Residents and businesses in Soshanguve have been warned of a rescheduled planned electricity supply interruption set to take place this coming Sunday, 18 January 2025, from 09:00 to 16:00. The City of Tshwane confirmed that the planned outage is necessary to allow its technical teams to carry out essential maintenance work at the K3 Substation….
The Department of Basic Education has raised serious concerns after new figures revealed that more girls matriculated in the 2025 academic year than boys, highlighting a growing gender disparity in South Africa’s schooling system. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube confirmed that while the increasing participation of girls in education is a positive development, the high…
Earlier today, Durban-based hairstylist Snenhlanhla Mthembu took to social media to break her silence about what she alleges has been ongoing abuse by her partner. The revelation comes less than a month after South Africa witnessed a massive national shutdown calling for an end to gender-based violence (GBV), a crisis that has been declared a…
The Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) has shut down five food outlets and arrested eight individuals during coordinated law-enforcement operations carried out across the City of Tshwane on Thursday, 8 January 2026. According to TMPD, the By-laws Unit, working alongside City of Tshwane officials, conducted business compliance inspections in the Gezina area. More than 20…
The community of Soshanguve Extension 3 has been left in shock following a tragic incident in which a man and his young son were found dead near a railway line close to the Marry Me informal settlement. The bodies were discovered on Tuesday afternoon under a tree by a passerby, who immediately alerted community members…
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has intercepted a group of 25 undocumented migrants attempting to enter South Africa illegally through the Beitbridge area. “Today, 05 January 2026, the Commissioner of @TheBMA_SA, led by Beitbridge Port of Entry (PoE) Port Commander Ntakuseni Lambani, is on the ground in the bushes. With the assistance of the technology…
The Hammanskraal Water Intervention Project continues to make steady progress in restoring reliable access to clean, potable water to affected communities, according to a joint statement by the Department of Water and Sanitation, the City of Tshwane and Magalies Water. Areas including Mandela Village, Marokolong, Ramotse and Kekana Gardens (Steve Biko Village), as well as…
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has announced that learners who sat for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams will soon be able to view their results online through a dedicated digital platform. According to a recent official post on the department’s social media, Gauteng matriculants can access their 2025 NSC results by visiting…
Residents in Olivenhoutbosch and surrounding areas can expect a gradual return of electricity supply after the City of Tshwane confirmed that transformers at the Olivenhoutbosch Substation have been successfully energised. In a statement issued on Monday, the City said switching operations would commence today, although the process will be carried out in phases to ensure…
Media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock will be laid to rest in Johannesburg on Today following his tragic death last week. DJ Warras, a well-known radio and television personality, podcaster, club DJ and entrepreneur, was shot and killed in the Johannesburg Central Business District on 16 December 2025. He was 40 years old. Hundreds of…
