Gauteng

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has pledged to address complaints from Ratanda residents about electricity failures, crime and service delivery shortcomings.

May 01, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Ten years after a court ordered the City of Johannesburg to upgrade services in Slovo Park, residents still lack reliable water and sanitation. Partial electrification occurred in 2018, but basic needs remain unmet despite recent promises. Community members express ongoing frustration and hope amid slow delivery.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi delivered his 2026 State of the Province Address, emphasizing foreign direct investment inflows and efforts to combat crime and improve services. He announced R27 billion in investments from international partners to create jobs. Lesufi also addressed water restoration in Midrand and ongoing challenges in other areas.

February 21, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Gauteng public school learners face raw sewage risks and cancelled classes due to water outages, while more affluent schools report no such issues in years.

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has ramped up efforts to curb non-compliant scholar transport operators in Lenasia as part of a road safety campaign. Several vehicles were impounded, and arrests followed for drunk driving and bribery attempts. This action comes amid heightened concerns over learner safety following a deadly crash.

January 13, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

As South African schools prepare to reopen on 14 January 2026, nearly 5,000 Grade 1 and 8 pupils in Gauteng remain unplaced due to glitches in the online admissions system and district overloads. Frustrated parents are queuing at offices and calling for the system's scrapping, while the department promises ongoing placements. The issue echoes national challenges in school admissions.