NOVA 13 RATED WITHOUT FEAR OF FAVOUR –SMARTPHONE USERS LIKE IT AND THEY SAY IT’S A SHEER QUALITY GADGET Believe it or not !!!Buying a smartphone these days is fast becoming a headache, taxing and very confusing due to over saturated cell phone variety in the market. Smartphones have entrenched themselves in our daily lives and…
Standard Bank Group has announced an adjustment to its executive retirement age, increasing the normal retirement age for executives from 60 to 63 years. This change forms part of the Group’s ongoing commitment to attracting, retaining, and nurturing top-tier talent. This change will take effect on 1 January 2026. All other employees’ normal retirement age…
Dudu Lushaba A recent public polling survey conducted by the City’s Environment and Infrastructure Services Department [EISD], in partnership with Breathe Cities and the Clean Air Fund, reveals widespread concern over air quality among residents. The survey, involving over 3,000 participants, aimed to gather crucial data to inform the development of a tailored Clean Air…
Lerato Mailoane “Red meat is safe for consumption, and all protocols are in full effect at Karan Beef facilities.” That’s according to the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, during an oversite visit on Monday, 23 June 2025 at Karan Beef Feedlot in Heidelberg facility to combat the persistent Foot and mouth disease (FMD) Minister Steenhuisen…
Lerato Mailoane To clamp down on the mismanagement of funds, Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi will remove three Heads of Departments (HOD) following failure to comply with lifestyle audits. Addressing the media, Premier Lesufi said that 37% were categorised as high-risk or failed the assessment following an investigation conducted by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). Lesufi…
Charne Moshoadiba In commemoration of Youth Month, the City of Johannesburg, led by Member of the Mayoral Committee [MMC] for Finance, Cllr. Margaret Arnolds, hosted a vital financial literacy programme at Bonwelong Primary School in Ivory Park, Region A. This initiative, held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, aimed to empower Grade 7 learners with essential…
The Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo Ralehoko has called on parents and guardians to ensure that their children are vaccinated and work with health teams conducting school and community campaigns to halt measles outbreak as cases rise. “We must close the immunity gap in our communities and prevent further spread of the…
Since its launch in 2019, the Soshanguve Engineering School of Specialisation has been a beacon of hope and innovation for learners from Soshanguve and surrounding communities. Focusing on automotive and engineering Specialisation, this no-fee school has consistently produced high academic performers, young inventors and global participants. In January 2023, the school received the Harry Gwala…
The power system remains stable and continues to demonstrate resilience in response to increased electricity demand. While occasional system constraints are experienced and managed, sufficient emergency reserves are in place and are strategically deployed to support demand during morning and evening peak periods. To further enhance grid stability, Eskom plans to return a total of…
Tiisetso Ngoedi The MEC for Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Jacob Mamabolo, has issued a firm condemnation of so-called “construction mafias” armed criminal groups disrupting key infrastructure projects in Gauteng. Speaking during an interview on SABC Morning Live, Mamabolo revealed how these syndicates pose as local business forums, using threats and violence…
