President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the loss of multiple lives in incidents in the Eastern Cape that have been linked to severe weather conditions. Six bodies were recovered near Mthatha and another near Tsolo in the Eastern Cape in incidents arising from flooding. In the aftermath of another incident, three children have…
This June, Soweto will resonate with the indomitable spirit of defiance and cultural expression as it commemorates the 49th anniversary of the June 16 Uprising through a powerful revival of the iconic protest musical, Sarafina!. Taking place from 14 to 16 June, the event promises to immerse attendees in a rich tapestry of community, creativity,…
“Would you allow this to happen to your child?” and “Don’t block your ears; hear us out!” were the powerful messages echoed during a children’s march hosted by the Gauteng Department of Social Development in collaboration with child protection groups. The event provided a platform for children to express their safety concerns directly to the Minister…
Luyanda LunikaA quiet revolution of innovation and hope is unfolding in Johannesburg, driven by Joburg’s Smart City Office in collaboration with Wits University. Since 2020, their unique Smart City Innovation Challenge has aimed to empower Johannesburg residents to become architects of their own urban future. Each year, the initiative invites residents, small business owners, students, and City…
The Minister of Finance’s decision to proceed with an above-inflation excise increase on beer in Budget 3.0 is intensifying pressure on beer producers and is likely to further encourage the illicit alcohol trade, warns the Beer Association of South Africa (BASA). South Africa’s beer producers continue to face escalating input costs, weakening consumer demand, and…
The Cities of Johannesburg and Tshwane are two of South Africa’s most dynamic and forward-thinking metropolises, have been appointed as the Co-Chairs of the Urban 20 (U20) for the 2025 cycle, following the handover from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo in November 2024. This historic appointment marks a significant milestone not only for South Africa but for the…
Brümilda Swartbooi Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) Officer Sibongile Nkabinde has bravely unveiled her 18-year battle with gambling addiction and her subsequent journey to recovery in her new book, Dice of Despair. The raw and unfiltered account, launched on Saturday, 31 May 2025, at the Roodepoort Theatre, is now officially available for purchase. Nkabinde describes the…
Thursday 5th June 2025 marked a significant milestone in the province’s journey towards safer and smarter roads as Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, alongside MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, officially unveiled the new high-tech, tamper-proof provincial new number plate pilot system at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. The new intelligent number plate system represents…
CHAMPION Gerda Steyn clinched her fourth Comrades Marathon women’s title with a dominant performance on Sunday, showcasing her ultra marathon dominance in South Africa once more. Picture: Henk Kruger Independent Media On Sunday 8 June, when the 98th edition of the Comrades Marathon takes to the roads between Pietermaritzburg and Durban, many of the 22,677 runners…
Ernst Wittmann Wherever your team works, remote, hybrid, or on-site, one thing’s certain: they’re never far from their phones. It’s one of the constants of modern work life. But for forward-thinking organisations, the personal smartphone is no longer just a communication tool, it’s becoming a gateway to smarter productivity through generative AI (GenAI). The rise…
