# The South African National Taxi Council in the Western Cape says it has noted the provincial government’s resolution to invoke Section 91 of the National Land Transport Act. This empowers the government to impose extraordinary measures in areas where violence, unrest, and instability in the public transport sector have placed lives at risk. Santaco’s […]
# The City of Tshwane is warning residents about occupying structures illegally. On Sunday, two people died from smoke inhalation after a fire ripped through the basement of the De Williershof residential building, which was used as a makeshift living space. Mayoral committee member for Corporate and Shared Services, Kholofelo Morodi, says they are aware of the […]
# Nelson Mandela University, in partnership with Google, recently launched the Digital Ubuntu Cybersecurity/AI Seminars for students. This initiative aims to help 100 students build cybersecurity and artificial intelligence capacity. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about cybersecurity and explore career pathways in the field. The programme is being rolled out by the […]
# The City of Tshwane says it is confident that the proposed Draft Petitions By-law will promote participatory democracy and active citizenry. The legislation, currently out for public participation, aims to improve the mechanism put in place by which residents and stakeholders submit their petitions to the metro. Tshwane’s Section 79 committee chairperson, Ananias Mokgalotsi, […]
# Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment student, Nick Xolani Nkosi, is currently representing South Africa at the 3rd International Geological Championship in Russia. He is one of six students from South Africa competing against 250 participants from 17 Russian regions and 14 other countries worldwide. GeoChallenge is a competition designed for […]
# The DA in Johannesburg has written to mayor Dada Morero, urging him to reopen taps at Poseidon Primary School in Ennerdale. This comes after Johannesburg Water closed water to the school due to non-payment. Parents of learners at the school say their children have been contracting infections at the school for over a month due […]
# To mark Clean-up and Recycling Week SA 2025, the City of Cape Town has launched a series of innovative, community-led waste minimisation and recycling pilot projects in vulnerable communities. Clean-ups are more than just picking up litter; they are about protecting the planet and communities. Mayoral committee member for Urban Waste Management, Grant Twigg, says […]
# The City of Tshwane is urging developers and property owners to comply with the prescripts of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act. Due to its financial troubles, the metro has limited resources to deal with illegal property developments in the municipality. Mayoral committee member for Economic Development and Spatial Planning, Sarah Mabotsa, says […]
# University of the Free State second-year Bachelor of Education student, Basetsana Confidence Sheane, has successfully balanced her academic commitments with her calling as a storyteller and literacy activist. Last year, she published her first Sesotho children’s book titled Boitshepo O Ithuta Ho Itshepa, which translates to Boitshepo learns how to be confident. She was named one […]
