In a fitting tribute to the spirit of the 1976 generation, young golfers stole the spotlight at the inaugural Golf4Change Jozi Youth Legacy Invitational, proving that when opportunity meets talent, the future shines brightly. Hosted by the Office of the MMC for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Thapelo Amad, the tournament took place at the…
The current education system is outdated, still preparing learners for an industrial-era workforce, while today’s society demands entrepreneurial thinking to enable our young people to create employment for themselves and others. Shaun Fuchs, Founder and CEO of Centennial Schools, says that entrepreneurship is key to stimulating economic growth and reducing youth unemployment, which is currently over…
The Joburg Property Company (JPC) has officially launched its Community Outreach Campaign, a citywide initiative aimed at bringing information about JPC programmes, services, projects, and opportunities directly to residents across Johannesburg through a series of JPC Community Awareness Sessions. The campaign forms part of JPC’s ongoing commitment to strengthening community engagement, improving public awareness, and…
The City of Johannesburg undertook inspections and enforcement actions against several businesses and properties found to be operating in contravention of municipal by-laws, zoning regulations, and other applicable legislation in Lehae. The operation involved officials from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), Development Planning Law Enforcement, City Power, Johannesburg Water, Emergency Management Services (EMS), Fire…
Eskom continues to strengthen the resilience of South Africa’s power system, sustaining measurable improvements in generation performance and network stability as winter demand intensifies. Year-on-year gains in generation availability, reduced unplanned outages, and lower reliance on diesel, alongside targeted interventions through the Load Reduction Elimination Programme, are enabling more households to access a stable and…
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, and the Gauteng Traffic Inspectorate (GTI) continue to strengthen road safety by enforcing compliance through sustained law enforcement operations across the province. Public transport compliance remains a key priority for the department, ensuring that operators and vehicles adhere to legislative requirements. This essential to protecting commuters and…
Mongadi Mafata As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, the City of Johannesburg is shining the spotlight on young professionals whose resilience and determination continue to inspire. One such employee is Farhin “Rhini” Delawala, whose remarkable story demonstrates how persistence can turn setbacks into success. Born in Thohoyandou and raised in Klerksdorp, North West, Delawala grew up…
The Football Associations of Cape Verde, Curaçao, Uzbekistan, Congo, Haiti, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and South Africa express their profound disappointment following the recent comments made by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin regarding the expansion of the FIFA World Cup and his characterization of many matches as being “uninteresting”. We respectfully but…
Millions of motorists will be brought under the AARTO system from 1 July 2026, as the government expands the framework to 62 additional municipalities. This marks Phase 2 of the long‑delayed national rollout, aimed at overhauling how traffic infringements are enforced across South Africa This marks Phase 2 of the long‑delayed national rollout, aimed at…
Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Inspector Samuel Mashaba has been placed on precautionary suspension by the Gauteng Provincial Government pending a formal disciplinary process. The suspension follows Mashaba’s testimony before the Madlanga Commission, where he made admissions suggesting serious breaches of the Public Service Code of Conduct and other laws governing public servants His admissions include…
