At a busy taxi rank on a windy afternoon, a young vendor offers her product – and something unexpected: a laminated QR code. “Scan here,” she tells a commuter, who takes out a phone and makes a quick payment. No coins exchanged, no app downloaded, and no traditional donation tin in sight. This quiet shift...

Elias Nkabinde Residents of Sydenham and surrounding areas can now enjoy a transformed, safer and more vibrant Hoy Park, thanks to a recent upgrade by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) in partnership with Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ). Whether you are looking for a space to exercise, play, relax or simply take a stroll with family,...

Prudence Motsila In the spirit of honoring the legacy of Nelson Mandela, Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC Jacob Mamabolo led a major clean-up operation in the Gauteng Government Precinct in Johannesburg’s Central Business District (CBD) on 18 July 2025. The MEC was joined by City of Johannesburg Ward 123 Councillor...

City of Joburg​​​​ is relentlessly prosecuting its #WarOnPotholes​, a strategic municipal initiative aimed at restoring the integrity of road network and ensuring safer, smoother commutes for all residents. “Our dedicated teams are on the ground daily, diligently patching and repairing damaged infrastructure across Johannesburg. From critical arterial routes to local neighbourhood streets, we are committed to transforming...

In order for people to lead a healthy lifestyle they need to engage in physical activities. This is according to Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko. She will this morning join thousands of participants at the annual 702 Walk the Talk in Pretoria. The MEC will lead over 190 officials from the Gauteng...

The Ivory Park community in Thembisa has welcomed the transformation of Swazi Inn following the completion of a Public Environment Upgrade project led by the City of Johannesburg’s Department of Economic Development. Ward 133 Councillor Teboho Marumo said the upgraded space is now designated for local vendors, who will have a proper place to trade and dispose...