The government says the Protected Disclosures Bill aims to strengthen legal protection for whistleblowers who expose wrongdoing in the public interest. The legislation is intended to ensure that individuals are safeguarded from victimisation or retaliation when they come forward with information on corruption or misconduct. According to the Government Communications and Information System, the bill […]
The commemoration marking 33 years since the assassination of Chris Hani in Ekurhuleni was disrupted after the Hani family did not attend the event. Their absence is believed to be linked to concerns over the municipality’s role in the programme. The event also exposed tensions between the ANC and the SACP, with signs of growing […]
A six-year-old girl is fighting for her life in hospital after she was shot in the head during a gang-related shooting in Valhalla Park, Cape Town, on Thursday morning. The incident occurred shortly after 9am on Eloanor Street when a gunfight broke out between rival gangs. Police say the child was caught in the crossfire […]
Johannesburg- teenagers accused of a mass shooting in Westbury are expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court to formally apply for bail. The accused face charges of murder and attempted murder following the incident, which resulted in two fatalities and left five others injured. Among those wounded was a 15-month-old child. It has since […]
Gauteng MEC for Social Development, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, handed over Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to non-profit organisations in Johannesburg, reaffirming government’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities through strengthened partnerships. The MEC promised improved efficiency and timely funding, while NPOs welcomed the move, saying it will help them continue delivering essential services across Gauteng.
The Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) has officially withdrawn from coalition governments in the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) and Sedibeng District Municipality (SDM). This decision follows the removal of PAC councillor Mbuyiseni Kantso from the Emfuleni Mayoral Committee, where he served as MMC for Agriculture, Local Economic Development, Planning, and Tourism. The PAC said it did […]
The Executive Mayor of ELM has removed PAC councillor Kantso from his position as a Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC). The decision was confirmed by the municipality, although reasons for the removal have not yet been publicly disclosed. Kantso’s axing comes amid ongoing political developments within the council, raising questions about internal dynamics and […]
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has introduced a new internal approach to road construction, with the Heidelberg Construction Office leading a flagship project on Road D781 in Ekurhuleni. The initiative aims to strengthen the department’s in-house capacity and reduce dependence on external contractors. The project is designed to improve efficiency by using internal […]
UPDATE: The Gauteng Education Department has revealed that R45 million is needed to refurbish Riverlea Secondary School in Johannesburg after a fire destroyed several classrooms just a day before the start of the second term, disrupting learning for around 700 pupils. This is not the first fire at the school, with similar incidents reported last […]
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga will deliver a keynote address at the BRICS Youth Innovation Summit taking place on 9–10 April 2026 at Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria. The event brings together young entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and experts from BRICS+ countries and the Global South. […]