Smith, Burger to carry SA flag at Winter Games 

With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games set to get underway, cross-country skier Matthew Smith and skeleton athlete Nicole Burger have been selected to carry the South African flag at the opening ceremony of the games.“Smith (35) and Burger (31) are the oldest members among the five athletes who will do duty for Team SA at the XXV Winter...

Government congratulates Prof Marivate 

Government has congratulated Professor Vukosi Marivate on the recommendation by the United Nations Secretary-General to appoint him as a member of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence.In a statement on Thursday, government said Professor Marivate of the University of Pretoria was recommended alongside 40...

Festive Season Operations bear fruit in the Northern Cape

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape has recorded significant operational successes during the 2025/2026 Festive Season Operation, which resulted in the arrest of 4 178 perpetrators for serious and priority crimes.The Festive Season Operation was implemented to ensure the safety and security of...

eThekwini Municipality’s cable theft crackdown leads to convictions

The eThekwini Municipality has intensified its efforts to combat cable theft, leading to the successful conviction of perpetrators involved in crimes targeting municipal infrastructure.The municipality said the convictions highlight the Energy Management Directorate’s continued commitment to protecting municipal...

IEC announces national Online Voter Registration Campaign

The Electoral Commission (IEC) on Thursday announced its countrywide Online Voter Registration Campaign, marking a key milestone in preparations for the upcoming 2026 local government elections and expanding access to voter registration for millions of South Africans.

The campaign went live this week across media platforms,...

Gauteng launches smart licensing centre in Randfontein

The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has unveiled the state-of-the-art Umphakathi Mall Smart Driver’s Licensing Testing Centre (DLTC) in Randfontein, within the Rand West City Local Municipality.The launch of the centre marks a significant milestone in the Gauteng Provincial Government’s ongoing...

Minister Tau leads SA delegation to China for key trade talks

By Themba Thobela

Beijing, China – South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, is leading a high-level delegation to Beijing, China, for the Joint Economic Trade Commission (JETC), where he is meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao.

The move underscores the...

Deputy President pays tribute to Bishop John Bolana

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has paid tribute to Bishop Dr John Bolana for being a pillar of strength within communities and a valued social partner in the collective effort to build a united and compassionate nation.Bolana, the fifth Bishop of the Bantu Church of Christ (Ibandla Lika Krestu LaBantu), passed away on Tuesday, 03...