The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety welcomes the presentation of the 3rd Quarter Crime Statistics for the 2024/25 Financial Year by the Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Tommy Mthombeni, presented before the Committee on Friday, 7 March 2025. The report reflects a significant decrease of 6.5%, equivalent to 7,563 counts, compared to the…
Brümilda Swartbooi Riveting and thought-provoking best describe Johannesburg-born visual artist Mahube Diseko’s latest international exhibition on queer representation. By day, Mahube is an intern at Community Development’s Information Services, assisting with digitising the City’s museums and galleries. This work intertwines with her artistic passion, which she pursues in her free time. As an artist, she…
To mark the 17th edition of the prestigious Joburg Open Internal Golf Tournament, golfers, guests, and sponsors gathered at Houghton Golf Club on the evening of Monday, 3 March 2025 for the sponsors’ welcome function. In recent weeks, the City of Johannesburg has been in the global spotlight, hosting or launching several premier international events,…
The Health and Wellness Portfolio Committee remains committed to ensuring that maternal health is a top priority in Gauteng’s healthcare system. While progress has been made in reducing maternal mortality rates, serious challenges remain, particularly in the accurate reporting of maternal deaths, staff shortages, and delays in expectant mothers accessing care. Through its oversight role,…
The North West Department of Human Settlements led by MEC Gaoage Oageng Molapisi continues in its quest to unblock blocked projects across the province. This was testament during the recent Thuntsha Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Programme at Maquassie Hills Local Municipality wherein the department handed over four (4) houses to beneficiaries. Eighty-four (84) year-old Lydia…
Adidas Soccer launched a brand new adicolor range of 70s and 80s-inspired tracksuits and t-shirts, giving a fresh twist on the club’s retro colorways. Designed with a slim fit in premium pique material, the track top features engineered 3-Stripes tape, a ribbed collar and cuffs, convenient zipped side pockets, and flock-printed trefoil and club crest…
On the 29th of October 2024, the Gauteng MEC of Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, and a delegation comprising of senior officials in the Gauteng Provincial Treasury, met with the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Dr. Nasiphi Moya, and her delegation, to deliberate on the state of finances and governance in the administrative…
Banyana Banyana lost their away international friendly match against England 1-2 in Coventry, UK, on Tuesday night, but the African champions displayed tons of character and even won the admiration of the home supporters after a brave performance. More than 24 000 fans filled the Coventry Building Society Arena and they cheered with excitement as…
From the Gogos raising grandchildren on pension money to single mothers working hard to make ends meet and keep the lights on at home, the women of Alexandra Township shoulder many a heavy burden. However, through a sewing programme run by Rays of Hope that aims to empower and equip women in Alexandra with skills…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 1.5 billion people worldwide live with some level of hearing loss. In many instances, this is a consequence of ageing, with 30% of people over 60 years of age having hearing loss. However, WHO says that 50% of hearing loss can be prevented through public health measures. One major…
