City Power has launched a citywide maintenance drive to strengthen Johannesburg’s electricity network and prevent future blackouts. The planned power outage, which started on Tuesday, 21 October, will run until Sunday, 26 October. Each affected area will experience power cuts lasting up to eight hours as crews upgrade aging substations and replace failing equipment. Thousands of households and businesses are expected to be affected.
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Eskom has confirmed that several areas across Gauteng will face planned load reduction this week as part of efforts to…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has laid out an ambitious roadmap to reshape the province by 2029, unveiling strict performance targets…
Minibus taxis continue to dominate Gauteng’s transport network, carrying millions of commuters every day. However, a recent enforcement drive by the Gauteng Traffic Inspectorate (GTI) has revealed how widespread non-compliance remains within the industry. Authorities estimate that at least 35 taxi drivers are caught daily without valid licenses, exposing a serious gap in public transport safety and regulation.
Johannesburgers are bracing for another round of scheduled power cuts as City Power continues essential maintenance on its electricity network.…
Gauteng residents and businesses face scheduled power outages, also known as load reduction, every week. This essential exercise enables Eskom…
A recent fire disaster in the Sivilcon informal settlement, located in Pretoria, has left over 150 residents homeless and destroyed…
On 9 October 2025, the Office of the Gauteng Premier released a statement to correct misinformation. The misinformation about a “Prayer Day” event purportedly organised for Tembisa Hospital.
A poster promoting the event featuring Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s photograph gave the false impression that he endorsed and would attend it.
Cashless taxi payments could soon become a reality in Gauteng as Premier Panyaza Lesufi doubles down on plans to modernise…
Authorities urge Gauteng motorists to keep their vehicles roadworthy and fully compliant with transport regulations. This is as the Gauteng…