Majodina vows review of bulk water licences after Limpopo dam probe
Minister Pemmy Majodina says the department will review bulk water user licences.
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Kalafong Hospital experiencing water supply challenges
The Gauteng Health Department says the hospital is relying on backup water systems
Sibanyoni, co-accused to return to court for bail hearing on Friday
The case against Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni has been postponed.
Du Toitskloof Pass in WC reopened from the Worcester side only
No vehicles transporting hazardous goods will be allowed through Huguenot tunnel.
Motsoaledi sends condolences following deaths in convoy vehicle crash
Minister Motsoaledi has sent his condolences to the bereaved family.
Groundbreaking HIV drug, Lenacapavir, to be launched next month
Groundbreaking HIV drug, Lenacapavir, to be launched next month
The launch of Lenacapavir – a groundbreaking HIV drug – will be held on June 5 in Mpumalanga.
This is according to Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi who delivered the department’s budget vote on Wednesday.
Lenacapavir is administered via injection twice a year, offering patients six months of continuous protection per...
11 suspects arrested in major North West drug lab bust
11 suspects arrested in major North West drug lab bust
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 11 suspects, including four Mexican nationals and one woman, following the discovery of a multimillion-rand drug manufacturing laboratory on a farm in Swartruggens in the North West.
The operation, led by SAPS specialised units, was intelligence-driven and resulted in the...
Government to launch 50th anniversary of 1976 youth uprisings
Government to launch 50th anniversary of 1976 youth uprisings
The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is set to officially launch the national programme commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising on Thursday.
The launch will mark the start of a year-long government programme aimed at honouring the sacrifices...
Google and SpaceX in Talks to Launch Orbital Data Centres as Space-Based AI Compute Race Heats Up
Google and SpaceX are in talks to launch orbital data centres in space, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar with the matter — the latest sign that major AI players are exploring space as a possible frontier for next-generation compute infrastructure. The potential deal comes as SpaceX prepares for a $1.75 […]
South African Manufacturer Lesco Brings AI to the Factory Floor Without Cutting Jobs for Differently Abled Workers
A third-generation South African electrical products manufacturer is rolling out AI and semi-robotic production lines while protecting every permanent role and every position held by a differently abled employee — challenging the global narrative that AI-driven manufacturing automation must lead to job losses. Lesco, a local producer of electrical and consumer products, recently launched...
Public Works targets infrastructure reform with R7.8 billion budget
Public Works targets infrastructure reform with R7.8 billion budget
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure will receive an allocation of R7.8 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, with medium-term funding totalling R24.6 billion, as government intensifies efforts to reform infrastructure delivery, improve asset management and unlock investment through public property...
Station commander denies seeing injuries on accused in Meyiwa case
Two accused in the Senzo Meyiwa case say they were assaulted during arrests. This has been denied
South Africa Appoints Independent Panel to Rebuild Draft AI Policy After Citation Scandal
Communications Minister Solly Malatsi has appointed an independent panel of AI researchers, lawyers and governance specialists to rebuild South Africa’s draft national AI policy, a document he was forced to withdraw last month after academic citations in its reference list were found to have been fabricated by a generative AI tool. “We cannot discuss the […]
SA, China to deepen cooperation in digital education
SA, China to deepen cooperation in digital education
South Africa and China have agreed on a set of key measures to deepen cooperation in digital education, technical skills development and student mobility.The agreement follows bilateral talks between Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela and China’s Vice Minister of Education Xu Qingsen, held on the sidelines of...
Private sector urged to plug funding gap in infrastructure development
Private sector urged to plug funding gap in infrastructure development
Deputy Minister of Finance David Masondo has called on the private sector to play a far greater role in financing South Africa’s next phase of infrastructure development, warning that public resources alone will not be enough to meet the country’s massive infrastructure needs.
His remarks follow a joint study by...
Dimpane welcomes arrest of 11 suspects linked to drug lab
Police say the suspects include four Mexican nationals and one woman.
SMMEs reap rewards from Africa’s Travel Indaba
SMMEs reap rewards from Africa’s Travel Indaba
The Africa Travel Indaba not only focuses on big businesses and international cooperations. Small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) also benefit by making business deals and forging partnerships with both local and international companies.
Here at home, the South African National Parks (SANParks) has taken some small tourism...
Government strengthens coordinated response to GBVF
Government strengthens coordinated response to GBVF
No nation can claim freedom while its women remain unsafe, unpaid, unseen, or excluded from the economy.
These remarks, made by Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, set the tone for government’s 2026/27 priorities, placing the fight against Gender-Based Violence and...
Department reveals that deportations cost R60m annually
Home Affairs says it costs over R60 million each year to deport foreign nationals.
Transnet announces 11 Train Operating Companies
Transnet announces 11 Train Operating Companies
The Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has announced 11 Train Operating Companies (TOCs) that were allocated slots to operate routes on Transnet’s rail network, marking a major milestone in South Africa’s rail reform journey.
As part of efforts to reform the rail sector, government opened South Africa’s rail network to...
Suspended police commissioner appears in court
Suspended police commissioner appears in court
Suspended National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court in a case linked to the alleged irregular awarding of a contract valued at approximately R228 million to Medicare 24, a business linked to alleged criminal mastermind Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
Masemola joined at least 16 other...