GAUTENG’S GUIDELINE TO IMPROVING MUNICIPAL PERFOMANCE

Lerato Mailoane The Gauteng Provincial Government will introduce a series of key performance indicators to track and improve municipal performance across the province.  This framework aims to provide measurable targets to guide the turnaround of municipalities facing significant challenges. Addressing the end of the two-day Local Government Summit, MEC for Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance…

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SCHOLAR TRANSPORT SAFETY AT THE CORE OF GAUTENG GOVERMENT’S PRIORITY.

The Gauteng Provincial Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing scholar transport safety following a series of concerning incidents in the province. The most recent occurred earlier this week when 42 learners from Relebogile Secondary School in Carletonville were involved in a serious scholar transport accident. In response to this and other incidents, Gauteng Education…

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GPG AWAITS EXPERTS’ REPORT ON CHILDREN DEATHS LINKED TO SNACK CONSUMPTION

The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is collaborating with public health experts to assess the extent of a growing public health concern following the recent deaths of children in townships after consuming snacks from foreign-owned shops. This investigation comes after the tragic deaths of six children in Naledi, Soweto, who died after consuming snacks purchased from…

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STANDARD BANK AFRICA TRADE BAROMETER: TANZANIA LEAPS AHEAD IN TRADE ATTRACTIVENESS RANKINGS, WHILE GHANA EXITS TOP 3

Tanzania is now ranked 4th highest in terms of overall attractiveness for trade in Africa. Its leap in the rankings was boosted by the country’s substantial investments in infrastructure and better access to finance, enabling businesses to engage more actively in cross-border trade. On the downside, Ghana experienced a sharp decline, moving from the 3rd…

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SMART TECHNOLOGY BOOSTS JOHANNESBURG METRO BUS SAFETY

Queen Baloyi The Eye on the Bus initiative has since its inception brought about significant improvements in safety, operational efficiency, and accountability within the Johannesburg Metro-Bus system. It is a cornerstone of efforts to enhance the City’s urban transportation landscape. “By providing real-time surveillance and incident monitoring, the project ensures that the safety of both passengers…

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