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Ntombi Mekgwe, the founder of Vita Basadi and speaker of the Gauteng provincial legislature, with some of the award winners  – women who have used their determination and skills to empower others. (Photos: Kgomotso Neto)

The GPL hosts the 5th Vita Basadi Awards

Women who quietly serve their communities and the legislature, backed by the women’s caucus, are acknowledged at the annual Vita Basadi awards

The company focused its efforts on ANC delegates who would choose the next president, asking them to register for a newsletter and using their details to push CR17 content. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

A nail biting finish for the ANC in Gauteng

As the last of the ballots are counted today, the ANC has retained its majority in Gauteng by the skin of their teeth

The youth were active in the Critical Thinking Forum hosted by the Mail & Guardian and Gauteng Provincial Legislature at Unisa’s campus in Tshwane. (Photos: Zaheer Cassim and Musa Rapuleng)

Ahead of May 8, young South Africans are reminded of the power of their votes

‘Your vote is the change you want to see’

Members of the Roads and Transport Portfolio Committee: Chairperson of Committee – Mafika Mgcina, NCOP representative, Edward Makoue, Matome Chiloane, Christina Mabala and Mohatla Tseki

National Land Transport Amendment Bill process aims to revamp public transport

Gauteng public hearings on the Bill have been completed

Panelists radio DJ Bujy Bikwa, comedian Donovan Goliath, TV presenter Jessica Mthimkhulu, executive producer Bongekile Skosana, and broadcast journalist Xoli Mngambi

The youth want rapid change, and voting is one way to achieve it

The 2019 election marks the first time that young people will constitute the highest number of voters in South Africa, giving them plenty of power

Above: Chairperson of committees at the GPL Mike Madlala said the youth must know their history before they make judgements

Ekurhuleni youth make their views heard about their choice to vote or not in 2019

‘Youth must focus on the ideal South Africa they would like to live in’

Service delivery: The Gauteng provincial legislature’ standing committee on petitions held a public hearing in Pimville, Soweto last week

Soweto residents tell the Legislature their problems

The GPL holds quarterly hearings in different areas so that the public can air their grievances, or thank them for addressing issues

Khaya Sithole

Youth month reflections: where have all the voters gone?

The GPL has a constitutional mandate to ensure that citizens of Gauteng participate in democratic processes

Students had until 9am on Tuesday to leave their residence halls

Premier promises billions to be injected into Gauteng

In a speech that was occasionally interrupted by the EFF, Premier David Makhura promised an injection of billions of rands into several initiatives.

Khutsong battle reaches Constitutional Court

A string of senior advocates acting for state institutions opposed an application by Khutsong residents in the Constitutional Court on Thursday. Outside, police fired rubber…