Gauteng’s electricity grid is under renewed strain this week as Eskom resumes its planned load reduction programme across several parts of the province. The power utility confirmed that residents and businesses across Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, and surrounding regions will face scheduled power cuts during morning and evening peak hours.
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When summer hits Gauteng, water becomes the new load shedding. Rand Water has already warned of shrinking storage capacity, while maintenance on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) will further squeeze supply. The water crisis is no longer just a municipal commodity for SMEs—it’s a critical risk that can decide whether the doors stay open.
Public health experts are warning about a devastating but entirely preventable crisis: alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), the most severe outcome of prenatal alcohol exposure, continues to scar children’s lives permanently — even though it is avoidable.
As parts of Johannesburg endure water outages and low pressure, residents want clear answers: who is actually responsible for the taps running dry? In Gauteng’s complex water network, two key players dominate – Rand Water and Johannesburg Water – each with distinct roles. Understanding this division is not just technical; it’s critical for accountability and solutions.
The Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP) have cracked down on reckless driving across major Gauteng freeways, arresting 43 motorists in a…
Gauteng is staring down a wave of violent turf wars that fuse two shadow economies: illegal mining and informal recycling.…
Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has urged expectant mothers to seek antenatal care as early as possible, warning that late…
Gauteng, the economic engine of South Africa, is grappling with a growing road infrastructure crisis as illegal mining continues to…
Across Gauteng, highways and suburban streets now face a growing, invisible threat illegal mining tunnels, dug by so-called “zama zamas”,…
South Africa faces a deepening youth unemployment crisis, with the first quarter of 2025 recording a staggering 46.1% unemployment rate…