Cost containment should not undermine service delivery – PSC

The Public Service Commission (PSC) says that while cost containment measures demonstrate fiscal discipline and prudent financial management, their implementation must be closely monitored to avoid inadvertently undermining service delivery.“This is particularly crucial in essential sectors such as healthcare and...

Justice Minister requests comprehensive report on Omotoso acquittal

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, has invoked Section 33(a) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Act in relation to the acquittal of former rape and sexual assault accused Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho.

The three were acquitted by the...

Government to launch R500m spaza shop support fund

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau and the Minister of Small Business Development, Stella Tembisa Ndabeni, will next Tuesday officially launch the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund, an initiative which was first announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in November 2024.

The fund, which will be jointly administered...

Trio appear in court for Fort Hare fraud case 

Three suspects linked to a a multi-million-rand fraud and money laundering scheme at the University of Fort Hare have been granted bail, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) said.The three were arrested in a  breakthrough against corruption in the education sector by the East London based Serious Corruption...

Macpherson welcomes IDT board appointments 

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson has welcomed the appointment of five new trustees to the Independent Development Trust (IDT).“The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, welcomes the Master of the High Court’s appointment of five new trustees to the Independent Development Trust. The...

SA sends condolences to Thailand and Myanmar following earthquake

The South African Government has extended its heartfelt condolences to the people of Thailand and Myanmar following the devastating earthquake that has caused significant loss of life and extensive property damage.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), said the South African Embassy in...

Better collaboration aids in deportation of illegal immigrants 

Improved collaboration between stakeholders, among others, has led to the increased deportation of illegal immigrants in the 2024/25 financial year that ended on 31 March 2025, the Department of Home Affairs said.“The Department of Home Affairs increased the number of illegal immigrants it deported to 46 898 in the...

Omotoso acquittal an “assault” on fight against GBV – Justice Committee

Parliament’s Justice Committee has expressed concern over the acquittal of televangelist Timothy Omotoso on 32 serious charges, including allegations of rape, racketeering, human trafficking, and other crimes.

On Wednesday, Gqeberha High Court Judge Irma Schoeman acquitted the pastor and his co-accused, Lusanda...

Cape Town authorities are on high alert amid a warning for hot weather conditions from Thursday into the weekend.

Fresh US tariffs “noted with concern”

The Presidency has noted the new 30% tariff imposed on South African exports to the United States of America (USA).

On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing “reciprocal tariffs” on some of its trading partners, including China, the European Union, Australia and Brazil.

The Presidency noted with concern the newly...

Portal to make registration of deeds easier 

The launch of the Electronic Deeds Registration System (eDRS) is set to advance South Africa’s land registration process through the use of technology that will enhance the delivery of deeds registration information to the general public and clients.The system was launched by the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD)...

Six people have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and robbery of a KwaZulu-Natal man.

Five suspected cash-in-transit robbers believed to be linked to a heist in KwaMashu M25 Highway near Duff Road on Monday, have been shot dead.

Parliament adopts 2025 budget framework

Parliament has voted to adopt the 2025 Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals, following a debate in the house.

Parliament also debated on and adopted the report of the Standing Committee on Finance related to the national budget, on Wednesday afternoon.Members of Parliament voted as follows:•    182 members voted against•    194...

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for the rape of a 5-year-old girl in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein.

Murder-accused Sandton businessman Katiso Molefe has been denied bail, with the Vereeniging Regional Court finding there was a good chance that if released, he would skip trial.

South Africa convenes second G20 Sherpa Meeting

South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) Sherpa, Zane Dangor, will chair the second meeting of the G20 Sherpas, which will be held virtually on 3 and 4 April 2025. The meeting will focus on the theme:  “Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability”.The first G20 Sherpa Meeting under South Africa’s Presidency took place in December 2024 in...

Gauteng targets R300 billion in investments to boost economy

Gauteng Economic Development MEC, Lebogang Maile, says the province is aiming to secure at least R300 billion in investment pledges at the Gauteng Investment Conference (GIC), to be held in Johannesburg.

The MEC was speaking during a media briefing on the state of readiness of the province to host the conference, to be...

All systems go for Africa Children’s Summit

The voices of children across the continent will be amplified when more than 1000 children from the African region take part in the upcoming 2nd Biennial Africa Children’s Summit.South Africa through the Department of Social Development, in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, will be hosting the second Africa...

George welcomes announcement on private sector-powered grid expansion initiative

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), Dr Dion George, has commended the announcement that government will pursue private investment for the construction of new transmission lines.

Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, on Tuesday announced that a pilot...

Just one year before the 2026 municipal elections, the ANC, DA, IFP and EFF were some of the parties that voted for the eThekwini council to raise the budget allocation for political party constituency allowances from R5 million to R8 million.