The Gauteng Department of e-Government will be rolling out free WIFIin hostels located in the City of Johannesburg, known as the Gauteng Provincial Network (GPN). A consultative meeting was held with hostel leaders from the various hostels on 5 November 2025 to discuss the planned roll-out of the free WIFI as part of the GPN’s…
Tshegofatso Maakwe The Joburg Market Chief Executive Officer, Sello Makhubela, has received the 2025 World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Manager of the Year Award. The prestigious recognition was presented during the WUWM Global Conference held in Brussels, Belgium, on 7 November 2025. The award celebrates outstanding global leadership, innovation, sustainability, and community impact within the fresh…
Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile, has called on learners in Gauteng to celebrate in a responsible manner during their “Pens-Down Parties” at the end of this year’s final exams; MEC strongly urged pupils to avoid substance abuse, especially alcohol and drugs during pens down parties. The Gauteng Liquor Act of 2003 prohibits the selling or supplying of liquor to anyone under the age 18. All schools are declared alcohol-free…
The City of Johannesburg has officially reappointed Dr Floyd Warren Brink as City Manager — a familiar and respected figure known for his professionalism, dedication, and commitment to service delivery. Back at the helm, Dr Brink is set to hit the ground running, bringing renewed energy and focus to the City’s mission of building a…
South Africa’s schools and universities have quietly become critical pieces of national digital infrastructure, yet they remain among the easiest targets. It often starts with something small: a student connects their laptop to campus Wi-Fi and clicks on what looks like a routine admin request. A staff member falls for a well-crafted phishing email. A…
Story by James Pearson West Wits Mining has officially flicked the switch on underground production at its Qala Shallows gold project in South Africa’s famed Witwatersrand Basin. With the first ore now stockpiled and rigs humming below ground, the company has shifted from development to full-scale mining, setting the scene for a maiden gold pour in…
Godongwana’s appointment as acting president follows the recent designation of Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga as acting head of state during Ramaphosa’s trip to New York. Ramaphosa appointed Godongwana as the acting president because Deputy President Paul Mashatile is on leave during the period. RAMAPHOSA TRAVELS TO STRENGTHEN GLOBAL TIES Ramaphosa will begin his travels…
Bafana Bafana will line up against the globe’s best national soccer teams in June next year after coach Hugo Broos’ charges qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night. It was an emotional night at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga but after shrugging off the pressure that accompanied the final day of qualifying,…
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says his charges deserve to go to the FIFA World Cup in North America next year after working extremely hard to put themselves in contention in the last two years. The South African senior men’s national team assembled in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, on Monday morning ahead of their away World Cup…
Bafana Bafana have partnered with two of South Africa’s trusted personal care brands, Shield and Vaseline, in a new powerful partnership under the banner of “The Ultimate Defence.” This collaboration marks the beginning of a long-term commitment to support the South African senior men’s national team and the nation through a shared celebration of resilience,…
