# South African start-up Dalza has won the Global Champion 2025 for Learning and Education Award at the World Summit Awards. Chosen from over 900 entries, Dalza stood out for addressing the communication gaps in traditional care systems and empowering families to manage neurodivergent children’s needs more effectively. Founded by technology lawyer Robby Coehlo, Dalza […]
# The City of Tshwane has launched a new reporting system for fraud and financial misconduct that prioritises whistle-blower safety. Mayoral committee member for Corporate and Shared Services, Kholofelo Morodi, says secure, anonymous channels, including walk-in centres and a fraud hotline, will allow the public and officials to report unethical conduct without fear. Reports can […]
# Western Cape dam levels have dropped below 60-percent, with the six major dams now at a combined 59.7-percent. This is down from 60.7-percent last week and from 62.1-percent this time last year. The province’s largest dam, Theewaterskloof, is at 60-percent, while Voëlvlei sits at 58.5-percent. This decline comes despite recent cold weather and snowfall. […]
# The City of Johannesburg is inviting organisations to submit proposals for partnerships focused on skills development and employment. Coordinated by the Department of Economic Development, the initiative targets 32 opportunities across 11 sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, and digital services. Selected partners will provide accredited training, job placements, and market access. Proposals are due by […]
# University of Johannesburg professor, Philiswa Nomngongo, is using nanotechnology to detect and remove water pollutants in South Africa. Nanotech offers tools like sensors and membranes to detect and remove toxins. The Department of Water and Sanitation’s 2023 Blue Drop Audit Report found that 46-percent of the country’s water was polluted. Nomngongo’s research is using […]
# The Cape Town Central City Improvement District is offering free First Aid and wound care to homeless individuals. After completing training, peer field worker Chuma Dyasoni set up a weekly care table at the Service Dining Rooms in Canterbury Street, where vulnerable residents receive both meals and medical support. The initiative is aimed at […]
# Waste reclaimers are reportedly saving the Johannesburg metro an estimated 780-million-rand annually in landfill space. According to the African Reclaimers Organisation, they collect nearly 90-percent of the metro’s recyclables yet continue to work without formal recognition or support. Programme coordinator Nandi Tutani says reclaimers are experts, not homeless people, and need safe, designated workspaces. […]
# The City of Tshwane has approved the renaming of Soshanguve’s Giant Stadium to the Amos Chando Mkhari Stadium, honouring the late soccer legend. Mkhari played for Orlando Pirates and Witbank Spurs, leaving a lasting legacy before he died in 2014. The renaming follows a public participation process and was driven by the Soshanguve Heritage […]
# The Waterfall Country Estate has challenged fines imposed by the City of Johannesburg for illegal water connections. The Johannesburg High Court has heard arguments, with estate lawyers calling the charges unlawful and non-compliant with city by-laws. They are not disputing the illegal connections but argue the fines are excessive. The metro claims the estate […]
