Queen Baloyi The Eye on the Bus initiative has since its inception brought about significant improvements in safety, operational efficiency, and accountability within the Johannesburg Metro-Bus system. It is a cornerstone of efforts to enhance the City’s urban transportation landscape. “By providing real-time surveillance and incident monitoring, the project ensures that the safety of both passengers…
Thabo Bodibe In a significant step towards empowering communities through secure land ownership, the Gauteng Provincial Government handed over 1 900 title deeds to residents of Impumelelo and Obed Mthombeni Nkosi in Lesedi Local Municipality on Tuesday, 15 October 2024. The handover event was marked by jubilation as residents, some of whom had waited for…
For two decades, the Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) has been a game changer in providing affordable housing to thousands of residents. Established by the City of Johannesburg in 2004, JOSHCO aims to bridge the housing gap for lower-income households, offering affordable rental options to residents with monthly incomes between R1,850 and R22,000. With a…
Sasol’s first large-scale renewable energy project, Msenge Emoyeni Wind Farm (Msenge), has reached commercial operations. Located in Bedford, Eastern Cape, the 69MW wind farm comprises 16 turbines and is already supplying electrons wheeled through the national grid to Sasolburg Operations in the Free State. The project consortium is led by African Clean Energy Developments (“ACED”)…
The dangers of pit toilets are wellknown in SA schools. It is an ongoing concern as children continue to face the nightmare risk of falling into the pits. Despite efforts by the authorities to change this situation, progress is slow and incidents continue to be reported. With Bidvest’s committed intention and purpose to create meaningful change, improve…
In its commitment to digitalising critical enterprise sectors, Vodacom Business is working with local governments to provide technology solutions to help make South African cities smarter. Announcing the partnership, which forms part of a five-year Transversal Contract with the National Treasury, Vodacom Business showcased the significant role digital solutions can play in enabling municipalities to deliver…
