FRIDAY, 10 APRIL 2026, 15:42
SAWS issues weekend weather outlook
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says typical autumn weather systems are expected to dominate across the country this weekend.
According to the forecast, this pattern consists of a surface trough over the western and central interior, while the Atlantic High extends a ridge over the southern and eastern parts of the country.
This will...
Title deeds restores dignity and land ownership to verified beneficiaries
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says today’s handover of title deeds to the Sebilong community, situated near Thabazimbi in Limpopo, restores ownership and secure tenure to 1 071 verified beneficiaries from the 89 originally dispossessed households.
“The claim was settled through a combination of land...
Maj Gen Wally Rhoode and Const Hulani Rekhoto are central figures in alleged misconduct, says IPID.
N3 reopens near Harrismith following truck obstruction
All lanes in both directions on the N3 near the Harrismith North Interchange have been reopened on Friday to traffic, after an earlier multiple-truck obstruction.
Motorists are, however, advised to expect ongoing congestion and delays in the area while the traffic backlog is cleared.
N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) Chief Operating...
Public urged to shape new whistleblower protection law
Government has called on South Africans to help shape a sweeping new law aimed at protecting whistleblowers.
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamaloko Kubayi, on Thursday unveiled the proposed Protected Disclosures Bill in Pretoria, describing it as a “critical intervention” to safeguard individuals who...
Treat water with the same seriousness as energy security: Majodina
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has emphasised that water is no longer a sectoral issue that can be treated as a routine service delivery function, warning that it has become a binding constraint on economic growth.
Delivering a keynote address during a Ministerial webinar on Friday to track progress on...
SARS reminds trusts to file income tax returns
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has urged all trusts registered in South Africa to submit income tax returns for every year of assessment, in line with legislative requirements.
This obligation applies even where a trust had no economic activity during the relevant year.
“Where a trust is no longer being used for its intended...
AKA and Tibz were shot and killed outside a restaurant on Durban’s Florida Road in 2023.
SA committed to resetting diplomatic relations with US
While trade relations between South Africa and the United States face several challenges, President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is committed to rebuilding political and diplomatic relations with the US.
Speaking at the American Chamber of Commerce South Africa Annual General Meeting on Thursday, the President said he...
Title deeds bring jubilation to Limpopo community
Today is a day of jubilation for the community of Sebilong, situated just outside Thabazimbi, in Limpopo, as they received their title deeds from Deputy President Paul Mashatile.All roads led to Thabazimbi on Friday as the community gathered to witness the title deeds handover ceremony. This landmark ceremony represents a...
Dhlamini says he went on voluntary suspension after Nkosi implicated him in a WhatsApp message
President appoints two Judges of the Constitutional Court
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Justice Nambitha Christabel Dambuza-Mayosi and Justice Katharine Mary Savage as Judges of the Constitutional Court with effect from 1 May 2026.
President Ramaphosa has made these appointments after consultation with Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and leaders of political parties...
SA learners crowned African Spelling Bee champions
The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has officially received the African Spelling Bee Championship trophy from South African learners who secured first place at the continental competition held in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Team South Africa emerged as overall champions at the Africa leg of the spelling bee competition, with...
Serious crime has continued unabated on the Cape Flats despite the deployment of SANDF members.
Bolobedu Solar Plant fires up SA’s energy security
Government has welcomed the successful commissioning of the Bolobedu Solar Plant, a 148-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic facility in Limpopo province.
The plant was completed in April 2026 and commissioned by mineral resources company, Rio Tinto.
“This milestone represents a significant contribution to South Africa’s ongoing efforts...
The Ndimande brothers stand accused of murdering Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and Tebello “Tibz” Motshoane
Advocate Shireen Riley was testifying at the Nkabinde Enquiry in Pretoria.
The proposed legislation seeks to address weaknesses in the existing Protected Disclosures Act.
Evidence presented in court showed that Fouchee committed the crimes over a period of two years.
The state has argued that five alleged drug mules are a flight risk.
Malatji has concluded his testimony and a new witness takes to the stand on Friday.