Judges Matter welcomes Ngcukaitobi’s ConCourt appointment
The appointment is with effect from the first of next month.
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Duma assures contractors government is addressing payment delays
Duma says are linked to technical glitches and cash flow constraints at the provincial treasury
Witness alleges torture and unlawful arrest in Meyiwa trial
The defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has called a new witness Mandlenkosi Zondo.
Disaster management teams on high alert in KwaZulu-Natal districts
SAWS escalated its warning in these areas to orange level 6 meaning there’s a high chance of damage
Motsoaledi cautions against panic over hantavirus, calls for calm
Another passenger had already died earlier in the cruise ship, bringing the death toll to three.
NSFAS placed under administration
NSFAS placed under administration
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has placed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration due to governance instability within the institution.
The decision, announced during a media briefing on Monday, follows what the Minister described as a prolonged period of governance challenges, legal concerns and...
Orange Level 8 weather warning issued for Garden Route
The South African Weather Services has warned of heavy rains and gale force winds from tomorrow.
Manamela puts NSFAS under administration
Manamela also announced the appointment of Professor Hlengani Mathebula as the administrator.
MK Party cautions against political interference at NSFAS
The party says any moves that undermining governance or shift focus away from supporting students.
Madlanga to decide on public access to witness G statement
On Monday the Commission’s chairperson ruled that Witness G’s testimony will be heard in camera
Judgment in Bushiri co-accused’s recusal application reserved
Zambian national Willah Mudolo appeared in court along with his wife and four others.
Operation Shanela nets over 13,000 suspects in nationwide crackdown
Police says it has arrested 13 373 suspects in a nationwide crime crackdown.
Hantavirus fears understandable post-COVID19: Motsoaledi
This follows the the death of three- people, with three- others falling ill- with the virus.
DA Calls on Higher Education Minister to answer for NSFAS crisis
The scheme is facing challenges and including funding delays, administrative failures
Cervical Cancer Elimination Programme to be launched this week
Cervical Cancer Elimination Programme to be launched this week
The Cervical Cancer Elimination Programme will be launched later this week at the Moletsane Sports Complex in Soweto.
South Africa records with some 5 700 cases of cervical cancer each year while 3000 women die from cervical cancer-related complications.
However, with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination, regular...
Minister Gwarube calls for urgent Africa-wide investment in early childhood development
Minister Gwarube calls for urgent Africa-wide investment in early childhood development
Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has called for urgent and sustained investment in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) as a critical foundation for improving learning outcomes, advancing gender equality, and driving long-term economic growth across Africa.
Speaking at the...
Government reaffirms commitment to media freedom
Government reaffirms commitment to media freedom
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to a free and vibrant press in South Africa.
The commitment coincides with the commemoration of World Press Freedom Day, observed this year under the theme: “Shaping a Future at Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development and Security.”
South Africa remains the highest-ranked...
Africa’s Travel Indaba to drive economic growth
Africa’s Travel Indaba to drive economic growth
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says Africa’s Travel Indaba is a powerful celebration of the continent’s extraordinary potential to drive economic growth through tourism.
“This is where travel industry professionals gather, including tour operators, hotels, airlines and tourism boards to showcase products, network, negotiate deals...
Manamela presents higher education annual performance plan to Parliament
Manamela presents higher education annual performance plan to Parliament
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has outlined an ambitious “system reset” for the post-school education and training (PSET) sector.
This comes as he presented the department’s 2026/27 Annual Performance Plan (APP) and budget priorities to Parliament.
Manamela, joined by Deputy Ministers and...
Call for calm as Hantavirus case confirmed
Call for calm as Hantavirus case confirmed
The Department of Health (DoH) has called for public calm following confirmation of a rare Hantavirus case in a critically ill British national in South Africa.
The patient was a passenger aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was travelling to the Canary Islands via Cape Verde from Argentina.
The ship was carrying some 150 passengers...
Fuel prices set to increase on Wednesday
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Department says the increase is effective from Wednesday