Probe into deadly Mpumalanga crash 

An investigation into a crash between a minibus taxi and a bus that claimed the lives of 10 people along  the R39 Road in Mpumalanga is underway.“Ten people died in a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a bus on the R39 Road between Standerton and Morgenzon on Thursday, 21 May 2026, around 5:15 am. All ten deceased were occupants of...

Municipalities outline plans to tackle water challenges at SAHRC inquiry

Three Gauteng municipalities appeared before the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Tuesday to respond to concerns over water supply disruptions, deteriorating infrastructure, and service delivery challenges affecting residents across the province.

Representatives from Merafong City Local...

Government intensifies efforts to accelerate land reform

Government is intensifying efforts to accelerate land reform, strengthen tenure security and modernise land administration systems as part of efforts to address historical inequalities and rural underdevelopment.This is according to Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontso, who presented the...

Parliament and Unisa to host Constitution colloquim in Cape Town

Parliament, in partnership with the University of South Africa (UNISA), will host a joint colloquium on Friday to commemorate 30 years of South Africa’s Constitution.

The event, themed “Celebrating 30 Years of South Africa’s Constitution in a rapidly changing world”, will take place at the temporary National...

KlevaMova drives growth in affordable Gautrain travel

Nearly 15 000 people have applied for the Gautrain’s discounted KlevaMova affordability product within its first year, with the initiative now accounting for approximately 11% of all Gautrain passenger trips.

Launched in May 2025, KlevaMova offers qualifying passengers a 50% discount on Gautrain fares. 

The product is aimed at...

E-waste recycling pilot project launched in Mthatha

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, has launched an e-waste collection and recycling pilot project in Mthatha, in the Eastern Cape.

Speaking at the launch on Wednesday, Swarts described the initiative as a “practical and timely intervention” aimed at strengthening waste management,...

Botswana State Visit a “coming together of brethren” – President Ramaphosa

The State Visit to Botswana is not merely a diplomatic formality, but a “coming together of brethren from the same family”.This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who delivered remarks at a State Banquet hosted by Botswana President Duma Boko on the first day of the two-day visit to the...

Government intensifies preparations for Local Government Elections

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa, says government has intensified preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November 2026.Delivering the 2026/27 Budget Vote for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in Parliament on Wednesday, Hlabisa said...