Konica Minolta South Africa (KMSA) has confirmed the renewal of its sponsorship of the Sibanye-Stillwater Super League for the 2026 season, reaffirming its long-term commitment to grassroots sport and the values of community and unity that define rugby in South Africa. As a trusted technology and solutions partner across multiple industries, Konica Minolta South Africa…
In an ironic twist, 2026 SASSA grant increases may be lower than expected due to the country’s much-improved inflation. You may recall that in 2025, social-welfare payouts increased by a sizeable 4.8%, in line with the preceding year’s inflation figure (5.3%). The same increases applied to civil servants and government workers. Therefore, by that same measure,…
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), the City of Johannesburg’s entity responsible for greening, horticultural, and maintenance services, has implemented targeted maintenance schedules to address seasonal backlogs caused by recent heavy rains. JCPZ oversees more than 20,000 hectares of green open spaces across Johannesburg, including flagship parks, conservation areas, a botanic garden, 134 conservation sites,…
As schools across Gauteng reopen next week, the provincial Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has issued a firm warning to scholar transport operators, saying unroadworthy vehicles and those operating without valid permits will be impounded immediately. The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, said the safety of learners is non-negotiable and that…
The beloved Soweto In Colours Countdown returns for its 14th edition on 31 December 2025, promising an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration at the iconic Soweto Theatre. Running from 6 pm – 5 am, this annual lifestyle and entertainment event continues to serve as a safe, inclusive, and vibrant space for the community of Soweto…
As part of our continued commitment to delivering dignity for all, the Department of Home Affairs is extending operating hours at offices from 8 to 19 December 2025, and from 5 to 16 January 2026, by an additional two hours daily for applications and collections of enabling documents. On these days, offices will close at…
It’s a time for meaningful giving of gifts, festive activities Celebrity Drive, together with its partner brands, hosted a special Christmas Lighting event on Wednesday, 3 December 2025 at Sun City. This annual affair, famous for carols and fireworks, marks the official start of the festive season in the North West province and included the…
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg, has begun implementing the High Court Precinct Public Environment Upgrade (PEU) Project — a major initiative to transform the public environment around the Johannesburg High Court into a safer, more accessible and vibrant urban precinct. The project focuses on the area surrounding the Gauteng Local…
Newly crowned Miss South Africa 2025, Qhawekazi Mazaleni, received a historic and heartfelt homecoming this past weekend as she returned to her birthplace, Falakahla Village in Ward 12, Dutywa, to celebrate her national triumph with the community that raised her. Mazaleni’s victory at the Miss South Africa Finale marks a milestone for the Eastern Cape,…
This weekend (6 and 7 December 2025), Joburg Child Welfare (JCW), in partnership with the Johannesburg Artist Market (JAM), formerly 27 Boxes in Melville, will launch the Play Café, a safe, fully supervised and creative space designed to give Johannesburg children and families a secure environment for children to play at a time when child-safety…
