The City of Johannesburg has initiated a comprehensive inner-city revitalisation plan aimed at transforming derelict and unsafe buildings into secure, functional spaces for businesses and families. As part of this initiative, the City will rehabilitate buildings that have been declared uninhabitable by the courts, with the objective of leasing them to stimulate urban renewal, attract…
Indignity has become a natural way of life for an elderly man who has been waiting for an RDP house for almost 30 years.Time after time, Vincent Thomson in Chicken Farm, Soweto, watched his neighbours allocated RDP houses nearby, but somehow, although he has also been on the waiting list since 1996 and again confirmed…
The City of Johannesburg appeals to municipal account holders to immediately update their contact details with the City to avoid the risk of having their electricity or water services disconnected due to missed payments. Currently, there are active customers whose contact details are incorrect, outdated or unreachable, making it difficult for the City to deliver…
By Lonwabo Mtyeku | Community Newsroom & Gauteng Media News Johannesburg – At the age of 60, when many are looking to slow down, Alison chose to rise. She stepped into the spotlight not for fame, but for purpose. Known today as a “Soul Speaker,” Alison uses her voice as a powerful tool for healing,…
MSC Magnifica will be calling in South Africa and Namibia for the first time as part of her 2025 World Cruise. The ship will be visiting the Gqeberha and Cape Town ports on the 14th and 16th of April respectively, before her maiden call in Walvis Bay, Namibia on the 18th of April. To celebrate MSC Magnifica’s inaugural calls to ports…
Huawei Consumer Business Group South Africa has netted a significant partnership with Mamelodi Sundowns FC, one of Africa’s most celebrated football teams. As the Official Mobile Partner, Huawei is committed to bringing game-changing innovation to the club, enhancing performance both on and off the pitch. By leveraging Huawei’s technological expertise, Mamelodi Sundowns FC is poised…
Realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, has launched the realme C75 smartphone in South Africa to make flagship-level artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities accessible to all. Available from Vodacom for R5,999 (R349 per month on a three-year contract), realme C75 is a mishap-proof phone for young users with busy lives. realme has made massive investments in…
The highly anticipated Heroines of Jazz event returns on 27 April 2025, bringing together an extraordinary lineup of South Africa’s most powerful and innovative jazz musicians. Taking place at the Shades of Summer Boutique Hotel in Centurion, the event coincides with Freedom Day in South Africa, and ushers into International Jazz Day on 30 April, reinforcing jazz’s role in both artistic expression and cultural reflection. It is a moment to…
Buying a new phone is an investment, but it can quickly become overwhelming with so many options and technical specifications. Every brand promises the best camera, the fastest performance, and the longest battery life, but what matters when choosing your next device? Instead of getting lost in a sea of specs, focus on four key…
As financial inclusion continues to be a major challenge for many communities across South Africa, FNB is enabling access to basic banking services and cash in close proximity to both the unbanked and under banked individuals, through FNB AgencyPlus. AgencyPlus is a safe and convenient way for individuals to deposit cash into an FNB account…
