A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a mass murder in Umlazi’s Zama informal settlement last month, where eight people died.

SIU strikes on former Lotteries Commission official

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a court order preventing former National Lotteries Commission (NLC) senior manager, Sanele Dlamini, from accessing his pension benefits until the finalisation of a civil case against him.The civil case relates to the alleged illegal disbursement of some R6 million in NLC funds...

The proposed Transformation Fund levels the economic playing field for emerging black businesses

By Parks Tau In 1994, South Africa inherited an economy that was structurally designed to exclude the vast majority of South Africans. Apartheid’s distorted policies had created a dual economy: one of wealth and privilege and another of poverty and exclusion.

This calculated economic...

Correctional Services cracks down on contraband at Tshwane facility

An unannounced raid at the Odi Correctional Centre has led to the discovery of a myriad of contraband material, including cellphones, drugs and WiFi routers.This is according to Correctional Services National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale who spoke to the media following the late-night raid.“We are here to...

Call to treat municipalities like businesses to attract skilled staff

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has called for a differentiated approach to tackling the challenges facing municipalities. 

This includes improving funding, providing better remuneration for councillors, and attracting skilled staff to rural areas.

“We need to...

Intense cold front to hit SA midweek 

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that an intense cold front is expected to make landfall on Wednesday over the south-western parts of South Africa, bringing a significant shift in weather conditions across the region.“The cold front is expected to be accompanied by heavy rainfall with a risk of localised flooding over the...

Spaza Shop Awareness Campaign benefits business owners 

Government’s Spaza Shop Support Awareness Campaign is providing much-needed clarity while also encouraging business owners to do things by the book.“Before today, I didn’t know where to start or which documents were truly necessary. This workshop answered questions I’ve had for years. Now, I understand what compliance...

95 dead in Eastern Cape floods, as search and recovery efforts continue

The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has announced that a total of 95 bodies have been recovered across various districts, following the recent floods, including the bodies of two teenage males discovered yesterday afternoon.

This as the search and recovery efforts continue.

“Out of the recovered bodies, 86...

President Cyril Ramaphosa honoured the role of South Africa’s Constitutional Court in a world where human rights are under threat and ‘constitutionalism is increasingly being tested’.

Call for nominations of board members of SAIDS

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton Mckenzie, has called for nominations for independent, suitably qualified persons with knowledge of anti-doping in sport for appointment as board members of the South African Institute for Drug-free Sport (SAIDS).

Nominees should be in possession of a relevant degree or equivalent...

Deputy President concludes working visit to Russia

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has returned to South Africa after successfully concluding a working visit to Russia, which included engagements in Moscow and St. Petersburg, said the Presidency on Monday.His activities were focused on strengthening the bilateral trade and economic relations between South Africa and Russia.Deputy...

A toolkit for financial wellbeing, one rand, one habit, one goal at a time

By Thamsanqa Cele

As Youth Month draws to a close for 2025, let us continue to keep in our minds, hearts and behaviours the courage the young people of the 1976 Soweto uprising, where they protested apartheid’s oppressive education policies, sparking a movement forequality. 

Today, South Africa’s youth,...

SANParks announces free entry to Kgodumodumo Centre

Entry into the newly launched Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretive Centre in the Free State will be free to the public until 30 September 2025.In a statement, the South African National Parks (SANParks) said Sunday’s launch of the centre at the Golden Gate Highlands National Park, marked a “significant date in the calendar of...

SA signs US$1.5 billion loan with World Bank

The South African government and the World Bank have signed a US$1.5 billion Development Policy Loan Agreement that will assist in unlocking key infrastructure bottlenecks, particularly in the energy and freight transport sectors.

In a statement on Monday, the National Treasury explained that the loan is aimed at supporting critical...

Minister reaffirms SA’s position of former Zambian President’s burial

While a state funeral would be an appropriate tribute to the legacy of the late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, South Africa has acknowledged the legal obligation to respect the wishes expressed by the former President’s immediate family for him to be laid to rest in South Africa. “In reaffirming the...

South Africa urges dialogue to end Israel-Iran conflict

President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African government have expressed deep concern over the United States’ entry into the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. 

In a statement on Sunday, The Presidency said government has noted the US’s entry into the war with “a great deal of anxiety”.

This comes after the United...

Cold front in the Eastern Cape brings strong winds

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a cold front is expected to pass the south of the country on Monday, resulting in gale force winds of 60 to 70 km/h along the coast between Plettenberg Bay and East London.

This will result in very rough to high seas with wave heights of between 5m to 7m, reaching 8m offshore.

These...

Constitutional Court a beacon of democracy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to call on all South Africans to “honour the proud history” of the Constitutional Court.

“This year marks 30 years since the court convened for the first time, marking a new, bold chapter of our democratic journey. 

“The imperative for the establishment of a specialised...

Man sentenced to six years for fraudulently issuing a vehicle roadworthy certificate

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed the sentencing of a vehicle testing official from a private testing station who was found guilty of fraudulently issuing a vehicle roadworthy certificate.

Kabelo Chilenge was sentenced in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court to six years...

Minister welcomes launch of Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre 

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has hailed the newly launched Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre as a powerful tool for environmental education.The world-class facility merges science, culture, and conservation to celebrate South Africa’s rich prehistoric...