Home Affairs refutes claims that Lesotho nationals can enter SA without passports

The Department of Home Affairs has expressed concern over unfounded media reports and social media posts suggesting that nationals of Lesotho will no longer be required to present valid passports when entering South Africa.

The department has dismissed these claims as false, emphasising that citizens...

U.S. President Donald Trump called off attacks on Iran indefinitely, though the Strait of Hormuz remained blocked on Wednesday with three ships reportedly hit by gunfire, and neither side showed up for peace talks in Pakistan.

Measuring success by pledged capital misses the point, because what South Africa needs most is not money but the skills, technology and intellectual property that come with foreign direct investment. Without a deliberate push to attract FDI, the country risks prolonging low growth, weak productivity and declining competitiveness despite having deep domestic capital markets.

[Premium Times] The board stated that the underage candidates will only be considered under an exceptional category if they score at least 320 and perform strongly in further screening stages

[Premium Times] President Tinubu appointed Modupe Adelabu as Chairman of the Governing Board of NECO, and retained the current registrar, Ibrahim Wushishi.

Germany has been informed that Russia will stop the supply of Kazakh crude oil via the Druzhba pipeline, the economy ministry said on Wednesday, forcing one of its biggest refineries to make up for that gap from elsewhere.

Kruger National Park urges camping guests to stock up on supplies

Following a fire incident at the retail shop at Lower Sabie rest camp in the Kruger National Park, guests with bookings at the campsite should stock up on supplies before arrival.

“Accommodation has not been affected, with the camp fully booked for the upcoming two long weekends, 27 April and 1 May 2026. Activities...

[Premium Times] Benue and Nasarawa lead North Central’s push to boost education funding in 2026, yet all six states still lag behind Nigeria’s 26 per cent benchmark.

[Scrolla] New data from Stats SA shows that having a degree or matric certificate does not protect you from being poor. A failing job market means millions of young graduates are left sitting at home without being able to find work.

The Indian Premier League has almost reached halfway of the group stages, and the South Africa players have experienced a mixed run with a few standout performances.