Power system remains stable 

With just over a week remaining in Eskom’s Winter Outlook period, the power system remains well-positioned to maintain stability and reliably meet demand.In a statement on Friday, the power utility said that unplanned outages reached a notable milestone of 7 265MW, marking the first time the generation fleet has operated below the 8 000MW mark since 11...

Condolences for actress Nandi Nyembe

Prolific actress Mam’ Nandi Nyembe has been described as the “very soul of South African storytelling” and as someone who was a “teacher and guide” in the country’s arts landscape.In a joint statement on Saturday, the Nyembe Family and the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture announced the death of the actress.“It is with...

Arrests made in Vala Umgodi operations 

A series of successful operations under the Vala Umgodi initiative has led to several arrests and the seizure of illegal goods and equipment across the Free State province.On Saturday, Vala Umgodi operators working together with mine security, were called to a mine near Hennenman, where three men emerged from underground. “The suspects were...

Matric Support Programme moves to the Northern Cape 

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, is set take the Matric Support Programme to the Northern Cape.The two-day sessions in Kuruman and Douglas will get underway on Monday.The Matric Support Programme is part of Deputy Minister Gondwe’s vision to enhance access to higher education and bring it closer to...

Three arrested for attempted robbery in Mpumalanga

The police have arrested three suspects following an attempted robbery in Belfast, Mpumalanga on Friday night.The suspects aged between 30 and 42 are expected to appear at the Belfast Magistrate’s Court on Monday, said the South African Police Service (SAPS).According to a report, a group of armed individuals who falsely identified...

President Ramaphosa holds talks on Russia-Ukraine peace efforts 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has held talks with European leaders on the Russia-Ukraine peace efforts. In a statement, the Presidency said the series of telephone calls held on Saturday followed meetings hosted by United States of America President Donald Trump with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President...

Breakthrough made in prosecutor’s murder case  

A suspect implicated in the murder of a female prosecutor in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape is due to appear in court on Monday.“The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) denounces in the strongest terms the brutal killing of [a] regional court female prosecutor (42), who was allegedly assassinated in cold blood by four...

Barney Pityana, chairperson of the National Lotteries Commission, has tendered his resignation, with two years of his five-year term remaining.

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Suspect in Marota case to appear in court

A 26-year-old suspect arrested for the alleged murder of his ex-girlfriend, is expected to appear before the Temba Magistrates’ Court on Monday, police in the North West said.“The suspect allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend, 20-year-old Kgaugelo Marota and attempted to kill his 20-year-old current girlfriend. Reports suggest that the...

Constable sentenced to 20 years for acid attack that killed partner

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has welcomed the 20-year sentence imposed on 30-year-old Constable Courtney Madella for the murder of her partner last year.

The South Gauteng High Court sentenced Madella to 15 years for murder and 5 years for defeating the ends of justice. Therefore, she will...

Local companies to participate in outward selling mission to West Africa 

The Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa (STEASA) will be among the 15 companies participating in the Outward Selling Mission (OSM) to Nigeria and Ghana next week.

The mission, scheduled to take place from 25–30 August 2025, is being facilitated by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition...

Deadline for 2025 online application period for Grade 1 and 8 looms

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has reminded parents that the 2025 Online Admissions Application Period for Grade 1 and Grade 8 will close on Friday, 29 August 2024, at midnight. In a statement on Friday, the department said that all public ordinary schools, district offices and 81 Decentralised Walk-In...

Task team set up in Knoflokskraal land occupation matter

A task team has been established to ensure that a lasting solution is found to resolve the Knoflokskraal land occupation in the Theewaterskloof municipality in the Western Cape.This as Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson and the Western Cape Premier Alan Winde hosted an inter-governmental meeting in Cape...

Urbanisation provides opportunities

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has urged South Africans to view rapid urbanisation not as a crisis but a “repository of opportunities” capable of driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and dignity for millions.“Well-governed cities can be the engineers of jobs, hubs of innovation, and places where people live with dignity,” Ntuli...

Protecting the agriculture sector is everyone’s business

The Western Cape Provincial Government has called for the whole of government, every industry partner, researcher, farmer, and citizen – urban and rural – to unite in defence of the province’s agriculture sector.

This follows an increasing threat of animal disease outbreaks, including African swine fever, particularly in...

Transnet opens rail network to private train operators

As a significant step towards opening South Africa’s rail network to private operators and reforming the rail sector, Transnet has completed the adjudication process of selecting new Train Operating Companies (TOCs).

The participation of private operators will go a long way in increasing Transnet rail volumes and assist...

Minister announces appointment of members to run SA Tourism affairs 

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has announced the appointment of six individuals to manage the affairs of the South African Tourism Board until the appointment of the new Board is completed.“The Minister of Tourism has in terms of section 16 (3) of the Tourism Act No. 3 of 2014, on good cause shown, arrived at...

First, Operation Dudula told the foreign nationals to “go back home”. Now, a group of Operation Dudula and MK Party members in Stutterheim are telling residents of the former Transkei region to “go back home”, accusing them of taking their jobs at the ANC-led Amahlathi Local Municipality.

Consultations on report for new urban agenda completed

The Department of Human Settlements has completed nationwide consultations with stakeholders across society as part of compiling South Africa’s Second National Report on Progress in Implementing the New Urban Agenda (NUA).

Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane, made the announcement during her keynote address at the...

SA’s best to be celebrated at NACAs and SA Sport Awards

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will attend the National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) on Friday and at the South African Sports Awards (SASA) on Sunday.

Both events are scheduled to take place at the Sun City Superbowl in the North West.

The NACAs, previously known as the Cultural and Creative Industry Awards, shine a...