DPWI reforms aimed at better life for all

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says his department is taking the public into its confidence as wrongdoing is investigated while also strengthening accountability, protecting public money and ensuring that it works for all South Africans.“In the Budget Vote I will deliver this afternoon, I will speak about the...

Morolong highlights importance of Milestones Campaign as SA marks Youth Month

With South Africa moving towards the 50th anniversary of Youth Day, Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong has highlighted the importance of the  Milestones of Freedom Campaign, which government will launch next week.The Deputy Minister was speaking during an engagement with the Free State...

KZN backs National Treasury drive to eliminate ghost employees

KwaZulu-Natal Treasury says it is ready to support the implementation of the nationwide initiative aimed at verifying all government employees and investigating allegations of ghost workers and payroll irregularities in the public service, as per National Treasury Instruction No. 4 of 2026/27.

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for...

Deputy President to engage Limpopo traditional leaders 

As part of government’s commitment to strengthen traditional leadership, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will engage Traditional Leaders in Polokwane on Friday.“The engagement forms part of Government’s ongoing commitment to strengthen the institution of Traditional Leadership and fostering collaboration between government...

NCC announces recall of 18 Hino trucks 

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) on Wednesday  announced the recall of certain Hino 700 Series trucks.This follows a notification by Toyota South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd.“The recalled units were sold nationally through authorised Toyota dealerships between 10 September 2024 and 10 December 2024. This recall applies to 18 Hino 700...

Government continues drive for energy security

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has outlined government’s comprehensive plan to fortify South Africa’s energy security, while driving the transition toward sustainable energy.

The Minister delivered the keynote address at the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa Annual Imbizo, which kicked off at the...

Mashatile to address closing session of 9th South African TB conference

Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), will on Thursday address the closing session of the 9th South African TB Conference taking place at Birchwood Hotel & O.R Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng.

The conference will...

South Africa calls for accelerated implementation of disability rights convention

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has called on States Parties to accelerate the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), and ensure the meaningful participation of organisations...

Let’s Go Bafana Bafana!

By Sandile Nene There are moments when time seems to stand still, when millions of hearts and minds are united by a shared experience. Our nation felt this during the 2010 FIFA World Cup when Siphiwe Tshabalala scored a spectacular opening goal for South Africa against Mexico.

Bafana Bafana went on to the draw the game 1-1 and in doing so ignite the dreams of...

More resources deployed in the Cleveland mass shooting incident

The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has directed the deployment of additional national specialised capabilities to augment provincial teams in the investigation of the Cleveland shooting incident.

Dimpane also noted the swift response by the...