The Family Funday Session is set to take place on Saturday, 28 March, at R54 Plat 13, Cyferpan, Vanderbijlpark, Matlapeng Country House. Hosted by Lekoa FM Passionate Journey, the event promises a fun-filled day for families, featuring swimming pools, a braai area, and food available for purchase at the venue Attendees can also bring their […]
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is hosting a Food and Nutrition Security Strategy Symposium on Wednesday, 25 March 2026. The event aims to address food insecurity that affects one in four households in Gauteng by shaping a five‑year provincial strategy to improve food access, boost local production, and build resilient food systems. The symposium […]
The South African National Civics Organisation (SANCO) is set to commemorate the Sebokeng Massacre through a live radio interview aimed at reflecting on history and promoting community dialogue. The event, held under the theme “Khuluma Mhlali,” encourages residents to speak openly about past injustices while fostering unity and civic engagement. The commemoration will take place […]
The MEC for Sports, Arts and Culture, Matome Chiloane, led the commemoration of Human Rights Day in Sharpeville, addressing residents and visitors at the historic site of the Sharpeville Massacre. In his keynote speech, he reflected on the tragic events of 21 March 1960, when apartheid police opened fire on unarmed protesters, claiming 69 lives, […]
The Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) was at the centre of the Sharpeville Massacre, playing a leading role in organising the protest against apartheid pass laws. The Sharpeville Massacre of 21 March 1960 was a defining political moment in South Africa’s apartheid era. When unarmed Black South Africans protested against the oppressive pass laws, the apartheid […]
A fire broke out in the casualty department at Sebokeng Hospital on Thursday, leading to the evacuation of over 30 patients. The Gauteng Department of Health says the blaze started in a psychiatry holding room, allegedly after a patient set a blanket alight. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and staff managed to quickly contain […]
A six-week-old baby has tragically died, and several adults sustained injuries following a collision between a taxi and a bakkie in Bredell, Kempton Park, on Gauteng’s East Rand. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Ekurhuleni EMS spokesperson William Ntladi confirmed that all injured parties have been transported to various hospitals for treatment.
The embattled Emfuleni Local Municipality in the Vaal, south of Johannesburg, has reportedly spent nearly R700 million on employee overtime, according to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. The figure was revealed in response to questions from the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. The municipality continues to struggle with basic […]
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, will visit Reagile Primary School in Tembisa on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, to introduce the law firm appointed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Milton Neo Mokgoatsane, a Grade 5 learner. Milton tragically passed away on Monday, 16 February 2026, following an incident at the school. During the […]
The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements has launched an investigation into allegations that RDP houses in Devon are being illegally sold to foreign nationals. The department says the government-subsidised homes are meant only for qualifying South African citizens and permanent residents. Officials have been instructed to verify the ownership of the properties and determine whether […]