Mahlodi Lerutla Olga Kone Tlangelani Mkhatshwa A pet shop owner in Lenasia, Gauteng, was this month fined R1,500 after being caught keeping and selling leopard tortoises without a permit. The arrest was made by environmental inspectors from the Gauteng Department of Environment (GDenv) along with a local police officer, following a tip-off from a concerned…
Eskom’s promise of a stable grid through the 2025 winter comes with a significant caveat: South Africans might avoid the dark, but at a steep price, warns Rein Snoeck Henkemans, CEO of Alumo Energy. The power utility projects no load-shedding if unplanned outages remain at a minimum this winter, but razor-thin capacity margins and a…
Bosmont Library hosted a fun and educational coding workshop at GR Harris Primary School on 22 May 2025. The session used a board game called Rangers, developed by Tangible Africa. This unique game warns pupils about the crime of rhino poaching while introducing them to basic coding and problem-solving skills. The pupils were excited and eager to learn. Working in teams, they showed…
Zingiswa Mndayi The City of Johannesburg’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Economic Development, Councillor Nomoya Mnisi, officially unveiled the Orlando eKhaya and Power Park Housing projects in Soweto on Friday, 23 May 2025, reaffirming the City’s commitment to spatial transformation and inclusive urban renewal. Originally launched in 2001 under then-Mayor Amos Masondo, the…
Virgil James The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with the Department of Small Business Development, is launching a series outreach campaigns from Monday, 26 May 2025, to Wednesday, 9 July 2025. These sessions will cover: Councillor Nomoya Mnisi, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Economic Development, urges spaza shop owners to attend: “We encourage…
RS Berkane are the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 champions after coming from behind to a 1-1 draw in Zanzibar to secure the title on aggregate in a tense and emotional final clash. The Moroccan side, having earned a first-leg advantage, displayed grit and composure under immense pressure to claim their third TotalEnergies CAF Confederation…
This diplomatic dialogue, aimed at mending the strain in South Africa-US relations, revolved significantly around perceptions of violence and crime in the country, particularly the contentious narrative of an alleged ongoing white genocide. At the heart of this discourse was South African billionaire Johann Rupert, who, during the conversation with Trump, candidly spoke about crime levels, saying: “The…
In a remarkable celebration of ethical leadership and achievement, Reputation Poll International hosted the 2025 edition of the 100 Most Reputable People in Africa gala at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton. This illustrious event extended beyond mere accolades; it served as a powerful reaffirmation of Africa’s commitment to excellence, integrity, and influence amid the continent’s…
While the SA Canegrowers Association has welcomed the decision by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana not to enact any further increases in the Health Promotion Levy (or sugar tax) in his third instalment of the much-maligned budget, the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) has been left disappointed by the decision. On Wednesday, Godongwana announced that the levy would remain unchanged. …
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi held an enlightening media briefing following the Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting, which convened to discuss pivotal service delivery matters and strategic initiatives that will enhance the municipality. The atmosphere was charged with optimism as Lesufi detailed significant updates and commitments to the people of Gauteng. Among the main highlights was progress…
