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Women’s Day Milestone: 44,908 More Women Access Cervical Cancer Screening in Gauteng

JOHANNESBURG — As South Africa marks the 70th anniversary of the historic 1956 Women’s March under the theme “Empowered Women…

Gauteng Department of Health Steps Up Fight Against Teenage Pregnancy and HIV

In a concerted effort to safeguard the health and future of young people, the Gauteng Department of Health hosted a…

Public Transport as Economic Catalyst: Gauteng Leads Call for Execution at UITP Africa Conference 2026

JOHANNESBURG — Rapid urbanisation across Africa is placing unprecedented pressure on transport networks, framing efficient public mobility not merely as…

Economic Law Enforcement Blitz Yields Millions in Fines and Revenue Safeguards Across Gauteng

JOHANNESBURG — In a wide-ranging push to curb illicit economic activities, restore municipal governance, and protect public infrastructure, law enforcement…

ANC Defections to ActionSA Signal Deepening Crises in Johannesburg’s Forgotten Townships

JOHANNESBURG — In what marks a psychological and symbolic blow to South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) ahead of…

Gauteng’s Municipal Turnaround Strategy Shows Promise as Province Targets Smart City Vision

JOHANNESBURG — In a bid to overhaul local government performance, address deep-seated service delivery bottlenecks, and fortify fiscal integrity across…

DA Free State Mourns Loss of Political Veteran Peter Frewen

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Free State is mourning the passing of Peter Frewen, a foundational figure and long-serving…

Lesufi Urges RDP Beneficiaries to Choose Spaza Funding Over Property Leases

WESTONARIA — In a bid to curb illegal informal trade and protect public housing stock, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has…

Free State Premier Strengthens Inner Office with Appointment of Thandiwe Mpondo as Chief of Staff

BLOEMFONTEIN — In a move aimed at fortifying administrative capacity and executive coordination, Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae has officially…

Gauteng Unlocks R76.7m for Unpaid Suppliers Following Imbizo Drive

JOHANNESBURG — The Gauteng Provincial Government has released over R76.7 million in outstanding payments to service providers, marking progress in…