Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, recently met with all public transport operators in Soweto as part of efforts to find lasting solutions to issues affecting the sector. Stakeholders included local taxi associations, e-hailing service operators and law-enforcement officials where she strongly condemned the violent incident that took place. This comes in a…
Mahlatze Vokal’s Mzansi Vendor Love Celebrates Women’s Month with Heartfelt Trading Places with Gogo Vendors Event in Polokwane In a heartfelt tribute to South Africa’s street vendors, Mzansi Vendor Love, founded by Mahlatze Vokal, hosted its annual Trading Places with Gogo Vendors event on August 8, 2025, in Polokwane, celebrating Women’s Month by honoring the…
During the Woman’s month, arguably one of the most important libraries in Africa reached its 90 year milestone. Housing more than 1.5 million books and serving over 250 million members, the Johannesburg City Library (JCL) is one of Africa’s most cherished public treasures. The Johannesburg City Library building was constructed from 1930 to 1935 and…
Soweto, Johannesburg — The countdown has officially begun for one of South Africa’s most loved culinary celebrations. Tickets are now on sale for the 8th Annual Soweto Kota Festival, set to take place on Saturday, 6 September, and Sunday, 7 September 2025, at the Dobsonville Rugby Grounds (next to Dobsonville Stadium). This much-anticipated event continues…
One of Mzansi’s biggest brand known for its bread and other wheat-based products is serious about making a difference in communities they serve. This was evident when they re-visited a quintile 3 Ikaneng primary school in Diepkloof Soweto, where their Siyasizana Play better initiative kickstarted two years ago. This time around they came to celebrate…
Maseipati Tsotsotso The City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services, under the Department of Community Development, recently held a community outreach programme in the Jerusalem informal settlement in Roodepoort. Organised by the Florida Library, the initiative brought much-needed support to families affected by recent shack fires. Staff donated second-hand clothes, shoes, and blankets to assist…
Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Tasneem Motara, joined hundreds of volunteers from Habitat for Humanity South Africa, Sanlam, and Henkel to build homes for vulnerable members of the Orange Farm community, south of Johannesburg. The initiative formed part of International Mandela Day celebrations under the theme: “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and…
A single act of kindness can bring someone hope — and in return, it can uplift your own well-being. Mandela Day isn’t just a day on the calendar; it’s a powerful reminder that we all have the ability to make a difference, no matter how small.At SADAG, this day carries special meaning. We were founded…
Dudu Lushaba A recent public polling survey conducted by the City’s Environment and Infrastructure Services Department [EISD], in partnership with Breathe Cities and the Clean Air Fund, reveals widespread concern over air quality among residents. The survey, involving over 3,000 participants, aimed to gather crucial data to inform the development of a tailored Clean Air…
Tinyiko Barbara Ngobeni Advocate Nolitha Vuyolwethu Ntebe has etched her name in history as the first woman appointed Integrity Commissioner for the City of Johannesburg. In this groundbreaking role, she is resolutely committed to championing ethical governance, empowering councillors, and cultivating a pervasive culture of integrity. “I am not a lion, nor a toothless dog,” she asserts, clarifying…
