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...

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...

Load shedding free winter on the cards for SA

Eskom projects that no load shedding will be implemented this coming winter season.

The power utility presented the State of the System at a media briefing on Wednesday, to share its 2026 Winter Outlook.

“Eskom enters the 2026 winter season with a resilient power system, projecting a winter period of continued energy stability from 1...

Manamela calls for seamless education-to-work pipeline

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has called for the urgent development of a coherent education-to-work pipeline, stressing that South Africa must align early childhood development, schooling and post-school training to ensure young people transition successfully into the economy.

Delivering a keynote address...

Judicial gender parity will be pursued unapologetically, says Kubayi

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has emphasised that South Africa will continue to pursue gender parity on the judicial bench “vigorously and unapologetically”.

The Minister addressed the third day of the Second High-Level Meeting of Women Judicial Leaders of Africa held in...

dtic plans to create over 100 000 employment opportunities

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has unveiled plans to facilitate the creation of over 100 000 employment opportunities through various projects and programmes in the new financial year. 

Among these “catalytic instruments” are Special Economic Zones (SEZ), various incentives, transformation...

Consumers urged to join Opt-Out Registry

The Gauteng Office of Consumer Affairs has encouraged consumers to register on the national Opt-Out Registry to block unsolicited telemarketing calls, SMSs and emails from businesses.

The call follows amendments to the regulations of the Consumer Protection Act, which were gazetted on 15 April 2026 and are aimed at strengthening consumer...

Hawks secure forfeiture order for R70 000 Chevrolet bakkie

The Hawks’ Priority Crime Specialised Investigation unit, working with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), has secured a forfeiture order for a white Chevrolet utility bakkie valued at R70 000. 

The order was granted by the Mthatha High Court on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, after the court found that the vehicle had been...

Pioneering liquid nitrogen procedure saves teen’s leg

In a South African first, a surgeon based in Centurion has successfully performed a groundbreaking hip and limb salvage operation using a liquid nitrogen dipping technique, potentially opening new treatment options for patients with certain orthopaedic cancers.

The complex procedure was carried out this week at Netcare Unitas...