Cannabis is once again in the news in South Africa, with the recent announcement by various government departments of a national cannabis master plan to establish a formal cannabis and hemp industry. At the same time, the government has a long-standing commitment to protecting its local biodiversity, which is embodied in the National Environmental Management:…
The City of Johannesburg council has approved the Hostel Revitalisation Unitary Plan today, September 2, 2025. This plan was tabled by the MMC of Human Settlements, Councillor Mlungisi Mabaso. This approval enables the Department of Human Settlements to proceed with implementing the plan, which aims to transform hostels throughout the city and address their ongoing…
By KOPANO MONAHENG WIN at all costs. That is how Mamelodi Sundowns will approach their MTN8 semi-final first-leg clash when they take on Golden Arrows on Sunday at Lucas Moripe stadium. Kick-off is at 3pm. The Tshwane side have been winning their matches so far this season, although they have not always been as clinical…
Ernst Wittmann Mandela Day (18 July) encourages South Africans to spend 67 minutes of their time giving back to their communities, or one minute for each of the 67 years former President Nelson Mandela dedicated to public service and fighting for human rights. One of the ways that individuals and companies can make a positive…
THE Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has shifted its new Digital and Health Action Pathways into a higher gear in order to accelerate the continent’s economic transformation by identifying and driving solutions to problems that slow progress. Convening on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda on 15 May, the GABI Solutions…
Earlier this year, Formula 1® and The Cruise Division of MSC Group, made up of MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys, announced a multi-year extension of their Global Partnership through 2030, further strengthening the cruise company’s collaboration with the prestigious motorsport. The three newly announced title sponsorships are in addition to existing trackside branding and hospitality…
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…
LEGISLATIVE BACKGROUND At the end of every month, Accounting Officers of municipalities submit financial statements to the Gauteng Provincial Treasury detailing their state of municipal budgets as required by Section 71.1 of the Municipal Finance Management Act, No.56 of 2003 (MFMA). Furthermore, on a quarterly basis, the Gauteng Provincial Treasury compiles a consolidated statement on…
All departments and entities in the Gauteng Provincial Government tabled their 2024/25 Annual Reports at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. This was done in compliance with Section 40 of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999.These Annual Reports provided a consolidated view of the financial position, financial performance and the cashflow of each department…
By KOPANO MONAHENGAS the country celebrates Women’s Month, Dean Macpherson confirms if women are better at owning and managing businesses in construction. The Minister of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure told Ezimtoti News: “I think that the results speak for themselves.“Look at the quality of work that we are seeing here tonight. We…
