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We reflect on nearly two decades of the Gautrain's transformative journey in Gauteng, celebrating its legacy as one of South Africa's most successful public infrastructure projects.
News South Africa » Gauteng » Government: UPDATE | EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga is new Gauteng finance MEC as Lesufi shuffles executive council
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has reshuffled his executive council, introducing significant changes, including the appointment of the EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga as the new finance MEC.
News South Africa » Gauteng » Government: South Africa’s ANC looks to shore up power as local elections loom
Appointment of contentious politician to manage finances of vital province reveals party’s loosening grip at local level ...
News South Africa » Gauteng » Government: The EFF is now in charge of the finances of South Africa’s richest province
This gives an EFF member oversight over South Africa’s richest province, which accounts for around 35% of the nation’s GDP. The EFF welcomed the appointment, stating that it marks a progressive step ...
News South Africa » Gauteng » Government: Public Consultations Launched for Vaal SEZ, Signalling Major Industrial Transformation in Gauteng
This follows the formal publication on 3 March 2026 by Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau, announcing the government’s intention to designate the Vaal SEZ and inviting public ...
News South Africa » Gauteng » Government: Gauteng’s deepening water crisis sparks Human Rights Commission investigation — have your say
The commission has launched a formal inquiry into the crisis, warning that the situation may amount to systemic human rights violations. Alongside infrastructure collapse and governance gaps, it will ...
News South Africa » Gauteng » Government: Progressive small-party alliance falters, deputy president endorses ANC-led populist coalition
The Unite for Change alliance between Songezo Zibi, Mmusi Maimane and Patricia de Lille has fractured before its first electoral test, exposing the fragility of small-party coalitions. As they ...
News South Africa » Gauteng » Government: Mixed reaction to Gauteng premier Lesufi’s recent cabinet reshuffle
There has been mixed reaction from stakeholders in the education and social development sectors to the recent cabinet reshuffle by Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi.
News South Africa » Gauteng » Government: Battle for South Africa’s metros: What’s at stake in the local government poll
As South Africa’s political calendar started with the opening of parliament, all eyes are on the upcoming local government election. Even without a fixed date, the nationwide contest across 257 ...
News South Africa » Gauteng » Government: Laptops to Bridge the Digital Divide for Gauteng School
As part of efforts to ensure that no child is left behind, the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, together with the CEO of HONOR Technologies Africa, Zou Lefeng, handed over laptops ...
News South Africa » Gauteng » Government: Gauteng Investment Conference: Mashatile urges investors to be confident in SA
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged investors to remain confident in South Africa’s government, pledging a collaborative and supportive working relationship. Mashatile was speaking at the ...
News South Africa » Gauteng » Government: South Africa’s investment drive is rebuilding the economy
In an era when cynicism too often dominates public discourse and doubt easily overshadows progress, the facts speak volumes. South Africa is attracting capital, rebuilding confidence and laying the ...