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TVET College Courses Offer a Practical and Accessible Alternative to Traditional Matric

By Sibongile Sokela Obtaining a National Senior Certificate (NSC), commonly known as matric, is a...

Community seeks justice for five-year-old Ntombenhle

By Simphiwe Nkosi Residents of Duduza marched to their local police station last week in search of...

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South Africa takes it message of partnership and progress to Davos

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government’s commitment to work with all social partners in...

Reiger Park Schools Start the Year with a Boost of Inspiration and Support

By Ncamiso Dlamini The first day of school at Oos Rand Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation...

Matric Class of 2024 Makes History with 87.3% Pass Rate

The Matric Class of 2024 has achieved an impressive 87.3% pass rate, the highest in South Africa’s...

Local foundation donated essentials during the festive season

The Nkosinathi Mbonani Foundation is dedicated to alleviating and uplifting communities and those in...

SAPS investigating rape and murder case of a five-year-old in Duduza

An inquest docket of rape and murder has since been opened by the Duduza police after the discovery of...

More than 1 400 children starved to death in SA since 2023

1 457 children died of acute malnutrition in the past two years in South Africa, the majority of which...

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SPAZA SHOPS REMINDED TO REGISTER THEIR BUSINESSES

As part of the City of Ekurhuleni’s ongoing registration drive for spaza shops and food handling traders,...

PROGRESS IN BOOSTING GERMISTON WATER SUPPLY

The MMC for Water and Sanitation, Cllr Thembi Msane, conducted a site visit on Friday, 6 December at...

CITY MANAGER DR IMOGEN MASHAZI MARKS ANTI-CORRUPTION WITH A CALL TO ACTION

The City joined the global observance of Anti-Corruption Day under the theme “Uniting with Youth Against...

GAUTENG LIQUOR BOARD WARNS AGAINST DANGEROUS “PENS DOWN” PARTIES

As the Class of 2024 concludes their final exams, the Gauteng Liquor Board (GLB) is issuing a stern warning...

GDE conducts Imbizo to address concerns

The Gauteng Department of Education held an Ekurhuleni school safety Imbizo in Tsakane on November 23. The...

EMPD SPECIALIZED SERVICES RECOVERED THE STOLEN WHITE ISUZU BAKKIE IN THE VOSLOORUS AREA

On Saturday 23 November 2024, at 07:24 members of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD)...

Hostels benefit from Gauteng Provincial Network WIFI

As part of its mandate to provide service delivery to the residents in Gauteng, in line with the approved...

ACDP urgently calls for health inspection at local Spaza shops

The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) in a statement has called on the City of Ekurhuleni and...

Four Dead, Two Injured in Violent Attack on Hazelwood Street, Windmill park

On 20/11/2024, six unknown African males were found dumped on Hazelwood Street, Windmill Park, located...

Community engagement amid the festive season

On Sunday, 24 November, the Operational Commander of Police in SAPS Katlehong, Lieutenant Colonel Ephraim...

ActionSA Ekurhuleni Youth Forum Slams Education Department’s Ban on School Hawkers and Local Sellers

ActionSA Ekurhuleni Youth Forum has slammed the Department of Basic Education’s decision to ban...

Headline: Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi following meeting with municipalities on the implementation of by-laws governing spaza shops

The premier opened his address in November 10 by mentioned that in recent weeks, the province has been...

149 Traffic Lights Not Functioning in Gauteng, Raising Accident Risk on Provincial Roads

An audit by the Gauteng Department of Roads and Logistics has revealed that 149 out of 400 traffic lights...

GS1 South Africa t/a Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA): Setting the Record Straight on Barcodes

Recently, some messages have been circulating, claiming that any product without a barcode starting with...

Daveyton Evicted Families Plead for Shelter and Justice After Forced Removal

A group of families in Mayfield, Marikana, Daveyton, has been left homeless and vulnerable following...

Two Young Men Drown in Natalspruit River During Cultural Ritual in Katlehong

Two youth aged in their early twenties died after drowning in Natalspruit river near Zonkizizwe section,...

Gauteng Premier awards departments and entities for maintaining 100% unqualified audits in 2023/24

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has on October 6, awarded departments and entities for achieving clean...

MMC Andile Mngwevu and PRASA Push for Faster Repairs at Boksburg Explosion Site

It’s been almost two years since the gas truck explosion shook Boksburg on December 24, 2022, killing...

South Africa's Green ID Book Lives On Despite Smart Card Push

Despite the urgent need to replace South Africa’s green ID book due to security risks, the Department...

DA Wishes Gauteng Matriculants Success as Final Exams Begin

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng extends its best wishes to all Grade 12 learners as they...

Mayor Xhakaza leads Anti-Crime in Kempton Park

Executive Mayor, Alderman Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, accompanied by MMC for City Development and Real Estate...

Johannesburg officer allegedly shoots wife before attempting to take his own life

In a distressing event in Johannesburg, SGT James Lesiba Serota of the Anti Gang Unit is accused of shooting...

Family Tree Holdings reply to BOSA 100 million saga

On the 25th of September, the Family Tree and the Kathorus shop owners association gathered to provide...

Learner Support Agents Face Delayed Payments Amidst Lack of Communication

Learner Support Agents (LSAs) in Ekurhuleni and other districts are raising concerns after going unpaid...

Torment pour into the Tshipi family

The Tshipi-Noto Funeral Home has announced the ultimate passing of CEO and founder Tebogo Tshipi on September...

Patients suffer understaffing crisis at Tembisa Hospital

In a statement released on 19 September, it is stated that the Tembisa Hospital is facing a severe staffing...

ANOTHER POWER FAILURE AFFECTS RAND WATER’S MAPLETON BOOSTER STATION

On Friday, 28 September 2024, Rand Water reported a complete power failure at its Mapleton Booster Station,...

EKURHULENI’S REVENUE COLLECTION BLITZ VISITS INDUSTRIES IN BOKSBURG

The City of Ekurhuleni conducted a revenue enhancement blitz at industrial customers in Boksburg to collect...

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ANC ON BRUTAL MURDER OF A CRIME FIGHTER MANDLA NKAMBULE

The ANC Regional Task Team (RTT) in Ekurhuleni is saddened by the inhuman killing of the crime fighter...

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TWO PEOPLE PERISHED IN TWO ACCIDENTS IN THEMBISA

Two people died in two separate accidents in Thembisa this past weekend. On Saturday, 7 September 2024 a...

Government Commits to Addressing Community Concerns at the Presidential Imbizo

In a lively assembly at Tsakane Stadium, Ekurhuleni residents engaged directly with President Cyril Ramaphosa...

Mayor Xhakaza welcomes the approval of the revised Debt Relief and Incentive Scheme, offering crucial financial aid to qualifying residents.

The Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni, Ald. Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, proudly announces the approval...

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MEC Matome Chiloane mourns the passing of praise poet and media personality

“Our hearts are bleeding, our spirits down, our minds buffering asking ourselves many questions what,...

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Women's month closed with a round table seminar

Adhering to the theme ‘Fixing each other’s thrones (wounds)’ the former Ekurhuleni...

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Affected youth brigade raises his concern

The Gauteng Youth Brigades, a group of 32,000 teachers’ assistants, have raised their voices in...

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Katlehong community receives drug abuse awareness

On Friday, 16 August 2024, The Social Crime Prevention Co-ordinator, Sergeant Nonathamsanqa Nkonkoane,...

Department Strengthens Ties with School Uniform Suppliers

To build strong relationships with stakeholders, the Gauteng Department of Social Development’s Sustainable...

140 MOTORISTS AVOID ARREST BY SETTLING OUTSTANDING WARRANTS ON THE SPOT

Between Monday 12 and Friday 16 August 2024 EMPD Officers in the Southern Region (Germiston North, Katlehong,...

DPWI DEPUTY MINISTER CRACKS THE WHIP ON DELAYED SOSHANGUVE MAGISTRATE’S COURT

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala, MP, has set a six-month deadline for...

EMPD officer lays assault charges against Gauteng traffic officer

Following the video that has gone viral on Social Media platforms regarding the Gauteng Traffic Police...

Three handcuffed and suspicious items confiscated

On Tuesday 13 August 2024 at 11:30 in Alberton, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD)...

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The Acting Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni Cllr Sizakele Masuku welcomes the returning athletes

The Acting Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni extended her heartfelt congratulations to the athletes who...

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Young Girls Taught the Significance of Women’s Day

Katlego Malema, a 28-year-old former student of Mpumelelo Primary School and founder of KasiHEEP Network,...

MEC Chiloane Heartbroken by the Deaths of Four Learners

The Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation, Mr. Matome Chiloane, is deeply...

City of Ekurhuleni to host next Presidential Imbizo

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to lead a Presidential District Development Model (DDM) Imbizo...

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Four kia rio hatchback occupants perish on the R59 freewa- in the kliprivier area.

On Sunday 04 August 2024 at 06:44, on the R59 freeway direction north between the R550 on-ramp and Kliprivier...

Deaf learners to be taught coding and robotics.

As part of ongoing efforts to prepare the youth for the digital age, Telkom Foundation donated robotics...

Bonginkosi Wesley Dhlamini as New MEC For e-Government

Honourable Bonginkosi Wesley Dhlamini was sworn in by Judge Lebogang Modiba as the new MEC for the Gauteng...

PRESIDENT SUPPORTS MINISTER’S CALL TO TURN SA INTO CONSTRUCTION SITE

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, welcomes the announcement by President...

Home Affairs critical in ensuring economic growth

Work is underway to position the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) as a powerful engine for economic growth. “The...

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Katlehong SAPS welcomes the newly elected CPF members

On Friday, 12 July 2024, The Acting Station Commander of Police Colonel Piet Erasmus officially welcomed...

THE STATE OF THE ECONOMY AND FINANCES OF THE GAUTENG PROVINCE

On Sunday, 14 July 2024, the newly appointed Member of the Executive Committee (MEC) for Finance and...

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HANDLE FIRES RESPONSIBLY AND BE SAFE

The City of Ekurhuleni cautions residents of winter-related fire incidents and calls for safe handling...

The transformative power of love: A key to helping children in conflict with the law

A Grade 8 boy from Oakdale Secondary School in Ennerdale, South of Johannesburg, recently died after...

Ekurhuleni wins two awards from SALGA

The City of Ekurhuleni scooped two awards for excellence governance during the 2nd Annual South African...

ActionSA in Ekurhuleni Demands Fresh Probe into 'Blue Light Blesser' EMPD Officer

ActionSA in Ekurhuleni is concerned after reports of a whole new tranche of allegations against Julius...

Scammers demand money ‘to stop disconnections

The City of Ekurhuleni has issued a warning regarding a scam targeting ratepayers. Individuals are contacting...

Ekurhuleni city council greenlights annual budget in remarkable meeting of local unity

The City of Ekurhuleni’s council has given the thumbs-up to their budget for the 2024/25 financial...

Survivor of burns turns pain into protection for others

Zikhaya Sithole (41), a man who survived burns from Orange Farm in Johannesburg, is now teaching others...

City of ekurhuleni empowers youth to Commemorate Youth Month

The City of Ekurhuleni kick-started the commemoration of Youth Month by hostinga library creative club...

Three males were intercepted for driving under the influence of intoxicating substance

The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Bronberg Precinct Officers, conducted a drunk and...

Students call for parental backing amid school's social struggles

Riverlea High School in Johannesburg South is facing serious social problems like gangsterism, substance...

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Government Launches e-Panic Button to Fight Crime

In a big effort to fight the increasing crime rates in Gauteng, the Gauteng Department of e-Government...

Water supply interruption in Benoni

The City of Ekurhuleni informs customers of a planned infrastructure upgrade at Northmead Water...

City marks international day for biodiversity

The City of Ekurhuleni joins the global community in marking today, 22 May as the International Day for...

Abattoirs in Katlehong hostel issued with PPE to promote food safety

Abattoirs (slaughterhouses) in Buyafuthi Hostel in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni have been issued with personal...

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Primrose cops nab ActionSA activist after migrant report

ActionSA is very worried ’bout how the South African Police Service (SAPS) again went and arrested...

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GDoH commits to world hand hygiene day mission

World Hand Hygiene Day is observed annually on 5 May to improve hand hygiene standards at home and the...

MMC OF COMMUNITY SAFETY CONDEMNS THREATS TO INFORMAL TRADERS

MMC of Community Safety in Ekurhuleni, Cllr Sizakele Masuku has called on theEkurhuleni Metropolitan...

George building collapse: numbers revised

A total of 81 construction workers have been confirmed to have been on site at the time a building collapsed...

A perpetrator nabbed for assault and domestic violence

The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Bronberg Precinct Officers, apprehended a 39-year-old...

A a 57-year-old female intercepted for assault GBH

The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Bronberg Precinct Officers, arrested a 57-year-old...

Shocking: Victim Stabbed with Cracked Beer Bottle in the neck

On Friday 03 May 2024 at 11:00, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Bronberg Precinct...

Shocking: Victim Stabbed with Cracked Beer Bottle in the neck

On Friday 03 May 2024 at 11:00, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Bronberg Precinct...

Burning of SA flag is unacceptable: President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the burning of the South African flag in a political advert saying...

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Burning of SA flag is unacceptable: President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the burning of the South African flag in a political advert saying...

Fire leaves community members homeless

Thirty-three families from the Ramaphosa informal settlement in Ekurhuleni were left homeless and in...

Fire leaves community members homeless

Thirty-three families from the Ramaphosa informal settlement in Ekurhuleni were left homeless and in...

RTMC & minister greet future traffic cops

National Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga and Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics Kedibone Diale-Tlabela...

RTMC & minister greet future traffic cops

National Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga and Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics Kedibone Diale-Tlabela...

Aggrieved early childhood development practitioners march to Constitutional Hill

Following the recent policy change by the Gauteng Department of Health, which requires Early Childhood...

Aggrieved early childhood development practitioners march to Constitutional Hill

Following the recent policy change by the Gauteng Department of Health, which requires Early Childhood...

Mayor Reopens Rietfontein Landfill Site in Springs

Executive Mayor Ald. Nkosindiphile Xhakaza officially reopened the Rietfontein landfill site in KwaThema,...

Mayor Reopens Rietfontein Landfill Site in Springs

Executive Mayor Ald. Nkosindiphile Xhakaza officially reopened the Rietfontein landfill site in KwaThema,...

Former addict transforms lives

In the heart of Thembisa, South Africa, a beacon of hope shines bright as Thato Matome, a former addict...

Former addict transforms lives

In the heart of Thembisa, South Africa, a beacon of hope shines bright as Thato Matome, a former addict...

Benoni Flying Squad reaps successful results

Throughout April 19th and 20th, 2024, the Benoni Flying Squad made significant arrests and recoveries...

Benoni Flying Squad reaps successful results

Throughout April 19th and 20th, 2024, the Benoni Flying Squad made significant arrests and recoveries...

Daveyton SAPS visits the Assembly of God church

On Sunday, 21 April 2024, the Social Crime Prevention/Communications, Sector Commanders, and Daveyton...

Daveyton SAPS visits the Assembly of God church

On Sunday, 21 April 2024, the Social Crime Prevention/Communications, Sector Commanders, and Daveyton...

Greater Evaton water safe for consumption, says Rand Water

Rand Water has assured residents that the contamination which affected the quality of drinking water...

Greater Evaton water safe for consumption, says Rand Water

Rand Water has assured residents that the contamination which affected the quality of drinking water...