Gaston Sirino of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates goal with teammates during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup match between SuperSport United and Kaizer Chiefs at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane on the 19 October 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix The Carling Knockout’s last 16 action brought a lightning bolt of energy, sparking massive interest in the tournament that promises…
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) has been on high alert since the onset of the seasonal rainstorms that are sweeping through the city. The greening entity responsible for the city’s trees cape is urging residents to stay vigilant and be patient as we clear fallen street trees that impact motorists and pedestrians. Excessive rainscan…
Chief Executive Officer Tebogo Makgatho’s career is grounded within the information and communications technology (ICT) and services industry. She is driven by a passion to transform the ICT sector and break the barriers to entry into this predominantly white and male-dominated sector. With the impact of technology, digitisation and artificial intelligence on the global society…
The Gauteng Provincial Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing scholar transport safety following a series of concerning incidents in the province. The most recent occurred earlier this week when 42 learners from Relebogile Secondary School in Carletonville were involved in a serious scholar transport accident. In response to this and other incidents, Gauteng Education…
The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is collaborating with public health experts to assess the extent of a growing public health concern following the recent deaths of children in townships after consuming snacks from foreign-owned shops. This investigation comes after the tragic deaths of six children in Naledi, Soweto, who died after consuming snacks purchased from…
Queen Baloyi The Eye on the Bus initiative has since its inception brought about significant improvements in safety, operational efficiency, and accountability within the Johannesburg Metro-Bus system. It is a cornerstone of efforts to enhance the City’s urban transportation landscape. “By providing real-time surveillance and incident monitoring, the project ensures that the safety of both passengers…
Thabo Bodibe In a significant step towards empowering communities through secure land ownership, the Gauteng Provincial Government handed over 1 900 title deeds to residents of Impumelelo and Obed Mthombeni Nkosi in Lesedi Local Municipality on Tuesday, 15 October 2024. The handover event was marked by jubilation as residents, some of whom had waited for…
For two decades, the Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) has been a game changer in providing affordable housing to thousands of residents. Established by the City of Johannesburg in 2004, JOSHCO aims to bridge the housing gap for lower-income households, offering affordable rental options to residents with monthly incomes between R1,850 and R22,000. With a…
Sasol’s first large-scale renewable energy project, Msenge Emoyeni Wind Farm (Msenge), has reached commercial operations. Located in Bedford, Eastern Cape, the 69MW wind farm comprises 16 turbines and is already supplying electrons wheeled through the national grid to Sasolburg Operations in the Free State. The project consortium is led by African Clean Energy Developments (“ACED”)…
The dangers of pit toilets are wellknown in SA schools. It is an ongoing concern as children continue to face the nightmare risk of falling into the pits. Despite efforts by the authorities to change this situation, progress is slow and incidents continue to be reported. With Bidvest’s committed intention and purpose to create meaningful change, improve…
