LIGHT FOR THE UNDERPRIVILEGED OF GAUTENG
The months of April and May 2026 marked an important milestone in the Health Calendar of Gauteng. 126 Free Cataract…
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Zari Hassan Survives Sandton Crash: Boss Lady Shaken but Unbroken
Johannesburg — Ugandan socialite and businesswoman Zari Hassan, popularly known as The Boss Lady, was involved in a car crash in Sandton this week that left her luxury Range Rover badly mangled but, thankfully, left her unharmed.
Hijacked in Mayfair: Ward 58’s Battle With Urban Pirates
The streets of Mayfair, once known for their bustling markets and close-knit community, are now becoming ground zero for one of Johannesburg’s ugliest realities: building hijackings.
Power Cuts Hit Mayfair and Fordsburg in City Crackdown
Johannesburg’s electricity crackdown has arrived at the doorsteps of Mayfair and Fordsburg, with City Power cutting off households and businesses accused of non-payment and illegal connections.
Get Ready for #JoziMyJoziWalks 2025
Are you curious about Hillbrow but concerned about its reputation? Want to travel through Africa without setting foot in O.R.…
Joburg marks Clean Air Week with City-Wide Campaign
The City of Johannesburg’s Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) has wrapped up a city-wide Clean Air Week campaign, commemorating the International Day for Clean Air for Blue Skies, observed globally on 7 September 2025.
Over 200,000 young people start work in schools today
Dear Fellow South African, Today marks the ‘first day at school’ for about 200,000 young people at over 20,000 schools…
Embracing the First Ten Days of Dhul-Ḥijjah: A Month of Mercy and Renewal
By Shakiera Tayob, Fordsburg Independent Newspapers Every year, the sighting of the new moon heralds the arrival of Dhul-Ḥijjah—the final…
South Africa and the US have much to gain from working together
Dear Fellow South African, Last week, I undertook a successful working visit to the United States at the invitation of…
Johannesburg AIDS Council Takes Bold Step in Combating HIV, TB, and STIs
On May 22, 2025, the Johannesburg AIDS Council (JAC) officially commenced its operations, marking a significant milestone in the City’s…