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The Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) has officially withdrawn from coalition governments in the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) and Sedibeng District Municipality (SDM).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. […]