In deep rural KwaZulu-Natal, a physiotherapist and a paraplegic peer supporter travel dusty roads to repair wheelchairs, counsel families and restore dignity to people with disabilities – one home visit at a time.

Government reviews appeals for offshore oil, gas exploration projects

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, is proceeding with the determination of appeals lodged against several environmental authorisations granted for offshore oil and gas exploration projects. 

“This decision is intended to avoid any further ‘decision paralysis’. We have a...

KZN Finance MEC tables R168.2bn provincial budget

KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has tabled a R168.2 billion provincial budget for the 2026/27 financial year, emphasising fiscal discipline, improved governance, and the protection of frontline services.

Presenting the budget at the Provincial Legislature in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday, Rodgers said the budget aims to...

Three senior Health Department officials suspended over fraud allegations

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has placed the department’s Director-General, Dr Sandile Buthelezi, on precautionary suspension.

Buthelezi – along with Deputy Director General of Tertiary Health and Hospital Services, Dr Malixole Percival Mahlati and Chief Financial Officer Phineas Phaswa Mamogale –...

Public warned of fake messages of NPA head Adv Andy Mothibi

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has warned the public not to engage with fake social media accounts linked to the prosecutorial body’s head, Advocate Andy Mothibi.

“The [NPA] has noted with serious concern the re-emergence of incidents in which individuals are impersonating…Advocate Andy Mothibi, using...

Kenya, South Africa relations ‘forged in the fires of history’

The bonds of solidarity created during the liberation struggle that united South Africa and Kenya against apartheid now fuel an economic and diplomatic partnership “forged in the fires of history”. 

This is according to Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong who delivered remarks at the Global South Africans...

Employment and Labour prioritise elimination of silicosis in non-mining sectors

The Department of Employment and Labour says eliminating silicosis in non-mining sectors remains a key priority as government works towards eradicating the occupational disease by 2030. 

The Department’s Acting Deputy Director-General for Labour Policy and Industrial Relations, Thembinkosi Mkalipi,...

Latest GDP figures welcomed

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the latest Statistics South Africa Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures, which position the agricultural sector as the primary engine of South Africa’s economic resilience.

According to the latest data released by Statistics SA, South Africa’s GDP increased by 0.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025,...

As some families in Langa, Cape Town, struggle to keep up with the ever-increasing cost of school shoes for their children, three young entrepreneurship postgraduates have developed a groundbreaking innovation that could see school shoes lasting children a few extra years.

Deputy President to hand over land, title deeds

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will hand over land and title deeds to the Mtshoeni/Mtsweni family, also known as the Schulk Marhiqa Communal Property Association (CPA) in Mpumalanga, on Friday.

The Mtshoeni/Mtsweni family land claim comprises 18 households and 86 beneficiaries.

“The claimant family lived on the subject properties...

Call to establish task team to tackle Rustenburg water supply challenges

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has directed that a joint task team be established between Rustenburg Local Municipality and Magalies Water to develop a comprehensive plan to ensure sustainable water provision for residents of Rustenburg.

Seitlholo issued the directive during a stakeholder...

Constitution critical for SA democracy – Kubayi

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has described the Constitution as a vital framework for the sustenance of democracy.

The Minister delivered a statement in the National Assembly on Tuesday on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

Citing the words...

Coordinated action needed to address Bojanala water supply challenges

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has urged the Rustenburg and Moses Kotane Local Municipalities, the Bojanala District Municipality and Magalies Water to work together to address infrastructure failures and service delivery constraints affecting reliable water supply to communities.

Seitlholo...

SAWS issues advisory on heatwave

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the Western Cape and Northern Cape will experience very hot to extremely hot temperatures due to heat wave conditions this week.

“This follows a brief period of cooler weather. Heat wave conditions are characterised by prolonged periods (at least three consecutive days or more) of...