News Bulletin of 15 May 2025, 5pm

Public transport in Gauteng is now more affordable with the launch of KlevaMova, offering a 50% discount on train fares for low-income earners, students, pensioners, and disability grant recipients.
Eligible passengers can apply by submitting supporting documentation, with discounted tickets available as weekly, monthly, and return trip options.
In addition, Gautrain users can benefit from significantly reduced parking fees, paying just R1 per day at any station until July 31, 2025.
The initiative supports Gauteng’s broader efforts to make public transport more accessible, ease financial pressure on commuters, reduce road congestion, and improve access to jobs and education.

Standard Bank is encouraging small township businesses across South Africa to enter the Kasi SME Pitch Challenge. Entrepreneurs from all nine provinces can compete for cash prizes totalling R60,000 per province, with the top winner taking home R30,000.

The competition is open to black South African-owned businesses that have been operating for at least a year and meet registration and turnover requirements.

Finalists will receive expert pitching training ahead of the national finals in Durban later this year, where they’ll compete for a share of R500,000 in prize money.

This challenge is a great chance for township entrepreneurs to gain funding and valuable business skills.

Ekurhuleni has begun rolling out an ambitious road rehabilitation campaign, committing R285 million to citywide pothole repairs and R50 million to the Sivala Ama-pothole blitz.
The city's use of hot mix asphalt ensures stronger, longer-lasting roads with fewer maintenance issues.
Already underway, the initiative includes road marking, traffic sign installations, and stormwater drainage improvements to enhance daily commutes.
The initiative supports Gauteng’s broader efforts to make public transport more accessible, ease financial pressure on commuters, reduce road congestion, and improve access to jobs and education.