Johannesburg’s water system is facing serious pressure as demand continues to rise against ageing infrastructure. According to the city’s water utility, the Commando System — which supplies several suburbs — is struggling to keep up. Reservoirs in Crosby, Brixton, and Hursthill are operating under strain, with some areas already
By Janelle Denae Govender Bottlebrush informal settlement residents protest over ongoing water supply issues. Residents from the Bottlebrush informal settlement in Chatsworth took to the streets early this morning to demand access to water. The protest occurred at the corner of Chatsglen on-ramp to Higginson Highway eastbound and the entrance
From AI-driven scalp analysis to medical-grade treatments, small, expert-backed changes can transform your look and confidence this season 15 September 2025 – Spring is a season of renewal, and 2025 is all about personalised grooming solutions that deliver visible, lasting results. Dr Kashmal Kalan, Medical Director at Alvi Armani, shares
City of Joburg Mayor Dada Morero has urged residents struggling with ongoing water supply challenges to reduce their harvesting and usage of water, warning that excessive demand is putting pressure on reservoirs. The mayor assured communities that the city is working to stabilise the water system, but called on residents
ActionSA expresses deep concern over the worsening water crisis affecting communities across Westbury, Westdene, Coronationville and surrounding areas in the City of Johannesburg. For days, residents have endured dry taps, failed communication from officials, and increasingly desperate conditions – prompting widespread protests and escalating tensions on the ground. What we
A wave of violent crimes linked to the dating app Grindr has left young men across South Africa living in fear, with police once again investigating cases of abduction, robbery, and assault. One of the latest victims, a 23-year-old student and e-hailing driver from Nelson Mandela Bay, says his life
Young girls in Gauteng face a bleak future as sexual assault and teenage pregnancy reach pandemic levels in the province. Meanwhile, many child rapists remain free due to a lack of reporting to the police and the failure to pursue criminal charges. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng demands that
The South African Motorbike Delivery Association (SAMDA) hereby invites members of the media to cover the continuation of the UberMoto National Shutdown taking place tomorrow at 08h00 at Balfour Park, Johannesburg. This action follows mass mobilizations by riders against unfair treatment, unpaid wages, and the exploitative use of third-party service
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has dismissed claims that a foreign national was improperly appointed as Nursing Manager at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH), describing the allegations as “false and deliberately misleading.” The controversy stems from accusations circulated online by a figure linked to the so-called “MKP Labour Desk.”
E-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt have officially been recognised as part of South Africa’s public transport system. A new transport law now requires every driver to apply for an operating licence before taking on passengers. To boost passenger safety, all vehicles will need clear branding or signs
