FlySafair cuts fuel surcharge by 40% from March peak as jet fuel prices ease

Airline delivers further savings to travellers as market conditions improve Johannesburg, South Africa. FlySafair has announced a further reduction to its Dynamic Fuel Surcharge, with current charges now 40% below the peak reached in late March 2026. The move will deliver meaningful savings to South African travellers while maintaining the airline’s commitment to transparent pricing. The…

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Strengthening Digital Innovation Partnerships

His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, met with the leadership of Tech Mahindra in Hyderabad, India, to explore opportunities for enhanced cooperation in digital technology and innovation. The Deputy President encouraged Tech Mahindra to expand its collaboration with South Africa, highlighting the potential for deeper partnerships…

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THE BMW IT Hub’s 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Today Premier Panyaza Lesufi joined the BMW IT Hub’s 20-year anniversary celebration in Menlyn, Pretoria. The Premier was received by BMW South Africa Group CEO, Peter van Binsbergen, Director for Digital Solutions for BMW IT Hub, Thorsten Achenbach and Director for Government Affairs and Communication, Thilosh Moodally. In his congratulatory remarks, Premier Lesufi welcomed BMW…

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Joburg Market Achieves CIPS Corporate Ethics Certificate for Second Consecutive Year

Joburg Market is proud to announce that it has once again been awarded the CIPS Corporate Ethics Certificate, in recognition of its unwavering commitment to the highest standards of ethical procurement, governance, and transparency. This milestone marks the second consecutive year that Joburg Market has received recognition from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply,…

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MMC for Human Settlements Cllr Mabaso warns Fleurhof hostel residents against scammers

The City of Johannesburg’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Human Settlements, Councillor Mlungisi Mabaso, has issued a strong warning about housing scams linked to the Fleurhof Mega Housing Development. Residents have reported being asked to pay money for housing allocations by individuals falsely claiming influence or power to allocate housing units. Over the past…

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Linbro Park landfill site upgrade project makes steady progress

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…

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JPC Officially Hands Over 30.5-Hectare Soweto Gateway Site to Kickstart Development

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…

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OF SOUL AND JOY AND MARKET PHOTO WORKSHOP UNITE FOR A CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY PHOTOGRAPHY

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…

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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE SHOPRITE GROUP STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND TOWNSHIP ECONOMY

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…

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FUNERAL CLERK ALLEGEDLY DIVERTED R900 000 IN CLIENT CLAIMS

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…

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