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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PSL CHAIRMAN DR. KHOZA CONGRATULATES DR. KAIZER MOTAUNG

Wits University, a foremost, globally recognised, South African institution of higher learning honoured a foremost, globally recognised, South African institution, Dr Kaizer Motaung, with a Doctorate in Commerce. Wits had the foresight, recognising the shine that their association with brand Kaizer Motaung brings about. You are an accomplished and deserving recipient my dear friend. Congratulations!…

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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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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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