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MANDELA DAY 2025-UNITING TO COMBAT POVERTY AND INEQUALITY

The Nelson Mandela Foundation is excited to announce the launch of Mandela Day 2025, a call to action under the theme: “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity.” As we celebrate Nelson Mandela’s birthday on July 18, 2025, a day that the United Nations declared Nelson Mandela International Day, we are rallying individuals, organisations, and…

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When we talk about smart cities, it’s usually the high-tech aspects that get airtime; our minds usually go first to AI-powered cameras and digital dashboards to smart grids and self-regulating traffic systems . In South Africa, however, where daily realities include potholes, power outages and overloaded public transport, the smartest solutions are often the simplest ones – in this case, clear, reliable street signage that stand the test of weather and time.

Joel Chetty, Sales Manager for C&I at Epson South Africa, says that while signage in its traditional sense might not scream “innovation”, it’s one of the most foundational and often overlooked building blocks of functional, inclusive cities. “Signage is a crucial part of how people move through and interact with public spaces. They’re central to…

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GAUTENG GOVERNMENT STRIVES TO CREATE A BETTER LIFE FOR COMMUNITIES

Thembisa Shologu The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to building safer communities, particularly for vulnerable groups, while creating much-needed employment opportunities with a clear focus on addressing poverty. Addressing the media following the delivery of provincial government departments’ Budget Votes at the Legislature on Thursday, Premier Panyaza Lesufi and his EXCO…

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TOURISM INDUSTRY EMBRACES INNOVATION AND EXPERIENCES TO THRIVE AMID GLOBAL SLOWDOWN

Dominique Van Wezop In the face of a challenging global tourism landscape, industry leaders are emphasizing the importance of staying relevant through innovative experiences that excite and engage travellers. Despite economic uncertainties and shifting traveller preferences, hotels and destinations worldwide are redefining their offerings to ensure memorable journeys and foster lasting loyalty.   Revenue growth…

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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG CELEBRATES MANDELA DAY WITH ACTS OF KINDNESS

Tinyiko Barbara Ngobeni Various institutions and individuals from diverse backgrounds are expected to contribute their time and resources to charitable causes, uniting under the theme that honours Madiba’s legacy. The City of Johannesburg is hosting a range of activities across its regions to celebrate International Mandela Day. In Region A, library staff will cut down…

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GAUTENG UNVEILS R78.8 BILLION BUDGET TO DRIVE SERVICE DELIVERY AND BUILD CAPABLE STATE

Zubenathi Ngxakisa Gauteng is taking bold steps toward building a capable, accountable, and people-first provincial government, with a consolidated investment of R78.8 billion announced across five key portfolios for the 2025/26 financial year. Unveiled during a post-budget media briefing at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, MECs Jacob Mamabolo (Infrastructure Development & CoGTA), Tasneem Motara (Human Settlements),…

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KAIZER MOTAUNG URGES GRADUATES TO ‘STAY DRIVEN

Football legend and now Wits honorary doctorate recipient calls on capped Witsies to get involved in nation building. Motaung, a successful businessperson, soccer administrator and philanthropist, delivered a speech that struck a chord with graduates from the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management. He delivered his address after Wits University awarded him an Honorary Doctorate…

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