TUESDAY, 21 JULY 2026, 15:37
Government targets 350 000 social grant reviews to safeguard system
Social Development Minister Dina Pule says government will review more than 350 000 social grants during the 2026/27 financial year as part of efforts to protect the integrity of the social assistance system and save an estimated R1.5 billion for the fiscus.
Addressing a media briefing on Tuesday, Pule assured...
MICT SETA governance concerns referred to skills authority
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has referred governance and leadership concerns at the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) to the National Skills Authority (NSA) for assessment.
The referral follows recent developments relating to the...
Charting the way towards a digital future
Government’s digitisation efforts across the public service continues to gain momentum, with the Department of Home Affairs having launched Phase II of its highly successful Trusted Employer Scheme (TES).Monday’s launch is a step in modernising South Africa’s immigration system to reduce red tape, attract investment and support economic...
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has been granted R5 000 bail.
The two were seeking to prevent the media from broadcasting their murder trial live.
AfDB approves $13m to support Ebola response in DRC, Uganda and South Sudan
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved $13 million in emergency grants to strengthen efforts to contain the Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.
The funding is aimed at reinforcing national emergency responses, curbing the spread of the...
Manamela appoints independent assessor at University of Venda
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has notified the University of Venda Council of his intention to appoint an independent assessor following escalating governance challenges and leadership instability at the institution.
The move follows allegations levelled against the university’s Vice-Chancellor and...
Western Cape speeds up flood-damaged road repairs
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has assured residents and farmers that a temporary crossing at the flood-damaged Smalblaar Bridge will be in place before the end of the year, while the permanent restoration of the bridge is expected to take more than 12 months.
The bridge serves as a vital transport link for farms, residents and...
Security officer at the Golf Estate where Sibanyoni was shot at, Bethwell Cele says he was also shot
Beyond the jargon: why science communication matters
The work of a science writer is far more complex than just explaining difficult terminology to citizens in a simple manner. It also extends to sparking conversations that enable citizens to understand, question and engage with science in their everyday lives.“A science communicator helps to close the gap between science and...
Johnson also rejected claims that Khumalo’s arrest was conducted dramatically.
More than one million cattle vaccinated against FMD in North West
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has vaccinated more than one million cattle against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), marking a significant milestone in the province’s efforts to contain the outbreak and protect its livestock industry.
The mass vaccination campaign, which commenced in early...
Bodlani told the Commission that Johnson is not in possession of the requested documents.
Gauteng Traffic Police intensify learner transport enforcement operations
South Africans urged to help protect water resources
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Dr Jack Bloom, has called on South Africans to play an active role in protecting and restoring the country’s water resources.
Bloom made the call during the launch at the 2026 Clear Rivers Campaign at the Apies River in Pretoria North on Monday.
The campaign forms part of the Department of...
Government reviews more than 6,000 state-owned residential properties occupied by officials
Dawood was immediately detained and is expected to appear in court soon
Matlala is accused of orchestrating the failed assassinations of his ex-girlfriend.
Criminals must be ‘deprived of ill-gotten wealth’ – Justice Minister
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says the R326 million freezing order granted by the Gauteng High Court demonstrates government’s determination to ensure that criminals are stripped of their illegal gains.
The order authorises the National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture...
Operation Shanela strikes blow against organised crime
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified its nationwide fight against organised crime, arresting more than 17 500 suspects during its latest high-density Shanela operations conducted between 13 and 19 July 2026.
The week-long operations targeted violent crime, drug trafficking, illegal firearms, illicit trade,...
Five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa.