Gauteng News – Your Daily Feed of What's Happening in South Africa

If you live in or care about Gauteng, this is where you’ll find the headlines that matter to you. We pull together stories from Johannesburg, Pretoria, Ekurhuleni and surrounding townships so you don’t have to hunt across dozens of sites.

Why Gauteng Matters

Gauteng is South Africa’s economic engine – it houses the country’s biggest banks, tech hubs and universities. Because of that, political decisions, market moves and cultural events here ripple across the whole nation. Knowing what’s going on in this province helps you understand trends that affect jobs, transport and even your weekend plans.

What You'll Find on This Page

Every day we add fresh articles covering four main angles:

  • Politics & policy: Updates on city council votes, national government actions that impact Gauteng and interviews with local leaders.
  • Business & tech: New startups, major corporate moves, job market shifts and stories about the mining and manufacturing sectors.
  • Sports & entertainment: Match reports from Kaizer Chiefs, Lions, local concerts, theatre shows and cultural festivals.
  • Lifestyle & community: Health alerts, education news, traffic tips and human‑interest pieces that showcase everyday life in the province.

We also feature opinion pieces from Gauteng residents, so you get a mix of facts and local perspectives. If you’re looking for something specific – say, the latest transport strike or a new mall opening – use the search bar at the top of the page.

Our goal is to keep things simple. No jargon, no fluff. Just straight‑forward reporting that tells you what’s happening, why it matters and how it could affect you.

Got a tip or story idea? Drop us an email. We love hearing from readers who live the Gauteng experience every day.

Bookmark this page and check back often. The news cycle moves fast in South Africa’s busiest province, and we’ll be here to break it down for you in plain language.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi Faces Backlash Over Controversial Cabinet Appointments

Jul 4, 2024, Posted by : Ra'eesa Moosa

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has come under fire for reappointing previous administration leaders to key positions in his provincial cabinet. Critics warn this will hinder service delivery in the economic hub of South Africa, which contributes 40% to the nation's GDP. Opposition parties and political analysts express concerns over the lack of new leadership and potential for significant change.

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