# Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube says many schools do not have the resources needed to roll out coding and robotics as subjects. She says the Department of Basic Education will not make coding and robotics a mandatory subject in schools. The department issued its Annual Performance Plan for the 2025/2026 financial year. According […]
# The City of Cape Town says ahead of the new tariffs and rates that come into effect from Tuesday, households are reminded that there is some room to reduce monthly municipal service costs. In winter, households typically use more electricity due to factors such as space heating and water heating through geysers. Mayoral committee […]
# Die Stad Kaapstad sê die onwettige handel in skrootmetaal bly ‘n reuse-uitdaging. Die stad het die nuus verwelkom dat ‘n kabeldief wat twee jaar gelede deur die metro se eenheid teen metaaldiefstal aangekeer is, tot 15 jaar tronkstraf gevonnis is. Die burgemeesterskomiteelid vir Veiligheid en Sekerheid, JP Smith, sê Kaapstad benodig groter ingryping op […]
# The GOOD Party in Tshwane says the provision of safe and reliable water in taps is becoming a reality for the residents of Hammanskraal. Water and Sanitation minister Pemmy Majodina handed over the completed Phase 2 of the Klipdrift Water Treatment Works on Sunday. GOOD’s Sarah Mabotsa says access to clean water and a healthy environment […]
# The City of Tshwane’s mayoral committee member for Community Safety, Hannes Coetzee, has welcomed the handover and operational rollout of eleven new motorcycles to the Tshwane Metro Police Department. He says the motorcycles will be deployed as part of a broader effort to strengthen front-line safety operations, particularly in high-risk and high-traffic areas where […]
# The DA has expressed concern over shocking conditions at trhe Ezibeleni School for the Physically Disabled in Katlehong. The party says children are forced to crawl into classrooms due to no wheelchair access. The DA’s Bronwynn Engelbrecht is calling for urgent action, including relocation and the filling of critical posts. She urged the improvement […]
# Die DA sê hy distansieer hom van die voorstel om te appelleer teen die Vrystaatse Hooggeregshof se onlangse hofbevel teen die Ngwathe plaaslike munisipaliteit. Carina Serfontein van die party sê ʼn appèl sal verraad teen die mense wees. Serfontein sê dis onnodig dat die munisipaliteit verdere regskoste betaal. Dit moet vir noodsaaklike dienste aangewend […]
# The Tshwane Tourism Association unveiled a new artificial intelligence-powered WhatsApp chatbot to enhance guest engagement and streamline communication in the hospitality sector. Chairperson Susan Marais describes the tool as a friendly, 24/7 platform to boost guest experiences. Looking to next year, plans include expanding township tourism, launching a heritage circuit, enhancing transport links, and […]
# The City of Cape Town says the illicit scrap metal trade remains a big challenge. Last week, the city received the good news that a cable thief arrested by the City’s Metal Theft Unit two years ago, has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith says Cape […]
