a new high-tech, tamper-proof number plate pilot system at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on Thursday afternoon. Staying true to Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s commitment to fighting crime in the province, this new innovative number plate system is…
Charting the journey of Rea Vaya and fast-tracking the future of public transport in Joburg When the City of Johannesburg launched Rea Vaya in August 2009, it marked a historic moment—not just for the city, but for the entire continent. As the first full Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Africa, Rea Vaya was a…
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) has announced the lineup of artists and entertainers who will headline halftime performances when the 2025 BAL Playoffs get underway at SunBet Arena in Pretoria from Friday, 6 June – Saturday, 14 June. Award-winning music artist Cassper Nyovest will headline the opening night when he takes the stage during a…
