All eyes on SONA for solutions to SA’s water challenges
Many municipalities are unable to provide their communities with adequate water supplies
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Four suspects killed in a shootout with KZN police
Police say the four men were wanted in connection with cases of murder, attempted murder and robbery
‘Completely unqualified’ – Paul O’Sullivan on his qualifications
Members of Parliament asked him to clarify what his formal qualifications were.
GP education reaches agreement with scholar transport operators
The department says a payment plan will ensure that the education of learners is not disrupted.
Mashatile confident govt programmes will double youth employment
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he is optimistic government programmes will create jobs.
Qualifying residents to benefit from Princess Plot housing project
The department says they have also finalised the necessary planning and technical work for Phase 2.
O’Sullivan denies links to State Security
O’Sullivan has assured MPs that he has never been involved in any activities as a foreign agent.
Bester’s bid to be moved back to Gauteng prison struck off the roll
The judge ruled that the application be struck off the role due to it not being properly enrolled.
Behari denies recommending internal probe into EMPD’s Mkhwanazi
Advocate Kemi Behari has testified at the Madlanga Commission.
Limpopo woman slapped with 25 years for burning ex with acid
Yvonne Maja was found guilty of burning her ex-boyfriend and his partner with acid.
No progress made towards tackling corruption in SA: Report
South Africa has stagnated with a score of 41 out of 100 on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index.
Ga-Mamaila residents praise Limpopo health department’s malaria drive
The Limpopo health department has embarked on an anti-malaria spraying campaign.
Ndwedwe residents call for rural safety ahead of SONA
The community of Ndwedwe is calling on President Ramaphosa to prioritise crime during SONA.
DJ Sbu denies corruption allegations made by Adv Behari against him
Radio and TV personality, DJ Sbu denies allegations made against him by Adv Behari at the Madlanga
Bester’s legal team cites logistical issues for trial preparation
Bester’s lawyers say they are finding it difficult to consult with him ahead of his upcoming trial.
Presidential Youth Engagement underway in Khayelitsha
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will address the Presidential Youth Engagement in Khayelitsha.
Commissioner questions Behari’s failure to act on Mkhwanazi findings
Behari sent two letters a day apart to the Ekurhuleni MMC of Safety relating to IPID’s findings
March and March calls for state of emergency over illegal immigration
About 500 Sporong informal settlement residents fled their homes due to intimidation and violence.
News24 | Mpumalanga malaria cases fall after flood-driven spike
The number of reported malaria cases in Mpumalanga appears to be on the decline again, after the province saw a spike in the wake of the recent floods.
SA untapped mineral potential still ‘significant’
SA untapped mineral potential still ‘significant’
Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Phumzile Mgcina has reiterated government’s stance that South Africa’s mining industry is on the rise.
The Deputy Minister addressed the South Africa Exploration Investment Forum, held on the sidelines of the ongoing Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, in Cape Town.
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News24 | Mining fatalities fall to record low 41 even as rockfall incidents worsen
The mining industry recorded a historic low number of fatalities in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of record-low deaths.