President Ramaphosa lauds eThekwini for early recovery

President Cyril Ramaphosa says eThekwini has moved from the brink of decline to early recovery but warned that stabilisation must now give way to structural economic reform if the metro is to achieve catalytic growth. 

Addressing stakeholders at the Presidential eThekwini Working Group meeting at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli...

Nkuna to restore governance at College of Cape Town

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has appointed Dr Robert Nkuna as Administrator of the College of Cape Town,following what government described as disturbing evidence of governance failures at the institution.

The intervention follows the findings of a Stabilisation and Governance Support Team (SGST), which...

Africa positioned at centre of global energy transition

Africa stands at the centre of the global energy transition at a time when the global order faces evolution and recalibration.

This is according to Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who addressed the Africa Energy Indaba, which kicked off at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Tuesday.

The...

eThekwini to host the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of SADC

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that eThekwini will be the venue for the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to be held in August 2026. 

The President announced this when he delivered remarks at the unveiling of the...

President Ramaphosa unveils Mandela and Tambo statues in eThekwini

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the unveiling of the 10-meter-tall statues of struggle icons Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo in eThekwini as a powerful affirmation of South Africa’s democratic journey and a call to active citizenship. 

Former African National Congress (ANC) Leader Oliver Tambo’s statue was...

Rights-based approach amid national water challenges

The Department of Water and Sanitation has reaffirmed that access to sufficient, safe and reliable water is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone for advancing dignity, gender equality and social justice.

The department’s remarks come as South Africa marks National Water Month in March, which coincides with Human Rights...

DWS rolls out nationwide activities to mark National Water Month

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has announced a series of nationwide activities in March to highlight government’s response to water security challenges, infrastructure maintenance and investment, as South Africa observes National Water Month.

Commemorated annually from 1 – 31 March, National Water Month...

Department’s interventions restore governance and trust in SETAs

Interventions implemented by the Higher Education and Training Department six months ago have restored governance and trust in three Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), Minister Buti Manamela said on Tuesday.

Addressing the media on progress made by administrators appointed to stabilise three SETAs, the...

IPID head acting period extended

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has extended the acting period of the Executive Director of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), Dr Hlengani Bila, until the vacancy is filled.

“This extension, also supported by the Portfolio Committee on Police, is intended to ensure continued stability and effective leadership within the...

Seven arrested for planning to bomb ATM in Klerksdorp

Seven suspects, between the ages of 30 and 58 years, were arrested for allegedly planning to bomb an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in the city centre in Klerksdorp, North West, on Tuesday.

They were arrested after the Hawks’ Tactical Operations Management Section received a tip-off about the plan to bomb an ATM.

“The members...

Deadly Ormonde building collapse: ‘Structure was not sound’

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says the building in Ormonde, where nine people have reportedly died after it collapsed, is a result of the building not being structurally sound.

“Our teams are on the ground establishing the damage and, of course, trying to ascertain the cause. For now, [we believe] it is as a result of a...

Ministry of Police sets record straight on Phala Phala matter

The Ministry of Police says it has noted various articles circulating online and in the media regarding the declassification of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) report into the Phala Phala matter. 

This information originated from a written Parliamentary response provided by the Acting Police...