Joburg Residents, Fed up With Water Outages, Block Roads
“We just want water to come out of our taps. We can’t even flush our toilets.”
Johannesburg
Alexandra Container Homes Still Empty Four Years After Construction
Johannesburg mayor says allocation is in final stages but does not commit to a timeframe for occupation of the complex built during the covid pandemic
Joburg NPA Boss Still Suspended on Full Pay
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) urges President Cyril Ramaphosa to stop delaying the disciplinary hearing into the suspended Johannesburg NPA boss Adv Andrew Chauke. There can be no good explanation for this. It took the President two years to suspend the dodgy NPA boss and now it seems he is dragging his feet yet …
Managing Dynamic Steam Plant Operation on a Multi-User Site
In an ideal world, a single steam user has consistent load demand and operates continuously. However, reality is rarely this simple – and managing a dynamic steam plant operation featuring multiple users requires strong technical skills, good communication and close attention to optimise results, explains AES Commercial Director, Dennis Williams. Variations, including time and duration …
Joburg Ditches CCTV Bylaw
City of Joburg council formally repeals the by-law that extended the City’s control over residents’ private CCTV cameras. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) welcomes the City of Johannesburg’s decision to repeal its controversial CCTV by-law. This comes after OUTA and the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) both launched legal challenges to stop the …
Johannesburg Welcomes 8th Edition of Africa’s Largest AI Trade Event & Conference
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA 3rd September (South African AI Association) Africa’s largest Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation event, AI Expo Africa, will be running its highly acclaimed conference & trade show at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa 29-31 October 2025. Now entering its 8th year, the annual AI Expo Africa event unites regional and
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Inspiring a Culture of Allyship Amongst Senior Women Leaders
South African Breweries (SAB), in partnership with Open Chair, proudly hosted The Unspoken Alliance last week, during Women’s Month dinner and conversation designed to bring senior women in the advertising and marketing industry together for connection, collaboration, and collective strength. Taking place at ‘The Pot Luck Club’ in Johannesburg, the special gathering offers women leaders …
A Milestone Celebration of Passion, Innovation, and Community
The 8th edition of the Festival of Motoring (FOM), powered by WesBank, has officially concluded at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, marking a landmark year for Africa’s premier automotive showcase. With 32,441 visitors, 107 exhibitors, and more than 10,000 track experiences, the 2025 Festival achieved record attendance and cemented its position as a must-attend …
State Of The Art E-Coating Capability
“It is a privilege to work in the automotive industry, with its constant drive to improve! Safety is an important cornerstone, and corrosion protection is part of this. Our success is built around pre-empting customers’ requirements – and ensuring we are not a passenger in the process. A real partnership is defined by taking the …
Two Years Later: Joburg’s Inner City Buildings at Risk of Another Usindiso Inferno
The City of Joburg is yet to make its “dark buildings” safe
Joburg Shows Support for Gaza Flotilla
“There are risks. But the greater danger lies in allowing Israel and its allies to carry out genocide with impunity.”
US Trade Tariffs Present Significant Export Challenges
Automechanika Johannesburg successfully hosted its final CEO Breakfast for 2025 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, bringing together senior automotive industry leaders for strategic discussions as the co-located Festival of Motoring roared into life The breakfast event featured keynote presentations from four distinguished industry experts addressing critical challenges and opportunities facing South Africa’s automotive sector. …
Key Trends Unpacked at the 2025 Festival of Motoring
Despite global shifts toward alternative mobility, South African millennials are driving the local car market, with young people under 35 accounting for 45% of WesBank’s customer base. This insight was shared by Declan Jones, Head of Vehicle Ecosystem Development at WesBank, at the 2025 Festival of Motoring held at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. Jones highlighted …
Fusion Fest 2026
Mahindra Fusion Fest – the revolutionary festival of art, fashion and music that has inspired many – is returning in 2026. Mahindra made the announcement today at the Festival of Motoring, where Nomuzi Mabena (Moozlie) took to the stage to share the news in front of VIP guests and media attending the opening day. Moozlie …
Rand Water Reservoirs Plunge
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance is deeply alarmed by the rapid collapse in Rand Water’s system storage, which has fallen from around 55% to just below 40% in under a week. This has triggered throttling across the province, leaving communities without water and exposing how vulnerable Gauteng’s water supply system has become. Reports from across …
The Next Generation Transporter
Volkswagen is set to introduce the all-new Transporter, scheduled for launch in September 2025, marking a significant step forward in Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles lineup. The new Transporter offers more space, more body styles, a higher payload and a greater economy. Anything is possible. The new-generation Transporter range is powered by a 2.0 TDI engine, offered …
RIP Michael Muthiya
Dear Editor In a tragic turn of events following yesterday’s Democratic Alliance political action outside Premier Lesufi’s office against Gauteng’s crime crisis, one of our committed DA activists and party member, Michael Muthiya, who had attended the protest during the day was confronted by criminals and murdered in a senseless crime upon returning home from …
The Legend Is Back – At Under a Bar
Volkswagen will introduce the updated Golf GTI to the South African market in the last quarter of 2025, marking the arrival of the latest evolution of the world’s most iconic hot hatch. GTI – the next chapter in Mzansi. From kasi streets to coastal highways, no other hot hatch has captured the heart of South …
We’ll See You in Court, Helen Botes
The former CEO of the City of Joburg Property Company (JPC), Helen Botes, has formally notified OUTA that she intends to defend the organisation’s application to have her declared as a delinquent director. “We’ll see you in court,” says Advocate Stefanie Fick, OUTA Executive Director. OUTA lodged a case in the Johannesburg High Court on …
Rand Water Reduces Water Supply to Merafong by Another 20%
The taps in the Merafong Local Municipality (Carletonville, Fochville, Wedela) are running dry after Rand Water reduced the water supply to the Municipality by an additional 20% on Tuesday. Rand Water had already reduced the Municipality’s water supply by 20% a year ago, which caused widespread water issues at the time. Several residents in high-lying […]
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A Festival for Everyone
Africa’s premier automotive showcase, the Festival of Motoring powered by WesBank, is revving up to welcome thousands of visitors when it opens to the public from 29 – 31 August 2025 at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. The event officially kicks off with Media Day on Thursday, 28 August, giving journalists and industry stakeholders …
Two Major Debuts at Festival Of Motoring 2025
Two major debuts will headline a dynamic brand experience that blends product innovation with lifestyle appeal. OMODA and JAECOO proceed through 2025 with momentum and ambition, primarily thanks to a leadership team that reflects the company’s forward-looking spirit and commitment to diversity. In South Africa, this leadership takes centre stage through the work of Shannon …
Illuminating the Path With Knowledge and Training for Galvanised Steel Fabrication
The Hot Dip Galvanizers Association Southern Africa (the HDGASA) serves as a lighthouse, guiding stakeholders through the complexities of steel fabrication, and corrosion protection in South Africa, according to Justin Corbett, Joint CEO of Rand York Castings. A proud HDGASA associate member and a shining example of South African export success, Rand York Castings – …