ENGINEERING A SUSTAINABLE JOBURG: JDA MARKS WORLD ENGINEERING DAY

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,…

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GAUTENG GOVERNMENT’S R179.2 BILLION BUDGET TO IMPROVE SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE PROVINCE

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…

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MEC MAILE DISPENCE GAUTENG BUDGET: GPL

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…

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS A CHANCE TO FIX MUNICIPAL FAILURES: PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

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…

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MEC MAILE MANTAINS THAT DEPARTMENTS ARE PUSHING EXPENDITURE TO MEET THE SERVICE DELIVERY NEEDS OF PEOPLE IN GAUTENG

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…

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ESKOM’S IMPROVED GENERATION PERFORMANCE DRIVES CONTINUED GRID STABILITY AND LONG-TERM ENERGY SECURITY

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…

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ADIDAS DROPS LATEST 3D-PRINTED CLIMACOOL LACED: MEETING EVERY STEP WITH ALL-ROUND BREATHABILITY

 Adidas launches CLIMACOOL LACED in an all-white colorway, complete with ghost stripes and white laces.  The latest exploration of the brand’s new shoe-making process includes enhanced 360 airflow, taking breathability to the next level. The 3D-printed sneaker, first available in 2024 in limited quantities, drops today, widely available for wearers who seek optimum comfort during off-court everyday…

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