EDUCATION AND SPORTS BUDGET PRIORITIZES EARLY EDUCATION, SAFE SCHOOLS, AND CULTURAL GROWTH

Share Thembisa As part of changing the education landscape in the province, the Department of Education’s budget allocation for the 2025/26 financial year is R68.0 billion. During the post-Budget Vote Media briefing on Sunday at Jeppe Girls High School in Johannesburg, MEC Matome Chiloane stated that this budget affirms the Gauteng Provincial Government’s (GPG) resolute…

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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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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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THE 2025 STANDARD BANK JOY OF JAZZ:

The 2025 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz: A World-Class Line-Up Awaits!   Dear Jazz Enthusiast,  Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience! The 2025 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival is back, bringing you a world-class line-up that celebrates the heart and soul of jazz, it will leave you proudly saying #IheARTJazz 🎷 Festival Dates: Friday…

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PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA: ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION OF INQUIRY INTO ALLEGATIONS REGARDING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES 

Statement By President Cyril Ramaphosa on the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into allegations regarding law enforcement agencies, Union Buildings, Pretoria My Fellow South Africans, I address you this evening on a matter that concerns the security of our country, the integrity of our law enforcement agencies and the safety of our people. Last…

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