Linbro Park landfill site upgrade project makes steady progress The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of Pikitup Johannesburg (SOC) Ltd, is making steady progress on infrastructure upgrades at the Linbro Park Landfill Site, with major milestones achieved in both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the project. The project forms part of the City of Johannesburg’s broader…
The City of Johannesburg’s municipal entity, Joburg Property Company (JPC), has officially handed over the 30.5-hectare Soweto Gateway development site to Calliper Consulting Engineers, marking a major step towards unlocking strategically located municipal land for investment, job creation and economic development in Soweto. Speaking during the official handover ceremony at the Soweto Empowerment Zone on…
Hunger takes away the joy of being a child. This World Hunger Day, PepsiCo Southern Africa (SA) is bringing this message to life through its community-focused brand SASKO. Employees across South Africa are joining a nationwide sandwich drive and community engagement initiative to support children at Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres. Research by UNICEF indicates that 23%…
Are we alone? The truth belongs to 8 billion people One question has captivated humanity for generations: are we alone? This June, legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg returns with a bold new cinematic event that dares to imagine what happens when the truth finally arrives. DISCLOSURE DAY releases in South African cinemas on Wednesday 10 June…
There are moments in music that transcend charts, awards and sold-out venues. Moments that remind us how far a dream can travel. As Black Coffee stepped onto the stage of the historic Arènes de Nîmes in France and prepared for a landmark performance at London’s world-renowned O2 Arena alongside a live orchestra, South Africa paused…
Of Soul and Joy (OSJ), an educationalprogramme dedicated to empowering youth through photography, inpartnership with the Market Photo Workshop, is pleased to announce itslatest annual exhibition, _Of Soul and Joy: XIV. Assemblies of Community_, curated by Dr Nontobeko Ntombela, bringing together the workof emerging photographers, students and mentors from its programme. Now in its…
The Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) has entered intoa strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Shoprite Group toadvance inclusive economic growth, strengthen job creation initiativesand expand opportunities within the digital and logistics economy. The agreement formalises collaboration between government and Africa’slargest retailer, with a primary focus on scaling the implementation ofthe Last…
As South African households face intensified financial pressure, FNB is reshaping how customers engage with their money through the launch of My Advisor on the FNB App, a digital capability designed to help customers better understand and manage their finances through accessible and practical tools.In a challenging economic environment, where financial security and certainty are…
By LERATO PHOSISI A 29-year-old payment clerk from Soshanguve appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court this week accused of siphoning nearly R900 000 from grieving families by redirecting funeral insurance payouts into her own bank account. Jeanet Dineo Motau, employed at Baroka Funerals, faces a charge of theft after an internal audit uncovered a trail…
By Bua Reporter On a day meant to normalize whathalf the world experiences monthly, Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School became more than a classroom. It became a courtroom for dignity, where learners, officials, and activists put menstrual stigma on trial — and voted it out. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation South Africa marked Menstrual Health Daywith…
