What’s On Gauteng: Top Articles In Gauteng For 11 June 2025

These are a collection of the top articles in Gauteng for 11 June 2025.
Gauteng’s Fix- Project Lokisa: Johannesburg’s Bold Strategy to Recover R61 Billion in Debt

The City of Johannesburg has launched an ambitious initiative called Project Lokisa to recover nearly R61 billion in outstanding municipal debt. This bold move targets major defaulters, including affluent residents, commercial businesses, and government entities, aiming to stabilise the city’s strained finances amid rising service costs and economic challenges.
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South Africa’s Education Finances in Crisis: Gwarube Calls for Immediate Action

South Africa is facing a serious educational crisis. Financial pressures threaten the very foundation of its public schooling system. Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has sounded the alarm on this looming national emergency. She is urging immediate and coordinated action to address the deteriorating state of education finances. Multiple provincial education departments risk insolvency before the end of the financial year. Therefore, the call for urgent intervention is no longer a matter of debate. It is a necessity.
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Brace Yourselves, Gauteng: City Power Warns of Increased Outages in Johannesburg Amid Cold Weather

City Power Johannesburg has issued a warning about the likelihood of increased power outages. The outages are likely to take place across the city due to ongoing cold weather conditions. Residents and businesses are advised to prepare for possible disruptions as the utility company manages heightened demand and technical challenges.
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Mamelodi Sundowns Set for FIFA Club World Cup: Sundowns Fixtures and Kick-Off Times

As excitement builds ahead of the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, football fans across the globe are bracing for a month-long spectacle that brings together the world’s wealthiest, most talented, and most decorated club sides. From European giants to African champions, the stage is set in the United States – and Mamelodi Sundowns are right in the middle of it.
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Gauteng Schools Struggle to Teach Tech Skills Amid Teacher Shortage

Gauteng schools are facing significant challenges in teaching technology skills due to a persistent teacher shortage of qualified educators. As South Africa pushes to equip learners with digital competencies, addressing the shortfall in teachers is crucial to avoiding the undermining of efforts to prepare students for the modern economy.
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