Year: 2026

Gauteng’s Housing Crisis: Political Clash Escalates over Illegally Occupied Public Housing Projects

A bitter political dispute has erupted in Gauteng over the management and security of government housing developments, following disclosures that…

Crackdown on Illegal Minibus Taxis: Gauteng Transport Inspectorate Removes Hundreds of Unsafe Vehicles and Unlicensed Drivers

In a decisive move to restore safety and compliance across South Africa’s economic hub, the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) has…

Gauteng Government Cracks Down as Subsidised Khutsong Houses Turned into Commercial Businesses

KHUTSONG, GAUTENG — The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements has vowed to take decisive action against beneficiaries who misuse state-subsidised…

Closing the Gap: How Gauteng is Reengineering Its System for Learners with Disabilities

Gauteng’s public education system is currently undertaking a massive, deliberate structural pivot to broaden support for learners with special needs.…

Bridging the Spatial Divide: Why the 2026 Rural and Township Economy Report is a Blueprint for Inclusive Growth

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s economic narrative has long been defined by a stark geographical paradox: vibrant metropolitan commercial hubs driving…

Tribute to a Legend: South African Equestrian Pioneer Enos Mafokate Passes Away at 80

South Africa has lost a true sporting titan. Enos Mafokate—affectionately known as “Kgosi ya Dipere” (the King of Horses)—has passed…

Heavyweight Clash Awaits: Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana Set for Fiery Egypt Showdown

South Africa will renew one of continental football’s most compelling rivalries when Bafana Bafana take on North African giants Egypt…

Gauteng Agricultural Sector Gains Momentum as Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks Plunge 96%

Gauteng’s livestock sector has taken a decisive step toward recovery following a dramatic 96.34% reduction in new Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)…

Uncompetitive Supply Chains Leave Township and Rural Businesses Trapped in High-Cost Spiral

Township and rural enterprises in South Africa are operating at a fundamental competitive disadvantage compared to national chains, locked out…

Gauteng Shifts Strategy to Tackle Road Crisis, Calling for Coordinated Action and Data-Driven Enforcement

KEMPTON PARK — Moving away from seasonal campaigns and isolated interventions, the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is calling…