Law firm appointed to probe death of Grade R learner

The Gauteng Department of Education has appointed an Independent Investigative Law Firm to probe the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Grade R learner, Manqoba Mnisi.

The learner from Bernard Isaacs Primary School in Coronationville, Johannesburg, tragically passed away on Monday, 2 February, following an incident that...

SA stone fruit enters Chinese market in historic first shipment

South Africa is marking a significant milestone in agricultural trade, with the country’s first consignment of stone fruit having departed for China.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, accompanied by the People’s Republic of China Ambassador to South Africa, Wu Peng, visited the Freshness First Packhouse in...

Condolences for Clem Sunter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness at the passing of renowned futures strategist, Clem Sunter who passed away at the age of 81.Sunter was a business leader having held the position of Chief Executive at Anglo American and also helped develop a future scenario for South Africa as pressure on the Apartheid government began to ramp up in the...

Tshwane water reservoirs show gradual recovery 

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has welcomed the signs of recovery in water storage levels at several reservoirs in the City of Tshwane, noting that most areas of Region 1 in the north western part of the city are now receiving water as recovery efforts gain momentum.Mahlobo, accompanied by the City’s Member of...

Condolences on passing of Leila Shahid

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences on the passing of Palestine’s first female Ambassador and activist Leila Shahid.Shahid passed away at the age of 76 in France.The President described Shahid’s passing as a “moment of sadness that ripples from the ruins of a brutalised Palestine to places all over the world where we...

Government develops strategy to accelerate industrial projects

Government has developed a Spatial Industrial Development (SID) Strategy to accelerate the rollout of major catalytic industrial projects, which will benefit small businesses and communities across the country’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

The successful implementation of the strategy and its potential positive impact...

Hamilton Ndlovu’s appeal over R158m PPE contract dismissed

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a high court judgment dismissing controversial businessman Hamilton Ndlovu’s application to reinstate an appeal against the Special Tribunal decision to set aside a R158 million Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) contract.

The contract was awarded by the National Health...

Well wishes over Ramadan and Lent

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished faith communities well over Lent and Ramadan.

The period of Lent and Ramadan has coincided this year.

“The start of the Lent period coinciding with the start of Ramadan is a rare occurrence that, at the same time, is a powerful reminder of the deep commonality of faith traditions.

“Though they are observed in...

Government welcomes easing of inflation

Government has noted the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, which show that headline inflation eased in January.

According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), headline inflation eased from 3.6% in December 2025 to 3.5% in January 2026.

“The easing in inflation reflects a combination of stable food prices and lower fuel costs. This...