Gauteng

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.

April 24, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Cloudy and cold conditions are expected across Gauteng, with the South African Weather Service issuing a yellow level 2 warning for severe storms. Heavy downpours could lead to localised flooding in western Johannesburg areas including Soweto. Cool weather with showers will persist into the weekend.

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.

February 14, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Gauteng Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has issued a stern warning to scholar transport associations after many operators boycotted a key engagement meeting. The operators halted services due to payment issues but plan to resume on Monday. Officials emphasized the need for license compliance amid ongoing road safety concerns.

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.

January 12, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

As South African schools gear up to reopen on January 14, thousands of learners in Gauteng are still without placements, despite official claims that the situation is managed. The Gauteng Department of Education reported 4,858 unplaced Grade 1 and Grade 8 students on January 6, a reduction from 140,000 nationwide in December 2025. This ongoing issue highlights persistent challenges in education infrastructure and planning.