Middendorp emphasizes that coaching Chiefs requires more than just tactical knowledge—it demands resilience, adaptability, and the ability to handle immense pressure. The article notes that no Kaizer Chiefs players were included in the latest 37-man Bafana Bafana squad, which underscores current challenges at the club. Middendorp shared these thoughts on his LinkedIn account, reflecting his…
Historic milestone: RBL travels to Africa for the first time | Friendly match against record champions Mamelodi Sundowns | Base camp in Johannesburg RB Leipzig is setting another strong international marker and will travel to South Africa for the first time in the club’s history. As part of the tour “RE KAOFELA” (English: all together),…
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) joined the global community in marking World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development. Recognised by UNESCO, the day, which is observed on 4 March, highlights the vital role engineers play in addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including climate change, rapid urbanisation, and the pursuit of sustainable development. This year’s theme,…
The tabling of this Budget takes place during an important month in the calendar of therepublic – Human Rights Month. During this month, we are reflecting on the country’sconstitutional democracy, promoting human rights, and commemorating the struggle againstapartheid. The theme speaks to “Making Human Dignity Real,” which, for us as civil servants,means ensuring that the…
Everyone will be paying attention to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature today, where Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC, Lebogang Maile, is dispensing the Gauteng Provincial Government Budget 2026/27. “Gauteng Provincial Government is working to expand public services such as health and education; grow an inclusive economy, create jobs, and fight crime.” Moreover, the statement explained…
A 37-man squad has been confirmed, which is larger than usual, likely to give the coach flexibility in selections. The squad is assembled in preparation for South Africa’s participation in Group A, where they secured an automatic ticket. Coach Manqoba Mngqithi has expressed confidence in the team, noting strengths that others may be overlooking. The…
President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted that many municipalities struggle with financial stability, poor revenue management, and weak financial discipline, which worsen service delivery and infrastructure backlogs. He emphasized that the upcoming 2026 local government elections should be seen as an opportunity to fix municipal failures, not just as a platform for political campaigning. Ramaphosa called for…
The Gauteng Provincial Government entered the 2025/26 financial year with a main budget of R172.3 billion, which was later adjusted to R175.6 billion and adopted by the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. This amount, though significant, is insufficient to deal with the monumental structural challenges that confront the Gauteng Province, whose demographic profile as the most populous…
Eskom’s generation fleet continues to show sustained improvement, with the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) remaining above 65% mark, currently at 65.31% for the financial year to date (1 April 2025 to 05 March 2026). This upward momentum reflects ongoing progress in restoring power station reliability, reinforcing system stability, and advancing Eskom’s operational recovery. The generation…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has travelled to the United States. The purpose of the trip is to attend the funeral of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson. Jackson was a prominent figure in the fight for freedom and equality, widely respected by global leaders. His passing has drawn international attention, with leaders from around the world paying…
