On 9 October 2025, the Office of the Gauteng Premier released a statement to correct misinformation. The misinformation about a “Prayer Day” event purportedly organised for Tembisa Hospital.
A poster promoting the event featuring Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s photograph gave the false impression that he endorsed and would attend it.
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Johannesburg residents are gearing up for a week of planned power interruptions as City Power begins its scheduled maintenance of an eight-hour power outage across several regions. The utility says the work, taking place from 7 to 12 October 2025, forms part of its ongoing programme to stabilise and modernise the city’s overworked electricity grid.
Gauteng’s electricity grid is under renewed strain this week as Eskom resumes its planned load reduction programme across several parts of the province. The power utility confirmed that residents and businesses across Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, and surrounding regions will face scheduled power cuts during morning and evening peak hours.
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’s energy supply troubles continue this week. Eskom confirmed that several parts of the province will face load reduction, with morning and evening cuts rotating between communities.
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.
Johannesburg’s job market is brutally competitive, and scammers are cashing in on people’s desperation. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has issued a sharp warning about a fake recruitment scheme luring hopeful applicants with promises of metro police jobs.
Gauteng residents face another week of planned power outages as Eskom pushes ahead with load reduction in high-density suburbs. The utility says the measure is necessary to protect substations and transformers strained by theft and illegal connections.
As parts of Johannesburg endure water outages and low pressure, residents want clear answers: who is actually responsible for the taps running dry? In Gauteng’s complex water network, two key players dominate – Rand Water and Johannesburg Water – each with distinct roles. Understanding this division is not just technical; it’s critical for accountability and solutions.
Gauteng is staring down a wave of violent turf wars that fuse two shadow economies: illegal mining and informal recycling.…