The City of Johannesburg has on Tuesday conducted a joint oversight visit to Metro Centre involving the Section 79 Committee, the Department of Development Planning, the Department of Economic Development, and the Joburg Property Company (JPC). The purpose of the oversight visit was to assess the conditions at Metro Centre following recent videos circulating on…
The Miss South Africa Organisation confirms that entries for Miss South Africa 2026 have officially opened today, 28 April 2026, and will close on 17 May 2026. As Miss South Africa enters a new chapter, the 2026 season strengthens the platform’s national role as a movement for leadership, empowerment, and social transformation. Miss South Africa…
The City of Johannesburg, in collaboration with the Scaling Urban Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation in sub-Saharan Africa (SUNCASA) project and its partners, has unveiled anew nature-based eco-filter system aimed at improving water quality in the Jukskei River. Installed in the Upper Jukskei River catchment, the eco-filter system will help address persistent water pollution challenges in the river. These…
Annie Hodes South Africa doesn’t have a mentorship shortage. If anything, there’s no lack of people willing to offer advice. What we do have is a shortage of people prepared to genuinely invest — to open up their world, share their networks, and back someone who doesn’t yet have the access to back themselves. That…
Johannesburg, South Africa: This Worker’s Day, John Craig turns the spotlight inward to celebrate the people who make work possible not just for the men who wear the brand, but for the brand itself. Known for helping men step confidently into the workplace, John Craig is launching a Worker’s Day campaign titled “The Faces That Get…
Annie Hodes As South Africa enters graduate season, thousands of newly qualified young people are stepping into a labour market that is far less receptive than it once was. While graduates may still hold an advantage over those with lower qualifications in a tough employment environment, they are increasingly feeling the impact of the country’s…
The South African Football Association (SAFA) is saddened to hear about the passing of former Benoni United player Richard ‘Litre’ Lata. The 72-year-old Lata was surrounded by members of his family when he passed away at a Boksburg hospital in the East of Johannesburg on the morning of 16 April 2026. He was only a…
Four senior officials from the Molemole Local Municipality in Limpopo have been arrested by the Hawks over alleged irregular tender processes linked to procurement misconduct. The suspects, aged 35 to 60, were taken into custody following an intensive investigation into violations of the Municipal Finance Management Act, with preliminary findings suggesting possible financial prejudice to…
The ANC has removed Jeff Radebe as convener of its KwaZulu-Natal structures after failing to revive the party ahead of local government elections. A reconfigured Provincial Task Team has been appointed, led by Mike Mabuyakhulu, with Weziwe Thusi and Nomusa Dube also released from their roles. Dube currently serves as Deputy Minister of Higher Education…
A star-studded field featuring no fewer than five previous champions will headline this year’s Joburg Ladies Open as the tournament tees off at Randpark Golf Club, with the battle for top honours set to reach its climax on Sunday, 19 April. The prestigious event continues to attract elite international and local talent, with former winners returning to…
