KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA (AFCFTA) CONFERENCE BY MEC LEBOGANG MAILE RADISSON BLU GAUTRAIN HOTEL, SANDTON

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN UNREVISED SPEECH!!! It is an honour and a privilege to stand before you this morning on this occasion of the 3rd Annual African Continental Free Trade Area Conference. This event is taking place during a very important month in the South African and global calendar. The month of July marks Mandela…

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KHATALA SET TO TRIPLE THE TOTALSPORTS WOMEN’S RACE EXPERIENCE IN DURBAN, CAPE TOWN AND JOBURG

Lesotho’s 10km national record holder, Neheng Khatala, is ready for triple the challenge this August when she takes on South Africa’s largest women’s month celebration – the Totalsports Women’s Race in Durban (Sunday, 3 August), Cape Town (Saturday, 9 August), and Johannesburg (Sunday, 17 August). Established in 2001, this iconic race continues to empower women…

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THE P0ECOMSTO, COUNCIL OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES: A NEW VOICE FOR POETRY, COMEDY, AND STORYTELLING IN SOUTH AFRICA

The Poetry, Comedy and Storytelling Council (PoeComSto Council) is proud to announce its official establishment as part of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture’s (DSAC) national drive to restructure and revitalise South Africa’s creative sector. PoeComSto is one of 17 newly formed Sector Cluster Councils developed through the August 2024 bosberaad consultation with artists…

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SASOL BANYANA BANYANA HAVE GONE PASSED THE QUARTER FINALS OF COSAFA CUP INTO THE SEMIS

Kopano Monaheng SASOL Banyana Banyana midfield maestro Regina Mogolola has emphasised the importance of securing victory in their next fixture, a semifinals match against Zimbabwe. Yesterday (24 February) the girls played out to a one-all draw against Lesotho, the results the host nation were expecting to get. A disappointed Regina said: “Against Lesotho we started…

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SLOVO PARK STEPS INTO JOHANNESBURG’S SMART CITY FUTURE

The City of Johannesburg welcomed the successful launch of the Smart Wi-Fi Pole in Slovo Park, marking an important milestone in advancing digital inclusion and strengthening smart city infrastructure across the municipality. The launch event was attended by close to 500 community members, including residents from Slovo Park and neighbouring communities. The strong turnout reflects…

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Yetta Nathan ECD and Community Centre reaches 39% construction milestone

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Social Development Department, is making meaningful strides in the construction of the Yetta Nathan Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Community Centre in Orlando West, Soweto. The project has now reached 39% completion, marking a significant milestone in delivering a sustainable, inclusive, and community-driven public facility. Located on November…

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