Residents in Merafong on Gauteng’s West Rand continue to live in homes fitted with asbestos roofing, despite the material being banned more than a decade ago. Communities in Khutsong and Kokosi are among those affected, with civil society groups warning that prolonged asbestos exposure places families at risk of serious health conditions.
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Johannesburg residents are gearing up for an 8-hour power outage this Sunday, 5 October 2025, as City Power carries out essential maintenance on two key substations. The outage, which will affect various parts of the inner city, will take place from 8 am to 4 pm. The utility stresses that this planned interruption is vital to prevent even worse unplanned power cuts in the future.
Gauteng residents woke up this week to news of a spectacular police crackdown that saw more than 1,500 suspects arrested in the province. Operation Shanela, South Africa’s crime-fighting campaign, once again showed the power of coordinated law enforcement as police tackled violent crime, gender-based violence, and community safety.
When the lights go out, Gauteng doesn’t just sink into darkness. Pumps stop. Reservoirs stall. Sewage spills. Families twist taps…
South Africa’s electricity challenges are not just about loadshedding. Affordability and access remain pressing concerns, particularly for low-income households. Eskom…
Gauteng is staring down a wave of violent turf wars that fuse two shadow economies: illegal mining and informal recycling.…
Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has urged expectant mothers to seek antenatal care as early as possible, warning that late…
Ekurhuleni’s clinic campaign promotes family planning, antenatal care, and reproductive health to improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
Across Gauteng, highways and suburban streets now face a growing, invisible threat illegal mining tunnels, dug by so-called “zama zamas”,…