Author: Nomthandazo Ntisa

As South Africa heads into the weekend, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a fire danger warning across several provinces as the nation faces dry and sweltering conditions. With temperatures climbing and humidity dropping, citizens are urged to remain alert as parts of the country prepare for extreme heat and fire-prone weather on Saturday, 25 October 2025.

Gauteng is taking a firm stand against drug abuse. On Monday, 27 October 2025, Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Members of the Executive Council (MECs) will unveil Tswa Daar!, a provincewide campaign aimed at reclaiming communities and saving lives.

Gauteng is bursting with energy this weekend. From soulful gospel concerts and lively food markets to fitness runs and cultural festivals, the province offers something for every mood. Whether you’re in Soweto, Sandton, Katlehong, or Krugersdorp, here’s your essential guide to everything happening across Mzansi’s most vibrant province.

In Gauteng, every minute in traffic counts, so waiting in line to renew a vehicle licence often feels like punishment. For years, drivers have faced long queues, delays, and surprise fines. South Africa’s move toward digital government services has changed that. Renewing or checking your car licence fees online is now fast, secure, and stress-free.

Johannesburg is gearing up for one of its most forward-thinking gatherings as TEDx Johannesburg Countdown comes to Nirox Sculpture Park on 25 October 2025. The event will unite global thinkers, South African innovators, and creative leaders who are shaping a more sustainable future. This year’s edition is not a conventional conference. It’s a living conversation that merges art, science, and community action. Through storytelling, performance, and innovation, it calls on Gauteng residents to rethink how they engage with the planet and its people. ALSO READ: Gauteng Tourism Industry Gathers for Round Table on Growth, Innovation and Inclusion – 24 October…

As South Africa moves deeper into the spring-to-summer period, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecasts a fine, warm, and in some areas hot Friday for much of the country. Temperatures across Gauteng are expected to reach the high 20s and low 30s on 24 October 2025. After several chilly days, many will welcome the return of sunshine, but authorities caution that high UV levels and fire danger warnings remain in effect for certain regions. ALSO READ: Jozi Food & Music Festival Returns to Constitution Hill This October Fire Danger Warnings Across Central South Africa The western and north-western parts…

Johannesburg’s creative energy takes the spotlight again as the Jozi Food & Music Festival: Empowerment Edition brings together sound, flavor and enterprise at Constitution Hill on 25 October 2025.This is more than a lifestyle festival. It is a celebration of unity that showcases South Africa’s food, music, and cultural identity while giving small businesses and emerging artists real opportunities to grow. Organizers see this first edition as the beginning of a new legacy on the city’s cultural calendar — a space where creativity fuels the economy and strengthens communities. ALSO READ: Gauteng Tourism Industry Gathers for Round Table on Growth,…

Along the eastern edge of the Maboneng Precinct, just off Anderson and Berea streets, lies Kwa Mai Mai, one of Johannesburg’s oldest and most captivating markets. It is a place where tradition and modern life share the same rhythm. Sangomas, leather traders, and food vendors work side by side, shaping a space that feels alive with energy, smoke, and song. Kwa Mai Mai, pronounced “My-My,” has long been a cornerstone of inner-city culture. It remains one of the few places where you can feel the pulse of Johannesburg’s working-class heritage. While Maboneng attracts a hip, curated crowd, Mai Mai stays…

October’s pink ribbons do more than bring color to the streets and malls of Gauteng. They remind every woman to pause and protect her own life. Breast Cancer Awareness Month once again calls on women and men to confront a disease that remains South Africa’s most common form of cancer. The 2023 National Cancer Registry reports that one in 27 South African women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, a figure that continues to climb. Across Gauteng, from the business corridors of Sandton to the public clinics of Soweto and Tembisa, awareness drives are helping residents identify symptoms earlier…

South Africans living abroad are about to receive a long-awaited upgrade in convenience. The Department of Home Affairs prepares to roll out doorstep passport delivery starting 1 November 2025. The move forms part of the department’s broader push towards digital modernization.