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A man known as MMS faces allegations from a couple claiming he pays their drug-addicted daughter for sex, as the Gauteng High Court denies his request for a gag order against them.
The City of Johannesburg is moving forward with plans to rejuvenate the long-neglected Johannesburg Art Gallery.
Discover how container homes are transforming Johannesburg's property landscape, offering affordable housing solutions and generating rental income amidst evolving regulations.
After years of captivity in a circus, lionesses Tomoyo and Illiana have found a new home at Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary, where they can finally live freely under the African sun.
South African Tourism's latest advert, aimed at promoting the country as a tourist destination, has drawn criticism from netizens who feel it misrepresents the nation's true essence.
The woman at the center of the love triangle, Ntombi, said she has two children with the Ugandan man who allegedly murdered her ex-lover, Emmanuel Mahamba.
Despite the March 31 deadline for relocation, Taiwan's embassy in Pretoria remains operational, as the South African government and Taipei continue discussions on the future of diplomatic ties.
Facing serious allegations, Collins Letsoalo, CEO of the Road Accident Fund, asserts his innocence and commitment to transparency regarding a R79 million lease deal.
Three determined cyclists, who embarked on a 1,741 km journey from Burgersfort, Limpopo, raising awareness for gender-based violence and youth empowerment, have arrived safely in Cape Town.
Collins Letsoalo, CEO of the Road Accident Fund, addresses allegations of misconduct related to a R79 million lease deal, asserting transparency and cooperation with the Special Investigating Unit.
The National Taxi Alliance has strongly condemned recent acts of intimidation against Pikitup workers that crippled Johannesburg's waste collection for two days. The incidents, which halted employee transport services due to taxi operators' claims of exclusive transport rights, have sparked similar concerns in Ekurhuleni where scholar transport operators have also faced intimidation. Both municipalities have taken steps to address these disruptions which affect essential services.
The Gauteng High Court has struck down Johannesburg's property rates policy that reclassified private schools as 'business entities', causing massive tax hikes. Judge Phaneul Mudau described the city's public consultation process as 'a sham' and ruled that the policy violated children's constitutional rights to education by failing to consider how increased school fees would affect access to education.
Following the Patriotic Alliance's victory in Johannesburg's Ward 82 by-election, multiple parties filed formal complaints alleging serious electoral irregularities, including suspicious voter registrations with up to 70 voters registered at a single three-bedroom house.
Following the Patriotic Alliance's victory in Johannesburg's Ward 82 by-election, multiple parties have filed formal complaints alleging serious electoral irregularities, including suspicious voter registrations with up to 70 voters registered at a single three-bedroom house. As the IEC acknowledges these objections, parties warn that system improvements are essential before the 2026 local government elections to ensure electoral integrity.
The relatively low property prices in KwaZulu-Natal are influenced by factors such as economic disparities and subdued market activity.
Johannesburg waste management will resume this weekend as Pikitup launches an urgent recovery plan after a two-day strike. Workers at all 12 depots had downed tools over transport service disputes with the taxi industry, causing widespread disruption across the city. Residents should check the revised collection schedule and place bins outside on designated days.
PA leader Gayton McKenzie declared his party 'the fastest growing in South Africa' as they prepare to contest upcoming Northern Cape by-elections with new momentum.
In a significant political shift, the Patriotic Alliance has unseated the DA in Johannesburg's Ward 82 with a commanding 41. 7% of votes, while the DA maintained Ward 99 with an overwhelming 98% majority. PA leader Gayton McKenzie celebrates this milestone, declaring his party 'the fastest growing in South Africa' as they prepare to contest upcoming Northern Cape by-elections with new momentum.
A man who claimed he was 'just fooling around' has lost his bid for reinstatement after the Johannesburg Labour Court upheld his dismissal for sexually harassing a female colleague, with the judge declaring he 'should be nowhere near any workplace with female employees'.
DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga has raised red flags about President Ramaphosa's Johannesburg rescue initiative, questioning both its constitutional validity and potential to fuel ANC factional conflicts. Msimanga is demanding broader consultation with all political parties, especially those in the government of national unity, before the Presidential Working Group proceeds with attempts to revitalize South Africa's economic hub.
A man who claimed he was 'just fooling around' has lost his bid for reinstatement after the Johannesburg Labour Court upheld his dismissal for sexually harassing a female colleague, with the judge declaring he 'should be nowhere near any workplace with female employees'.
Struggling with budget constraints, the City of Johannesburg will implement fare increases for Metrobus (4. 6%) and Rea Vaya (5%) services from July, while dramatically cutting transport subsidies for pensioners, students and people with disabilities from up to 86% down to just 25%. The changes come as the municipality attempts to address financial challenges.
Discover the contrasting perspectives on private air travel between Johannesburg and Durban, as social media debates the high costs and practicality of charter flights compared to traditional transport options.
Struggling with budget constraints, the City of Johannesburg will implement fare increases for Metrobus (4. 6%) and Rea Vaya (5%) services from July, while dramatically cutting transport subsidies for pensioners, students and people with disabilities from up to 86% down to just 25%. The changes come as the municipality attempts to address financial challenges.
A man, expelled from witness protection, had turned to the court for urgent protection after receiving death threats from a police officer.