The South African Local Government Association and The African Climate Foundation will launch a Local Climate Action Planning support project aimed at improving climate response in 35 district municipalities across South Africa. The project will assist municipalities in reviewing and implementing Climate Action Plans in line with national climate laws, Integrated Development Plans (IDPs), and […]

The Gauteng Department of Health has reported a significant increase in malaria infections and related deaths in the province. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, 414 cases and 11 deaths were recorded, a major rise compared to the same period in 2025. Health officials are urging residents to seek immediate medical care if they […]

Gauteng MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Infrastructure Development, Jacob Mamabolo, has instructed the Emfuleni Local Municipality to investigate allegations of an irregular lease agreement involving municipal land. The concerns relate to approximately 2,895 m² of council property that was reportedly leased to private individuals who then established a pub on the site. […]

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, alongside Deputy Minister Andries Nel, will host a stakeholder engagement with legal practitioners on 20 April 2026. The meeting forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration and drive transformation within the legal sector, with a focus on empowering previously disadvantaged professionals. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says the […]

The Emfuleni Local Municipality has opened a criminal case against several employees and service providers linked to a R16 million irregular expenditure in its fleet department. Municipal manager April Ntuli reported the matter to the Vanderbijlpark SAPS, citing serious concerns over mismanagement involving vehicle assets, procurement processes, maintenance, and insurance. In addition to the criminal […]

VAAL: Emfuleni Local Municipality has announced a planned water interruption in Sharpeville on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, from 07:00 to 17:00. The temporary shutdown will allow technicians to safely lower and maintain a major bulk water pipeline, a step aimed at improving long-term water supply reliability in the area. Residents are encouraged to prepare by […]