KZN social sector departments get largest chunk of budget

The KwaZulu-Natal Departments of Education, Health and Social Development have been allocated the lion’s share of the provincial budget for the 2024/25 financial year.

Presenting the provincial government budget for the 2024/25 financial year at the KZN Legislature in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday, KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC,...

Mashatile says the GNU is working towards bettering people’s lives

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has once again assured citizens that the government of national unity (GNU) is working towards developing a common programme to create a better, more equal, and a more just South Africa.

“For us to reach our objective, the National Development Plan 2030 goals remain the central...

KZN works to facilitate economic growth

KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC, Francois Rodgers, says the provincial government is working hard to create an enabling environment to facilitate the growth of the economy through practical plans that focus on creating employment.

The MEC was tabling the R150.5 billion provincial government budget for the 2024/25 financial year at the provincial...

Deputy President to address BBQ Awards ceremony

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to attend the BBQ Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner in Kempton Park this evening.

The awards ceremony recognises and promotes sustainable black business and transformation by honouring exemplary corporate governance, leadership and achievement in South Africa.

“Over the past two decades, the...

Condolences for the people of Ethiopia

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences and sorrow following recent landslides in Ethiopia which claimed the lives of over 200 people. 

“President Cyril Ramaphosa, on behalf of the government and the people of South Africa, has expressed deep sorrow and condolences following the recent landslides in Gofa, South Western...

Technicians work to resolve major sewer blockade in Springs

The Ekurhuleni Municipality says the city’s technicians are addressing a major sewer blockage that has closed an intersection on Ermelo Road, affecting Strubenvale and Casseldale roads in the Springs city centre.

Giving an update on the ongoing efforts to resolve the issue, City spokesperson, Zweli Dlamini, said the...

Infrastructure support for Eastern Cape emerging farmers

The Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Department (DRDAR) continues to provide wool improvement infrastructure, equipment and training to communal and emerging farmers in the villages.

DRDAR MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe will on Friday hand over a shearing shed and equipment at an event held at Mgwalana Shearing Shed...

One ATM bombing suspect nabbed, while another fatally wounded

An ATM bombing suspect was arrested, while another was left fatally wounded in a shootout with police in Esikhaleni, in the early hours of Thursday morning. 

Police responded to reports of an ATM bombing at a store in Esikhaleni and swift investigations led to the arrest of the driver of the suspects’ getaway...

Chikunga donates infrastructure to Umlazi school

Minister in Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, in partnership with the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA’s), will donate R6 million worth of infrastructure to benefit a school in KwaZulu-Natal.

More than 400 learners of Mason Lincoln Special School will benefit from...

DPWI requests bi-weekly reports on reconstruction of the National Assembly

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has requested the Development Bank Of Southern Africa (DBSA) to supply his office with bi-weekly reports on the progress made in the reconstruction of Parliament’s National Assembly reconstruction site.

This also include monthly cost schedule which will...

Three fatally wounded in shootout with KZN police

Three suspects who were wanted for at least ten cases of murder were shot and killed in a shootout with police in Empangeni in the early hours of Friday morning.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Stabilization Team, which also forms part of Operation Vala uMgodi, received  intelligence about the suspects, who were hiding at a house in...

Eskom contractor employees get bail for diesel theft

Three Eskom contractor employees have been released on bail after they were found in possession of stolen diesel at the power utility’s Kusile Power Station in Mpumalanga.

The excavator operator and two mechanics were arrested on Tuesday for the theft of diesel to the value of R1000.

In a statement on Friday, Eskom said a...

Call for arable land to be planted to fight poverty and hunger

The Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Department (DRDAR) MEC, Nonceba Kontsiwe, has reiterated the call for communities to produce their own food for consumption and selling.

Kontsiwe made the call during the handover of a tractor and farming implements to the Goboti Residents’ Association, held at...

President Ramaphosa appoints Justice Maya as next Chief Justice

In a significant milestone for the country, President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed current Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, as Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa with effect from 1 September 2024.

“The appointment follows the President’s consultation, in accordance with Constitutional prescripts, with...

Weeks after being sworn-in as MP, corruption accused former sports minister Zizi Kodwa has resigned from the national legislature.

SA firefighters to help fight Canadian fires

The Working on Fire-Kishugu Joint Venture (WOF-Kishugu JV) is deploying a team of more than 200 firefighters and management to the Canadian province of Alberta to assist with fire fighting efforts.

The Guardian reported on Wednesday that wildfires near the Canadian town of Jasper have forced more than 25 000 to flee one of the country’s...