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Driving Action from the Ground Up: Gauteng Steers Africa’s Subnational Climate Leadership

In an era where the frontline of the climate crisis is increasingly defined by local action, Africa’s subnational governments are…

Vital Skin Cancer Care Restored at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital After Three-Month Treatment Freeze

JOHANNESBURG — Cryotherapy services using liquid nitrogen have officially resumed at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) following a three-month…

Gauteng Crackdown Yields 14 Arrests as Transport Inspectorate Targets Unroadworthy Vehicles

JOHANNESBURG — In an aggressive move to restore law and order on Gauteng’s high-risk public transport routes, the Gauteng Transport…

Mogale City Hits Back at National Ministry Over “Public Posturing” and Intergovernmental Conduct

KRUGERSDORP — Tensions between local and national government spheres erupted into the public domain today as Mogale City Local Municipality…

Political Friction Over Cancer Care: Relief for Patients as Health Department and Opposition Clash Over Liquid Nitrogen Shortages

After months of delay, patients seeking treatment for basal cell carcinomas and other pre-cancerous skin lesions at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg…

DA Pushes for Real Autonomy as Mangaung Council Approves Ombudsman Blueprint

BLOEMFONTEIN — In what could mark a crucial turning point for local governance in Mangaung, the Metropolitan Council has formally…

Gauteng Sets Sights on Taxi Governance Reform Amid Licensing Integrity Overhaul

GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA — In a bid to bolster accountability and restore market confidence within the province’s vital transit network,…

Dry Taps, Paralyzed Commerce: How Gauteng’s Water Bottlenecks Threaten South Africa’s Economic Engine

The Gauteng Provincial Government confirmed that water supply systems across the province are steadily recovering following the completion of Rand…

Gauteng Intensifies Road Enforcement as Schools Reopen: High Stakes for Public and Learner Transport

JOHANNESBURG — As thousands of learners across Gauteng return to classrooms today, July 21, 2026, for the start of the…

Gauteng Health Dept Crosses Halfway Mark in 2026 Mandela Month Surgical Marathon

JOHANNESBURG — Public health facilities across Gauteng have cleared over half of their targeted surgical operations in the ongoing 2026…