Around SA
Inner-city sporting activities prepare to restart
3 September 2020
Uyapo Majahana The Afrika Tikkun NPO, in collaboration with Odirile WaRati, SAPS and JMPD distributed face masks and sanitizers to coaches of the Local...
Roping in men in fight against gender-based violence remains a must
3 September 2020
By Busi Kheswa Gauteng Department of SociaI Development continues to advocate for the rights of the vulnerable groups in South Africa, including those of...
Platform for African designers opens in CBD
3 September 2020
Johannesburg – Fashion designer Thula Sindi has opened the second AfricaRise store in the Joburg CBD, providing an additional platform for African designers to...
Courts & Crime
3 September 2020
Johannesburg – Police have arrested three women for allegedly assaulting and robbing a man of his money in the Joburg CBD. Police spokesperson Captain...
Gunmen killed in “Wild West” shootout with cops
26 August 2020
Vosloorus – Last Thursday two alleged robbers were shot dead near the Chris Hani Mall in Vosloorus, and another succumbed to gunshot wounds in...
10 August 2018
A Johannesburg Metropolitan Police officer was admitted at Milpark Hospital with fractures to his right hand after he was bumped over by a motorist...
Features
Roping in men in fight against gender-based violence remains a must
3 September 2020
By Busi Kheswa Gauteng Department of SociaI Development continues to advocate for the rights of the vulnerable groups in South Africa, including those of...
Researchers probe RAT cyber attackers
3 September 2020
Tech Reporter An investigation into an ongoing campaign launched by a group known as Transparent Tribe to distribute the Crimson Remote Access Trojan (RAT)...
Twitter bans political advertising
10 November 2019
Own Correspondent Twitter has said it would stop accepting political advertising globally on its platform, responding to growing criticism over misinformation from politicians on...
People
Platform for African designers opens in CBD
3 September 2020
Johannesburg – Fashion designer Thula Sindi has opened the second AfricaRise store in the Joburg CBD, providing an additional platform for African designers to...
Why it was a good choice to choose Ivy Academy
8 August 2019
Sizwe Msimango Sizwe Msimango matriculated at Ivy Academy in 2017. He is studying BSc IT at University of the Free State. Prior to writing...
ZCC engage with Christian Heritage in Israel
21 November 2017
A delegation from the leadership of the Zion Christian Church and his Grace reverend Bishop Dr Barnabas Lekganyane is visited Israel from 17 to...
Sports
Inner-city sporting activities prepare to restart
3 September 2020
Uyapo Majahana The Afrika Tikkun NPO, in collaboration with Odirile WaRati, SAPS and JMPD distributed face masks and sanitizers to coaches of the Local...
Caf postpones Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers
26 August 2020
Sports Reporter The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has postponed the first round 2021 Women’s World Cup qualifying matches, owing to the travel...
Women’s World Cup hosting bids confirmed
22 June 2020
Sports Reporter FIFA has confirmed that three bids will be submitted to the FIFA Council for the selection of the FIFA Women’s World Cup...
Community
Inner-city sporting activities prepare to restart
3 September 2020
Uyapo Majahana The Afrika Tikkun NPO, in collaboration with Odirile WaRati, SAPS and JMPD distributed face masks and sanitizers to coaches of the Local...
Market Lab seeks next generation creatives
3 September 2020
Lusanda Zokufa – Kathilu The Market Theatre Laboratory invites a new generation of talented and committed actors, theatre-makers, writers, and directors to apply for...
Call for emerging visual artists to join programme
3 September 2020
Lakin Morgan-Baatjies The MTN SA Foundation and UJ Art Gallery have called emerging visual artists to apply for the Emerging Artists Development Programme 2020. Due...
Views
Roping in men in fight against gender-based violence remains a must
3 September 2020
By Busi Kheswa Gauteng Department of SociaI Development continues to advocate for the rights of the vulnerable groups in South Africa, including those of...
Four burnt to death in cooking-oil factory fire
30 August 2019
Germiston – Four people were burnt beyond recognition when a cooking oil factory was engulfed in flames in Roodekop, Germiston on Monday afternoon. ...
Call to promote healthier relationships between men and women
10 August 2018
August as Women’s Month is upon us. We will be repeating the same mantras about women empowerment and their greater representation in all institutions...
Festive Messages
“Merry Christmas”- Clr Vasco Da Gama
24 December 2017
As the year comes to an end, I would like to thank all residents of City of Johannesburg for your tireless contribution to the...
I wish all our residents a blessed, joyous, and peaceful festive season
24 December 2017
With the arrival of the festive season, comes an opportunity for all of us to reflect on the year that has been 2017. For...
2017 Christmas message -Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa’
24 December 2017
Fellow South Africans, It is a special honour for me to join you on the eve of Christmas 2017, at a time when all...
Career Tips
Programme supports women’s tech businesses
26 August 2020
Braamfontein – Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct has unveiled its inaugural Ya Basadi in 4IR programme, with the financial support of JP...
Partnership to deliver youth job skills
26 August 2020
Johannesburg – PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Unicef South Africa have announced details of local collaboration to help prepare young people with relevant skills to enter...
Creative career expo to highlight opportunities
7 March 2020
Johannesburg – The Creative Industries Career Expo for learners and youth will be held at Museum Africa in Newtown this month. The expo provides a...
Know Your Ward Councilors
Breaking News
Theatre presents Women’s Month music concerts
3 August 2020
Thakgatso Setseta In commemoration of Women’s Month, the South African State Theatre (SAST) presents virtual music concerts. The two concerts by music doyen...
Department reschedules matric exam rewrites
28 April 2020
Johannesburg – Due to the national lockdown the Department of Basic Education has postponed the May/Junematric exam rewrites to November.The department postponed the Amended...
Hillbrow residents hand over confiscated drugs to MEC Malobane
9 October 2018
Gauteng community safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane was in Hillbrow earlier today for a handover. This comes after community members conducted raids over the weekend,...
Opinion
Roping in men in fight against gender-based violence remains a must
3 September 2020
By Busi Kheswa Gauteng Department of SociaI Development continues to advocate for the rights of the vulnerable groups in South Africa, including those of...
Twitter bans political advertising
10 November 2019
Own Correspondent Twitter has said it would stop accepting political advertising globally on its platform, responding to growing criticism over misinformation from politicians on...
Court rules that old flag constitutes hate speech
23 August 2019
Johannesburg – On Wednesday the Equality Court sitting in the Gauteng High court in Johannesburg ruled that badly intentioned public displays of the old...
Politics
Twitter bans political advertising
10 November 2019
Own Correspondent Twitter has said it would stop accepting political advertising globally on its platform, responding to growing criticism over misinformation from politicians on...
Court rules that old flag constitutes hate speech
23 August 2019
Johannesburg – On Wednesday the Equality Court sitting in the Gauteng High court in Johannesburg ruled that badly intentioned public displays of the old...
17 February 2018
The Congress of South African Trade Unions has noted and broadly welcomes the State of the Nation Address presented by President Cyril Ramaphosa on...
Finance Tips
Questions to ask about an overdraft facility
18 May 2018
If you are considering applying for an overdraft, but aren’t really sure how it works, there are important questions you should ask your bank,...
Four mistakes graduates should avoid when taking out a loan
30 April 2018
Many graduates who have a good credit profile often get carried away by the excitement of qualifying for a loan, while overlooking the risks...
FNB unveils a mobile bank account – eWallet eXtra
20 April 2018
First National Bank (FNB) announced the launch of eWallet eXtra, a mobile bank account that allows unbanked and under banked South African consumers to...
Around SA
Inner-city sporting activities prepare to restart
3 September 2020
Uyapo Majahana The Afrika Tikkun NPO, in collaboration with Odirile WaRati, SAPS and JMPD distributed face masks and sanitizers to coaches of the Local...
Market Lab seeks next generation creatives
3 September 2020
Lusanda Zokufa – Kathilu The Market Theatre Laboratory invites a new generation of talented and committed actors, theatre-makers, writers, and directors to apply for...
Call for emerging visual artists to join programme
3 September 2020
Lakin Morgan-Baatjies The MTN SA Foundation and UJ Art Gallery have called emerging visual artists to apply for the Emerging Artists Development Programme 2020. Due...
NEWS
Market Lab seeks next generation creatives
3 September 2020
Lusanda Zokufa – Kathilu The Market Theatre Laboratory invites a new generation of talented and committed actors, theatre-makers, writers, and directors to apply for...
No major issues as schools reopen – Dept
3 September 2020
Johannesburg – The Gauteng Education Department says the return of more pupils to school on Monday had no major problems. The department said many...
3 September 2020
Johannesburg – A 25-year-old man has been arrested for alleged murder that took place at corner Von Wielligh and Albert streets in the evening...
Education
Foundation donates wheelchairs to UJ
3 September 2020
Own Correspondent The Sweethearts Foundation has donated wheelchairs to the University of Johannesburg disability unit. Disability unit team leader Leila Gafoor says they joined...
No major issues as schools reopen – Dept
3 September 2020
Johannesburg – The Gauteng Education Department says the return of more pupils to school on Monday had no major problems. The department said many...
Global organisations urge safe schools reopening
3 September 2020
Johannesburg – The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF have urged African governments to promote safe reopening of schools, taking measures to limit the...
Accommodation
Occupiers accuse officials of burning their belongings
26 August 2020
Zoë Postman Families occupying land in Duduza, Ekurhuleni, have been displaced for the fourth time since 5 August. This follows the demolition...
Business
Call for emerging visual artists to join programme
3 September 2020
Lakin Morgan-Baatjies The MTN SA Foundation and UJ Art Gallery have called emerging visual artists to apply for the Emerging Artists Development Programme 2020. Due...
Positive signs for businesswomen in Africa
3 September 2020
Johannesburg – Mercer’s When Women Thrive 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa Report, finds that women in about 94% of organisations in sub-Saharan Africa have equal access...
Platform for African designers opens in CBD
3 September 2020
Johannesburg – Fashion designer Thula Sindi has opened the second AfricaRise store in the Joburg CBD, providing an additional platform for African designers to...
Motoring
Taxi carries 12 extra passengers and pulls overloaded trailer
30 August 2019
Johannesburg – A minibus meant to carry 10 people, including the driver, was overloaded with passengers and goods, creating a potential road-safety hazard. ...
Mahindra South Africa becoming a truly local brand
24 January 2019
Following the publication of the final sales results for December by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers (Naamsa), Mahindra has confirmed the sale of...
22 May 2018
The Festival of Motoring, presented by WesBank, is back and bigger than ever! The Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit will once again host the only...
Crime
3 September 2020
Johannesburg – A 25-year-old man has been arrested for alleged murder that took place at corner Von Wielligh and Albert streets in the evening...
Burned body found hanging from pylon
3 September 2020
Brakpan – Ekurhuleni authorities recently recovered the charred body of a man hanging from a high-voltage electricity pylon in Withok. Ekurhuleni Emergency Management Services...
3 September 2020
Johannesburg – Police have arrested three women for allegedly assaulting and robbing a man of his money in the Joburg CBD. Police spokesperson Captain...
Arts
Market Lab seeks next generation creatives
3 September 2020
Lusanda Zokufa – Kathilu The Market Theatre Laboratory invites a new generation of talented and committed actors, theatre-makers, writers, and directors to apply for...
Call for emerging visual artists to join programme
3 September 2020
Lakin Morgan-Baatjies The MTN SA Foundation and UJ Art Gallery have called emerging visual artists to apply for the Emerging Artists Development Programme 2020. Due...
Joburg theatres present shows highlighting women’s challenges
26 August 2020
Ntombi Mashaba Joburg City Theatres (JCT) together with Joburg’s Department of Community Development commemorate the national march of women in 1956 to petition against...
Music
Women’s art mural on display at Maboneng
26 August 2020
Butchie Seroto Apple-owned artist development company Platoon, in partnership with Baz-Art, have unveiled The Art of Women mural and a playlist to commemorate...
Guitar ladies deliver fantastic show
26 February 2020
Patience Bambalele On Saturday night music stars Zahara, Msaki and Berita strummed their way to the hearts of music lovers with their guitars at...
28 January 2020
Vivian Pretorius Braamfontein – The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) has announced details of its 2020 Summer Season programme. JPO artistic director Bongani Tembe said they...
Health
Foundation donates wheelchairs to UJ
3 September 2020
Own Correspondent The Sweethearts Foundation has donated wheelchairs to the University of Johannesburg disability unit. Disability unit team leader Leila Gafoor says they joined...
Global organisations urge safe schools reopening
3 September 2020
Johannesburg – The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF have urged African governments to promote safe reopening of schools, taking measures to limit the...
New ICU ward for Joburg hospital
12 July 2020
Johannesburg – The Gauteng Health Department has unveiled a new intensive care unit (ICU) ward at the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital. During the opening ceremony last...
Johannesburg
Inner-city sporting activities prepare to restart
3 September 2020
Uyapo Majahana The Afrika Tikkun NPO, in collaboration with Odirile WaRati, SAPS and JMPD distributed face masks and sanitizers to coaches of the Local...
No major issues as schools reopen – Dept
3 September 2020
Johannesburg – The Gauteng Education Department says the return of more pupils to school on Monday had no major problems. The department said many...
3 September 2020
Johannesburg – A 25-year-old man has been arrested for alleged murder that took place at corner Von Wielligh and Albert streets in the evening...
Technology
Positive signs for businesswomen in Africa
3 September 2020
Johannesburg – Mercer’s When Women Thrive 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa Report, finds that women in about 94% of organisations in sub-Saharan Africa have equal access...
3 September 2020
Bontle Moeng Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams is set to deliver the opening address at the AI Expo Africa 2020; which will be held online...
Researchers probe RAT cyber attackers
3 September 2020
Tech Reporter An investigation into an ongoing campaign launched by a group known as Transparent Tribe to distribute the Crimson Remote Access Trojan (RAT)...
Financial
Applications open for small businesses incubator
26 August 2020
Tom Jackson South African start-ups have been invited to apply for the second edition of The Marketing Incubator, which helps participants develop and...
11 October 2019
Johannesburg – The second edition of the Africa Investment Forum will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre from between November 11 and 13,...
Retrenchment – make it a hidden blessing
4 October 2019
2019 has seen retrenchment from major companies – from Standard Bank, Group Five, ABSA to Multichoice, Continental Tyre and more. This can be a...
Soccer
Caf postpones Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers
26 August 2020
Sports Reporter The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has postponed the first round 2021 Women’s World Cup qualifying matches, owing to the travel...
16 August 2020
Sports Reporter Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dlamini started playing football as a defender, and as a striker, but former Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies coach, late...
7 August 2020
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has appointed a new head of referees in Abdul Basit Ebrahim. Ebrahim, a former FIFA referee and...
Covid-19
Inner-city sporting activities prepare to restart
3 September 2020
Uyapo Majahana The Afrika Tikkun NPO, in collaboration with Odirile WaRati, SAPS and JMPD distributed face masks and sanitizers to coaches of the Local...
No major issues as schools reopen – Dept
3 September 2020
Johannesburg – The Gauteng Education Department says the return of more pupils to school on Monday had no major problems. The department said many...
Platform for African designers opens in CBD
3 September 2020
Johannesburg – Fashion designer Thula Sindi has opened the second AfricaRise store in the Joburg CBD, providing an additional platform for African designers to...
Religion
Muslim community distributes relief aid
11 April 2020
Johannesburg – Since the lockdown began the Muslim community has distributed over R7 million worth of relief aid across the country. Project spokesperson...
Social Media
Facebook in drive against fake news
3 August 2020
Tech Reporter Facebook is rolling out an on-platform campaign across a number of countries in sub-Saharan Africa to connect people to accurate news sources...
Zip Zap on demand at arts festival
28 July 2020
Roxy Mitchell The Zip Zap Social Circus shows are on demand at vFringe National Arts Festival until 31 July for as little as R50....
5 July 2020
Tech Reporter Facebook has announced policy changes that include flag or prohibiting posts deemed hate speech. This follows growing momentum among advertisers to...
Careers
Market Lab seeks next generation creatives
3 September 2020
Lusanda Zokufa – Kathilu The Market Theatre Laboratory invites a new generation of talented and committed actors, theatre-makers, writers, and directors to apply for...
Call for emerging visual artists to join programme
3 September 2020
Lakin Morgan-Baatjies The MTN SA Foundation and UJ Art Gallery have called emerging visual artists to apply for the Emerging Artists Development Programme 2020. Due...
Positive signs for businesswomen in Africa
3 September 2020
Johannesburg – Mercer’s When Women Thrive 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa Report, finds that women in about 94% of organisations in sub-Saharan Africa have equal access...
covid19
WHO mobilises support for African Covid-19 hotspots
16 August 2020
Johannesburg –The first members of World Health Organisation (WHO) surge team of health experts have arrived in Joburg to bolster the country’s response to...
SABC introduces learning channel during pandemic
13 May 2020
Johannesburg – SABC has launched a new TV channel meant to benefit all pupils during the Covid-19 pandemic, which has negatively affected the country’s...
Africa CDC to probe Madagascar’s herbal Covid-19 ‘remedy’
13 May 2020
Johannesburg – On Tuesday the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said it is obtaining technical data on the herbal remedy...
Facebook invests in SA newsrooms
13 May 2020
Jenna Delport Facebook Journalism Project (FJP) has announced that it will invest $390 000 to help South African news organizations navigate the economic impact...
Traditional
Healers laud trust in indigenous medicine
18 May 2020
Johannesburg – The African National Healers Association (ANHA) has congratulated Madagascar for trusting its indigenous medicine in fighting the corona virus. The association...
Charity
Foundation donates wheelchairs to UJ
3 September 2020
Own Correspondent The Sweethearts Foundation has donated wheelchairs to the University of Johannesburg disability unit. Disability unit team leader Leila Gafoor says they joined...
Women’s NPO extends help to needy families
18 May 2020
Nodumo Makaza The Makhox Women’s League NPO has extended help to families that are struggling with food under the lockdown. The organization has...
Disaster Management
Burned body found hanging from pylon
3 September 2020
Brakpan – Ekurhuleni authorities recently recovered the charred body of a man hanging from a high-voltage electricity pylon in Withok. Ekurhuleni Emergency Management Services...
Disaster Management hotline gets high volume of calls
18 May 2020
Takalani Sioga The City’s Joint Operations Centre (JOC) has experienced a spike in daily calls from residents seeking food relief since the lockdown was...
Community Networks
Market Lab seeks next generation creatives
3 September 2020
Lusanda Zokufa – Kathilu The Market Theatre Laboratory invites a new generation of talented and committed actors, theatre-makers, writers, and directors to apply for...
Call for emerging visual artists to join programme
3 September 2020
Lakin Morgan-Baatjies The MTN SA Foundation and UJ Art Gallery have called emerging visual artists to apply for the Emerging Artists Development Programme 2020. Due...
Foundation donates wheelchairs to UJ
3 September 2020
Own Correspondent The Sweethearts Foundation has donated wheelchairs to the University of Johannesburg disability unit. Disability unit team leader Leila Gafoor says they joined...
Lockdown
Businesses gear up for next level lockdown
27 May 2020
Nodumo Makaza Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent announcement that most of the country may move to Level 3 lockdown; Joburg businesses say they have...
Blood Donation
Initiative to encourage blood donors
27 May 2020
Johannesburg – Facebook, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) and the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) have initiated a partnership to encourage people...
retrenchment
Picking yourself up after retrenchment
27 May 2020
By Natalie Rabson on Behalf of Boston City Campus 2019 saw retrenchment from major companies – from Standard Bank, Group Five, ABSA to Multichoice,...
Lockdown Drone
UJ scientists develop drone to track people during lockdown
27 May 2020
Johannesburg – A group of University of Johannesburg (UJ) Scientists seek to adapt aviation technology to help control the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa....
GBV
R17 million support for GBV victims
22 June 2020
Johannesburg – In an effort to help those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Solidarity Fund has granted R17 million to fund initiatives that...
Fewer GBV cases in Level 4 lockdown
31 May 2020
Johannesburg – Addressing the provincial legislature last Thursday Gauteng Community Safety acting head of department Sipho Thanjekwayo said gender-based violence (GBV) cases reported declined...
Venture Capital (VC)
VC firm to launch first African office in Joburg
31 May 2020
VC firm to launch first African office in Joburg Johannesburg – A Venture Capital (VC) company based in Silicon Valley, US, will open its...
Uber
22 June 2020
Yeoville – On Saturday evening an Uber taxi driver was hijacked at the Louis Botha Avenue and Bedford Street in Yeoville, according to police....
Fire
22 June 2020
Johannesburg – The City’s Emergency Services (EMS) department has urged residents to be safe during the cold front, and use devices such as heaters...
Youth Day
22 June 2020
Soweto – On Youth Day about 200 youths marked the 44th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising in Orlando West. They marched in...
Online Education
Online education support for learners
28 July 2020
Johannesburg – Telkom has launched an online education solution for learners that can be used between school and home. The project has been...
Benefits of online higher education in 2020
29 June 2020
Dr Hendrik Botha and Dr Janet Viljoen While many institutions grapple with a sudden and dramatic shift to online learning, provision of technology mediated...
Partnership launches online education platform
29 June 2020
Kathy Gibson Microsoft South Africa and Vodacom have launched an online learning platform, which they believe is a first for the industry. Vodacom...
Gender Based Violence
Roping in men in fight against gender-based violence remains a must
3 September 2020
By Busi Kheswa Gauteng Department of SociaI Development continues to advocate for the rights of the vulnerable groups in South Africa, including those of...
City sets up 24-hour helpline to help GBV victims
26 August 2020
Johannesburg – The City of Joburg has set up a 24-hour telephone hotline to blow the whistle on the abuse of women and children,...
Tech solutions to help GBV victims
26 August 2020
Johannesburg – Microsoft South Africa and gender-based violence (GBV) NPO partners, 1 000 Women Trust and TEARS Foundation, have launched the Safe@Home Hackathon...
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