DED Concludes Youth Skills Programme in Roadworks and Maintenance

The City of Johannesburg Department of Economic Development (DED) has successfully completed a Skills Development Programme for the National Certificate: Construction in Roadworks and Maintenance. The graduation ceremony will be held on the 26 June 2025 at the South West TVET college (SWGC) Molapo, Soweto This initiative enrolled 368 unemployed youth for a 12-month training…

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SOUTH AFRICA’S BRIGHTEST BUSINESS MINDS BATTLE IT OUT IN PITCH & POLISH 2025

A record-breaking 2 500+ business owners from all corners of South Africa entered the Nedbank Pitch & Polish 2025 competition. This year’s entries embody the diverse, solution-driven spirit of South African entrepreneurs – from AI-driven accessibility tools that assist the visually impaired to a no-demolition-necessary home renovation solution and bioactive toilet paper that promotes a healthier…

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MEC MAZIBUKO HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF NPO’S IN SERVICE DELIVERY OPERATIONS

As part of the Gauteng Integrated Provincial Service Delivery Operation, MEC for Social Development, Faith Mazibuko, paid a surprise visit to the Kagiso Prototype and Bokoni Drop-in Centre recently. The operation was held at the Kagiso Sports Complex in Mogale City’s Western Corridor, bringing together multiple government Departments and agencies under one banner to improve service…

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JOBURG MARKET SUPPORTS KNOWLEDGE SHARING AT NWU FARMERS DAY

Farmers, researchers and industry stakeholders gathered at the North West University’s (NWU) Pienaarskamp Agriculture Farm for the NWU Farmers Day, where the Joburg Market was among the participants contributing to discussions on sustainable agriculture under the theme “Sustainable Agriculture: Crossing Boundaries”. The programme featured a range of informative sessions and interactive activities designed to equip…

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CLOSING THE SPORT GAP!

Kopano Monaheng FOR kids to be successful in sports, they need more resources.That’s where Suzuki Auto South Africa comes into the picture. The donation of five bags filled with cricket equipment worth over R140 000 have been donated to the Cricket South Africa (CSA) in support of grassroots cricket development in the country. These cricket…

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CLINIX CUP LANDS IN WELKOM!

Kopano Monaheng It can be tricky to anticipate growth or predict the direction a business will take in the future. For business owners like Oscar Maseme and his wife, Dolly, there are many factors to consider when evaluating the prospective survival and expansion of their football club: The type of players they sign and, most…

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PIKITUP TEMPORARILY CLOSES ROBINSON LANDFILL DUE TO FIRE OUTBREAK

Pikitup, the waste management company of the City of Johannesburg, has made the decision to temporarily close the Robinson landfill following the outbreak of a fire at the site. This precautionary measure underscores our commitment to prioritising the safety of our personnel, customers, service providers, and surrounding residents, as well as the protection of our…

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