Koketso Maraba Deputy President Paul Mashatile launched the Clean Cities and Towns Campaign in Kliptown, Soweto, on Friday, 6 June 2025 which focuses on tackling urban waste, promoting environmental responsibility, and encouraging pride in public spaces. Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, joined the Deputy President to show full support for the initiative….
Even professionally fitted, well-maintained, and technically sound private solar installations may soon be disconnected or heavily fined by municipalities or utility provider Eskom if the correct paperwork is not in order, warns a leading solar expert. “Eskom and government are tightening the enforcement of regulations on rooftop solar, after recently confirming that satellite technology will…
NEW-BUILD PROPERTY TO OPEN IN 2028 AT VICTORIA FALLS – A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE AND ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST ICONIC NATURAL WONDERS Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has announced the signing of Novotel Victoria Falls, a landmark project set within Victoria Falls – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven…
Caption: Dr Daniel Mosako (Artist), and Dr Lebohang Liepollo Pheko. Photo by Thabo Motlhabi THABO MOTLHABI Dr. Motsoko Pheko’s legacy as a Pan- Africanist, scholar, and activist is profoundly encapsulated through his extensive body of work and the recent archival exhibition at Unisa Main Campus Pretoria. This event was organised by Unisa Libraries and Information…
The Pilanesberg region has built a reputation as one of South Africa’s top safari destinations, attracting visitors from around the world eager to see the big five and experience the bush. But while game viewing remains a major drawcard, a new layer of tourism is being added. It places local culture, history and community at…
Today, the City of Johannesburg and the Gauteng Provincial Government came together to commemorate the 49th anniversary of the June 16, 1976 uprising, a pivotal moment in South Africa’s history. The event, which marked a turning point in the struggle for freedom, justice, and equality, was remembered at the Hector Pieterson Memorial. The commemoration was…
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….
