Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, expressed shock after a section of a wall at Lerutle Primary School in Daveyton collapsed on Thursday, injuring six learners. Tragically, a Grade 3 boy later died in hospital. Emergency services treated the other learners, and the Gauteng Department of Education has deployed counselling teams to support the school […]
JOHANNESBURG – A major power fault is affecting electricity supply in parts of Johannesburg. City Power confirmed that a distribution bar flash has damaged infrastructure in the Roodepoort area, leading to repeated outages despite several attempts to restore power. Technicians are currently on site assessing the damage, and City Power warned that repairs could take […]
The Democratic Alliance has taken the City of Johannesburg to the High Court in Johannesburg, challenging a R10.3 billion wage agreement reached with the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU). The party is seeking urgent court intervention to halt the deal, arguing it could place further financial strain on the metro. This comes just days […]
The Gauteng provincial government has handed over 120 newly built houses to beneficiaries in the West Rand as part of efforts to reduce the housing backlog. The handover ceremony brought relief to families who had been waiting for years for decent housing. Officials say the project also created job opportunities during construction, while beneficiaries expressed […]
A National Traffic Police officer arrested a driver in the Vaal Triangle after he was found with bags of dagga and attempted to bribe the officer with R10,000. The officer refused the bribe, and the suspect is now in custody facing charges for drug possession and bribery. The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) warned motorists […]
The Gauteng Roads and Transport Department has repaired over 470 streetlights across the province as part of an initiative to improve road safety, infrastructure, and crime prevention. City Power Johannesburg teams have been working on various streets in Maraisburg, ensuring streetlights are fully operational for motorists and residents. Department spokesperson Lesiba Mpya says the next […]
A man identified as Mohammed, who works at a local hardware store in Vereeniging, allegedly shot and killed two suspected robbers during an attempted robbery. The incident reportedly occurred when the suspects tried to rob Bob Hardware, prompting Mohammed to intervene and open fire in what is believed to be an act of self-defence. Both […]
Gauteng’s Roads and Transport MEC, Kedibone Diale Tlabela, will lead the rollout of the 2026 Provincial Easter Road Safety Campaign on Thursday, 26 March, along the R101 in Hammanskraal, City of Tshwane. The campaign comes as the Easter period sees increased traffic, and aims to raise road safety awareness, demonstrate law enforcement readiness, and encourage […]
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 […]