# Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, will launch the Public Transport Women’s Help Desk at Derek Masoek Regional Office in Johannesburg today. This is a transformative initiative aimed at addressing specific challenges encountered by women in the transport sector, particularly the taxi industry. The department’s spokesperson, Lesiba Mpya, says the initiative will […]
# Western Cape MEC for Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, says his department will take over the responsibility of district municipalities’ roads delivery functions from April 1st 2026. This follows a comprehensive assessment of the current model, including value for money and financial accountability, with the view to improving service delivery. Simmers says they will continue with their engagements […]
# The City of Tshwane says it is advancing its commitment to professionalise the public service through the implementation of a structured Performance Management and Development System. The metro has finalised preparations for the rollout of phase 3 of the development system, set to commence on July 1st. This phase will cover employees at operational levels who […]
# The University of Pretoria says it will continue to push the boundaries of heritage studies in South Africa. Recently, the institution, in partnership with the National Heritage Council and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in the Namakwa District, launched the Heritage and Museum Skills Short Programme. University of Pretoria professor, Siona O’Connell, […]
# The City of Cape Town offers the lowest monthly municipal bill of South Africa’s ‘big five’ metros. This is based on an analysis of the 2025/26 tabled budgets for each metro across a range of water and electricity usage scenarios for properties under 5-million-rand. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says while Cape Town delivers value for […]
# The Johannesburg Emergency Service are on high alert due to severe thunderstorms and persistent rain throughout the metro. Floodwaters affected several areas, including Randpark Ridge, Newlands, Strubens Valley, Weltevredenpark, Jukskei Park and Witkoppen Road. EMS spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi, says residents are advised to call 011 375 5911 for any life-threatening emergencies:
# The City of Cape Town recently honoured 18 organisations for their commitment to water sustainability at the 5th annual Water Star Rating Awards. The Water Star Rating programme recognises organisations that comply with water by-laws, recognising excellence in water management. Mayoral committee member for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, says since the pilot project […]
# Southern African Fraud Prevention Service has seen an increase in fraud listings, victim listings and protective registrations. According to the 2024 Interpol African Cyberthreat Assessment Report, countries identified ransomware and digital extortion as one of the most serious cyber threats faced by the African continent. The organisation’s spokesperson, Elmi Kemp, says one of the […]
# The DA in the Western Cape has welcomed the proactive initiatives by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, to meet the rising demand for recycled tyres. Despite collecting 34-thousand-680 tonnes of waste tyres in the province from April 2024 to March 2025, only ten-thousand-840 tonnes were recycled. The DA’s, Dave Bryant, says this leaves a 23-thousand-840-tonne gap […]
