GAUTENG GOVERNMENT AND AIDC EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES

The Gauteng Department of Economic Development, in collaboration with the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), hosted a successful Youth Stakeholder Engagement on Friday, 30 May 2025, at the AIDC facility in Tshwane. The event brought together youth, industry leaders, civil society, labour, and government stakeholders to deliberate on the critical role of young people in…

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A VERY UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH: THE BIGGEST THREAT TO A COMPANY’S REPUTATION MAY BE SITTING IN THE EXECUTIVE SUITE

Esme Arendse A 2023 study by Dr. Clive Boddy, a recognised expert on corporate psychopathy found that 13% of corporate executives display psychopathic traits – 10 times higher than the incidence of such traits in the general American population. These leaders are linked to a three times higher fraud risk and toxic workplace cultures that…

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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG TO REVAMP METRO CENTRE IN BRAAMFONTEIN

The City of Johannesburg has announced plans to refurbish the iconic Metro Centre in Braamfontein, signalling a major step forward in revitalising the inner city. Executive Mayor Cllr Dada Morero revealed the refurbishment plans following a recent visit by President Cyril Ramaphosa, underscoring a national commitment to restoring key public infrastructure. The Metro Centre has…

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PET SHOP OWNER FINED FOR ILLEGAL TORTOISE SALES

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…

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