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2026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

Amos Masondo takes over ANC Gauteng’s provincial leadership

Gauteng secretary TK Nciza was demoted to being an additional member and snubbed the meeting

  • Mandisa Makgakga
3 min read
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)
AFRICAN WOMEN

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

  • Tshegofatso Mathe
7 min read
Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Presiding Officers and the Premier of Gauteng; David Makhura in the front row intently taking note of the comments from the youth
CRITICAL THINKING FORUM

GPL speaker calls the youth into solution-directed discussion for a better future

The Youth Sector Parliament debates relevant issues and helps the GPL reach resolutions

  • Kaeleboga Mokolobate
6 min read
Former Gauteng premier David Makhura, who runs the ANC political school, said there was a need for the party to both educate its existing members and ensure that those who joined in future were “in good standing in the community”.
DAVID MAKHURA

David Makhura is Gauteng’s new premier

ANC provincial secretary David Makhura will take over as the premier of Gauteng rather than Ntombi Mekgwe – as was widely expected.

  • Sapa
  • Genevieve Quintal
2 min read
Sworn in: Members of the new Cabinet take their oath of office in Harare.
ANC

MEC Mekgwe likely to be Gauteng premier

M&G sources within the ANC have shared the names of premiers agreed upon at a special meeting, with Ntombi Mekgwe likely to be named Gauteng’s head.

  • Mmanaledi Mataboge
  • Matuma Letsoala
3 min read
Gauteng health and social development minister Ntombi Mekgwe will take over as government and housing minister.
NOMVULA MOKONYANE

Gauteng social development leaves R90m unspent

Despite the welfare sector’s shortage of money, the Gauteng social development department has underspent its welfare budget by R90-million.

  • Sapa
1 min read
NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE

Gauteng health says Tshwane is ready for NHI rollout

Gauteng health minister Ntombi Mekgwe says Tshwane is ready for implementation of the national health insurance scheme pilot phase.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Gauteng health promised ‘major shake-up’
FARANAAZ PARKER

Gauteng health promised ‘major shake-up’

Gauteng provincial health minister Ntombi Mekgwe has promised big changes in the way the health department does business.

  • Faranaaz Parker
4 min read
FLOOD DAMAGE

‘Billions’ needed to fix flood damage

Billions of rands will be needed to fix infrastructure damaged during recent heavy flooding in Gauteng, the province said on Wednesday.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read