New law targets zama zamas terrorising mining communities
Gauteng communities living under the threat of illegal mining can expect stronger protection as the government moves to close legal gaps that allow illicit mining...
Author : Zinhle Bhuda
Union Buildings hosts Women’s Day tribute as leaders call to end violence and poverty
Thousands of people gathered at the Union Buildings yesterday to celebrate National Women’s Day, paying tribute to the 20 000 women who marched against apartheid...
Illegal occupation of Daspoort Railway Reserve escalates security and fire risks
A growing informal settlement along the Transnet railway reserve near Van der Hoff Road in Daspoort, Pretoria West has turned into a hotspot for crime...
Young entrepreneur brings solution to school funding crisis with transparent donation app
A young South African entrepreneur is tackling one of the biggest challenges facing public schools by launching a digital platform designed to rebuild trust between...
New West Rand homes raise infrastructure concerns amid water and power fears
As thousands of new homes are being built in Droogeheuwel and Dan Tloome, West Rand residents are questioning whether the area’s water and electricity infrastructure...
Gauteng 2027 online admissions open 5 August, MEC warns parents against school placement scams
Gauteng parents have just over a week to get ready. Online applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 in 2027 open on 5 August, and...
Fire destroys multiple shacks at Centurion informal settlement
Multiple shacks were destroyed in an early morning fire at an informal settlement in Centurion on Sunday, leaving several families without shelter. According to the...
New military clinic brings lifesaving healthcare closer to SANDF personnel on the West Coast
South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members stationed along the West Coast will no longer have to travel more than 130 kilometres to Cape Town...
New hopes for youth jobs as defence sector targets R30-billion exports
Unemployed youth and TVET college graduates could soon see new career opportunities as South Africa’s defence sector commits to expanding local manufacturing and skills...
South Africa hosts first-ever Defence Lekgotla to fix struggling industry
Government ministers, military leaders, and factory bosses gathered at the CSIR International Convention Centre today for the opening of the first-ever Defence Industry Lekgotla. This...