EDUCATION
Midvaal Doubles Down: Student aid tops R1.1 million mark for 2026
The Midvaal local municipality has increased the mayoral student financial aid programme to more than R1.1 million for the 2026 academic year.
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2026 HPV Vaccination Drive Kicks Off for Cancer Prevention
The Department of Health’s 2026 HPV Vaccination drive begins Feb 2 to protect girls 9+ from future cervical cancer.
Continue ReadingGauteng Health Shake-Up Looms: DA Warns Premier Lesufi Against Malotana’s Return
The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng has strongly opposed Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s reported reappointment of Lesiba Malotana as head of the Gauteng Health Department.
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OPINION | Makaneta urges Johannesburg to vote for accountable local leadership
Makaneta urges Johannesburg residents to vote for leaders who will restore accountability and effective service delivery.
Continue ReadingOPINION | Adv Batohi clearly undermined the Ad-Hoc committee
Parliamentary Ad-Hoc committee must be very careful of not becoming a talkshop – Advocate Shamila Batohi clearly undermined the committee, writes Dennis Bloem.
Continue ReadingICYMI | Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has been accused of claiming credit for the Heineken Soufflet Malt facility in Sedibeng, suggesting he brokered the deal.
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CRIME
Gauteng gets tough on high-priority threats with new SAPS task forces
SAPS established two specialized units in Gauteng to boost its organized crime response against high-priority threats.
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Vaal SEZ designation proposal now open for public scrutiny
Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau published a 30-day notice, inviting public comment on the proposed designation of the Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
Continue ReadingDon’t Get Stopped: Crucial licence renewal deadline before long weekend
Motorists have been strongly advised to urgently renew vehicle licence discs and driving licence cards before the Easter long weekend to prevent travel delays.
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SPORT
18-Year-Old phenom hones skills at Mayweather boxing club
At 18, South African boxing prospect Botlhale Hakeem Thobejane is training at the prestigious Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas.
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