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Early Access to Physiotherapy Key to Preventing Disability and Improving Health Outcomes, Says Gauteng Health

As the global community observes World Physiotherapy Day, the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) is calling on residents to actively…

Power Failure at Key Rand Water Station Triggers Supply Warning Across Gauteng and North West

A major electrical system failure in Johannesburg has once again highlighted the acute vulnerabilities of South Africa’s critical municipal infrastructure,…

Gauteng Premier’s Office Reports 85% Target Success and R4.7M Asset Recovery Amid Ongoing Service Delivery Struggles

JOHANNESBURG — The Gauteng Office of the Premier spent 99% of its allocated budget while achieving 85% of its annual…

Gauteng’s Housing Paradox: High-Yield Delivery Collides with Systemic Bottlenecks in Annual Report

In the high-stakes arena of provincial governance, housing delivery in Gauteng remains both a vital socio-economic imperative and a political…

Gauteng Agricultural Sector Surges with R4.68 Billion in Exports Despite Unprecedented Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak

JOHANNESBURG — In the face of severe fiscal constraints, climate pressures, and the largest outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) ever…

Beyond the Numbers: Gauteng’s 800,000 School Applications Force a Radical Rethink of Public Education

When the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) closed its 2027 Online Admissions portal at midnight on Friday, 4 September 2026,…

Gauteng’s Infrastructure Dilemma: Balancing Capital Delivery, Job Creation, and Operational Backlogs

Gauteng’s economic engine relies heavily on the efficiency and reliability of its transport network. Tabling the Gauteng Department of Roads…

Gauteng Fiscal Governance Holds Firm as Direct Investment Surges Past Targets

In an encouraging sign of fiscal discipline and operational resilience, the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) has secured an…

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…