By THABO MOTLHABIIT’S better late than never.With Grade 12 learners preparing to write their final examinations, a donation of 1 000 scientific calculators has come at a crucial time for learners at Mandisa Shiceka School Specialising in Mathematics, Science and Technology. The calculators were officially handed over to the school during a ceremony held at…
Tana Malinga The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with ICLEI Africa and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), hosted the CiBiX Workshop last Friday at the Magals Training Academy. This workshop, part of the global UrbanShift programme, aims to bring the City and private businesses together to find smart,…
The power system continues to operate reliably, showing ongoing resilience in effectively meeting winter electricity demand. When occasional system constraints arise, they are effectively managed through the strategic deployment of emergency reserves during morning and evening peak periods. Since 15 May 2025, there has been no loadshedding, with only 26 hours recorded between 1 April…
Most of us have heard the advice… “eat less sugar”. But that advice becomes more complicated when we apply it to everyday life. What happens to the two teaspoons of sugar in your morning coffee? The sugar sprinkled over breakfast? The afternoon cup of tea? Or the sugar you routinely add when baking at home?For…
KOPANO MONAHENG MILLIONS of South Africans adore RocoMamas because of its welcoming atmosphere, compassionate staff, and affordable food and drink prices. They serve delicious and nutritious food. RocoMamas is found in more than 100 countries across the world, and it has over 80 shops in South Africa. If I had the chance again, I would…
We need entrepreneurship in order to create more jobs in this nation. This has been the call of the Kasi people to rise up and be leaders in society so that the masses of this country can put food on the table for their families. Talente Radebe, owner of a restaurant House Number 2, situated…
The Junior Springboks became the third South African team to claim world champion status by outplaying New Zealand 23-15 in the World Rugby U20 Championship Final in Rovigo on Saturday night. The SA U20s join the reigning Rugby World Cup champions, the Springboks, and the Blitzboks at the top of the World Rugby competition podium….
Close to 2 000 leak events detected and contained and about 10 000 geysers connected – 5 years in the making. Over the past 18 months, Nedbank’s Senseable Geyser programme has delivered over R50 million in energy savings for Nedbank Insurance clients. The programme’s technology, which is managed through the Sensor Connect app, monitors close…
The City of Johannesburg’s commitment to participatory governance was on full display as residents from all 16 wards in Region E gathered at Marlboro Community Hall for a crucial Integrated Development Planning (IDP) engagement. The session drew a strong turnout, underscoring the community’s eagerness to shape the city’s development priorities and hold leadership accountable on service delivery. Chaired by…
Background On the 11th of April 2024, gantries of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project, popularly known as e-toll, were officially disconnected from the e-toll system across the province. Following the initial announcement by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana during his 2022 Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that e-tolls would be scrapped, the South African National Roads…
