Gauteng News

25/08/2026

Olievenhoutbosch informal traders have officially received their business permits under Tshwane’s new township economy by-law.

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Local vendors in Olievenhoutbosch marked a major milestone on Tuesday as the City of Tshwane officially handed over the first phase of informal trading permits under its new Informal Trading and Township Economy By-Law. The ceremony at the Olievenhoutbosch Community Hall provided 77 fully compliant....

25/08/2026

A moment of silence for victims of GBV. Programme Director Aubrey Sihlangu led attendees in honouring those affected by gender-based violence during today's National Orange Day proceedings at the Sun City Prison.

25/08/2026

A moment of silence for victims of GBV.

Programme Director Aubrey Sihlangu led attendees in honouring those affected by gender-based violence during today's National Orange Day proceedings at Sun City Prison.

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25/08/2026

Social work leaders gather in Gauteng for a cause. Attendees assembled at the Sun City Prison as the Gauteng Department of Social Development marked Orange Day to highlight efforts against Gender-Based Violence.

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25/08/2026

Gauteng artists and local groups won big at the 2026 National Arts and Culture Awards at Sun City. Winners included Gallery MOMO and top fashion designer David Tlale.

Read the full list of winners across all 20 categories on our website:
https://gautengnews.net/gauteng-artists-and-creative-institutions-among-naca-2026-winners/

    Several Gauteng-based artists and creative institutions were among the winners at the 2026 National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA), which recognised South African talent across 20 categories at Sun City Resort in the North West on Friday.The awards ceremony, hosted by the Department of Sport, ...

24/08/2026

Reports emerged that Sporong residents are abandoning their homes after being terrorised by zama zamas following the withdrawal of law enforcement units. Now, local councillor Alfred Thenjekwayo's office has responded to the claims.

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The office of Ward 2 Councillor Alfred Thenjekwayo has dismissed claims that Sporong informal settlement in Randfontein is under siege by illegal miners (zama zamas), clarifying that empty shacks in the area are the result of government housing relocations rather than residents fleeing in fear. The....

24/08/2026

No more expensive trips to the suburbs just to look for work.

From delivering real jobs, free executive training to business opportunities, find out how the Empower Gauteng Residents initiative brought lasting economic opportunities straight to Braamfischer residents.

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Braamfischer residents received direct job opportunities, business training, and practical career support over the weekend as community organisers and industry stakeholders gathered at the Braamfischer Multipurpose Centre to fight township unemployment. Hosted by the Cultural and Creative Industries...

23/08/2026

Residents shared their thoughts on the economic challenges facing the community, offering feedback on how targeted skills development programs can better serve local youth seeking sustainable employment.

23/08/2026

Evha Nteso of SALS and CCIGA outlines available funding programs and skills training initiatives aimed at supporting creative sector workers and local entrepreneurs.

The Empower Gauteng Residents initiative addresses unemployment by providing attendees with direct access to jobs, skills training, and business funding opportunities.

23/08/2026

Job seekers and community members engaged attentively as they completed employment application forms during the Empower Gauteng Residents Initiative, hosted at the Braamfischer Multipurpose Centre in Soweto to connect local residents with active job opportunities.