A South African Football Association (SAFA) delegation led by President Dr Danny Jordaan visited late Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams’ family home in Idas Valley, in Stellenbosch, to pay their respects on Monday. Tributes continue to pour in following the passing of the much-loved 25-year-old midfielder this past weekend. Adams was with…
Meteorologists and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirm a rapidly developing strong El Niño, possibly one of the strongest on record. Sea surface temperatures may rise more than 2°C above average, driving extreme weather: heatwaves, drought, veld‑fire risk, and heavy rainfall globally. In South Africa, El Niño typically brings warmer, drier conditions across summer‑rainfall provinces…
DA federal leader Geordin Hill‑Lewis has formally urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to end the year‑long acting minister arrangement and appoint a permanent Minister of Police. Hill‑Lewis argues that leadership uncertainty is unacceptable amid rising murder, extortion, gang violence, infrastructure sabotage, and organised crime. He frames the request as part of the Government of National Unity’s…
The Gauteng Department of e-Government, in partnership with Microsoft, will host the Youth Tech Expo (YTE) G13 Hackathon Finale from 7 to 8 July 2026 at the Microsoft Offices in Johannesburg, followed by a closing ceremony on 9 July 2026, also at the Microsoft Offices in Johannesburg. The closing ceremony will be led by Gauteng…
It is an honour and a profound privilege to rise in this House to table the 2026/27 Budget Vote of both the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development and the Gauteng Infrastructure Financing Agency (GIFA). This Budget Vote is about building a capable state, accelerating infrastructure delivery, preserving public assets, tackling unemployment and building a modern…
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, today intensified engagements with taxi associations as part of a targeted programme to address taxi violence, improve service delivery, and strengthen partnerships with the public transport sector. MEC Diale-Tlabela visited the Faraday Taxi Association in Johannesburg to assess whether the Department of Roads and Transport is effectively…
The City of Johannesburg has noted recent media reports portraying the City’s third-quarter financial performance as evidence of a municipality in crisis. This interpretation is not supported by the full performance report, which reflects a municipality making measurable progress while candidly acknowledging areas requiring improvement. The City’s 2025/26 Third-Quarter Performance Report demonstrates steady improvements in…
Phophi Nematangari of Jaguars during the 2026 Telkom Netball League, Power Week 2 match between Gauteng Jaguars and Kingdom Stars at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg on 22 May 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix Every hero has a first pass. For Phophi Nematangari, hers came at a school sports day in Grade 1. What started as a simple introduction…
Jenny Martin Every day, the Shalom Day Centre in Richie, Northern Cape, closes at noon because it cannot afford to provide lunch or snacks for the 56 children aged between two and five, in its care. Due to high unemployment in the area, only 20% of parents can afford to make a minimal contribution to the centre’s…
The role of the fuel station is changing. What was once a straightforward stop for petrol and diesel is evolving into something broader and more convenient, with a growing range of services and everyday essentials on offer. The recent Trade Intelligence/Nedbank report (Forecourt Retail Report 2025/26) found that 46% of visitors to a fuel station…
