The City of Johannesburg council has approved the Hostel Revitalisation Unitary Plan today, September 2, 2025. This plan was tabled by the MMC of Human Settlements, Councillor Mlungisi Mabaso. This approval enables the Department of Human Settlements to proceed with implementing the plan, which aims to transform hostels throughout the city and address their ongoing...

The City of Johannesburg has launched South Africa’s first Integrated Spatial Data Platform (ISDP) and Spatial Plan Management System (SPMS), marking a significant step towards modernising spatial planning and improving service delivery. For the first time, spatial data from all City departments and municipal-owned entities will be consolidated into a single digital repository, accessible through...

Pikitup, the waste management company of the City of Johannesburg, has made the decision to temporarily close the Robinson landfill following the outbreak of a fire at the site. This precautionary measure underscores our commitment to prioritising the safety of our personnel, customers, service providers, and surrounding residents, as well as the protection of our...

Charmaine NkosiMembers and supporters of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) political party held a march in Durban on Friday, rallying behind KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The march began at Curries Fountain Stadium and proceeded to Hoy Park, where the party delivered a memorandum demanding the commissioner’s protection and voicing strong criticism of the current government...

Lerato Mailoane Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced sweeping changes to the provincial administration with the appointment of new Heads of Department (HODs) following poor performance, failure to pass lifestyle audits, and damning forensic reports. Delivering the Office of the Premier’s Budget Vote Speech at the Gauteng Legislature on Thursday, Lesufi told lawmakers that the...

Thembisa Shologu The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to building safer communities, particularly for vulnerable groups, while creating much-needed employment opportunities with a clear focus on addressing poverty. Addressing the media following the delivery of provincial government departments’ Budget Votes at the Legislature on Thursday, Premier Panyaza Lesufi and his EXCO...

Zubenathi Ngxakisa Gauteng is taking bold steps toward building a capable, accountable, and people-first provincial government, with a consolidated investment of R78.8 billion announced across five key portfolios for the 2025/26 financial year. Unveiled during a post-budget media briefing at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, MECs Jacob Mamabolo (Infrastructure Development & CoGTA), Tasneem Motara (Human Settlements),...

City of Joburg Speaker of Council, Cllr Margaret Arnolds calls on society to reflect on crimes against the vulnerable in society following the arrest and court appearance of Ms Tiffany Meek – charged with the murder of her son, 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek. This tragic case, now further illuminated by disturbing revelations, exposes the horrific abuse...