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SARS salutes workers as new Commissioner begins term
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has marked Workers’ Day by paying tribute to South Africa’s workforce, while welcoming its new Commissioner, Dr Johnstone Makhubu.
Commissioner Makhubu has begun his term with a pledge to strengthen fairness, trust and institutional integrity.
In his first official statement, Makhubu said...
IEC ramps up preparations after Local Elections date confirmed
The Electoral Commission of South Africa has welcomed the announcement of the date for the country’s upcoming Local Government Elections, describing it as a key milestone in preparations for the polls.
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday confirmed 4 November 2026 as the day for South Africans to head to the...
Govt pays tribute to workers across the nation
Government has extended its appreciation to workers across the nation as the country commemorates Workers’ Day on 1 May 2026.
Acting Director-General of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Nomonde Mnukwa, has highlighted the critical role workers play in driving the country’s growth and development.
In a...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile to deliver keynote address at Cosatu’s Workers’ Day event.
Workers the “heartbeat of the economy”
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has outlined government’s plans to expand economic opportunities, particularly for young people, as South Africa marks International Workers’ Day.
In a statement on Friday, the Minister paid tribute to workers across sectors, describing them as the “heartbeat of the economy” and central to...
The draft policy was withdrawn after it was found that it has fictitious sources in its references.
COSATU is hosting the national celebrations that coincides with its 40th Anniversary.
Residents of the village and motorists rushed to pull out people from the wreckages.
Several marches on illegal immigration have taken place in various cities around the country.
Motorists and pedestrians are cautioned to stay alert and to make responsible decisions.
Limpopo MEC urges road safety ahead of May Day rallies
Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Violet Mathye, has called on motorists, public transport operators and workers travelling to the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) May Day event to prioritise road safety, as traffic volumes are expected to spike over this long weekend.
The Cosatu national May Day...
One police officer was killed during an ambush in KwaZulu-Natal.
Manhunt on for attackers of Crime Intelligence officers
Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane says maximum resources have been mobilised to hunt down a group of criminals who attacked two Crime Intelligence officers this afternoon in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
The attack on the Crime Intelligence officers happened in the Mount Edgecombe area.
A member who was...
President sets 4 November 2026 as date for Local Government Elections
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially announced 4 November 2026 as the date for South Africa’s upcoming Local Government Elections, setting the stage for political parties and voters to begin preparations.
The President made the announcement on Thursday during the Extended Presidential Coordinating Council...
eThekwini mayor calls for special courts to tackle land invasions
EThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has called for the establishment of special courts to address the growing problem of land invasions and property hijackings.
Xaba on Wednesday said he has approached Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, with the proposal, citing growing concern...
Northern Cape residents have been urged to exercise extreme caution amid heavy rainfall.
The department says some innovations are unable to prosper because of lack of funding.
Artificial intelligence and automation could put more than 1.3 million Moroccan jobs at net risk of displacement by 2030, according to a new report from the African Center for Strategic Studies and Digitalization, which frames the challenge as a structural transformation requiring urgent national coordination across education, industry and public policy. The report identifies nearly […]
Community safety structures commended for strengthening democracy
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has commended voluntary community safety structures for their role in protecting communities and strengthening democracy.
Ntuli was speaking at Zakheni B Community Hall in the Alfred Duma Local Municipality, where he officially welcomed newly trained members of community safety...
Code for Africa has opened applications for the 2026 AI for Good Fellowship, a program supporting African technologists to apply artificial intelligence in strengthening the work of human rights defender organizations across the continent. The fellowship is offered under the Digitalize Youth consortium. The program will support six technologists to collaborate with human rights defenders […]
A Nigerian AI infrastructure startup has launched a platform designed to function as a security layer between AI applications and the models they depend on, addressing what its founders describe as a critical gap as African and global companies rush to ship AI-powered products without adequate guardrails. Cencori, founded in June 2025 by Bola Banjo, […]