Deputy President hails rugby’s role in nation-building

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has praised South African rugby for its role in promoting unity and nation-building, saying the sport continues to inspire national pride and social cohesion. 

“These sportsmen teach us that through shared purpose and collective sacrifice, South Africans can overcome challenges and achieve...

Government ensures reliable water source for Bronkhorstspruit residents

The South African government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to water and addressing persistent supply challenges.

This as the Department of Water and Sanitation handed over a newly completed borehole to the Sokhulumi community in Bronkhorstspruit on Friday.

Speaking during the handover at the...

Government working to stabilise struggling municipalities

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is implementing measures to stabilise municipalities facing persistent service delivery challenges.

Responding to questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Thursday, Mashatile acknowledged that municipalities, such as Ditsobotla Local Municipality and Emfuleni...

Government intensifies crackdown on illegal mining

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is intensifying intelligence-driven operations to combat illegal mining in parts of Gauteng, including communities in the East and West Rand.

Mashatile was responding to questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Thursday regarding illegal mining in the Gugulethu and...

Government intervenes to address delays in water infrastructure projects

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is prioritising the completion of delayed water infrastructure projects to address the country’s water challenges. 

Mashatile told the National Council of Provinces on Thursday that abandoned and incomplete water projects have reduced water availability and...

FMD Vaccine rollout campaign continues

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, will spearhead continuing efforts to roll out the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine campaign, with a visit to Katlehong on Saturday.

This is part of government’s robust, multi-pronged strategy to protect the national livestock...

Gungubele to launch African Digital Transformation Centre

The Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele will launch the African Digital Transformation Centre (ADTC) as a national and regional platform to accelerate innovation, digital skills development, and entrepreneurship this afternoon.Friday afternoon’s launch comes as South Africa stands as...

Sentencing of state capture actor, MP Vincent Smith, welcomed

Government has welcomed the sentencing of former Member of Parliament (MP) Vincent Smith to seven years’ imprisonment on charges that include fraud and corruption related to state capture.

Smith was sentenced in the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday after agreeing to a plea and sentence agreement with the State.

Smith...

When Sergeant Sinovuyo Seti pinned on his new rank at Mitchells Plain Police Station last week, the celebration extended far beyond the station walls. His family and the community were overjoyed.

Eskom initiates consultations on supply interruption to 14 municipalities

Eskom has initiated a public consultation process on its intention to interrupt electricity supply in some municipalities.

The power utility explained that the move is aimed at addressing “escalating municipal debt, protect affordability, strengthen financial sustainability and advance sector...

Tshwane communities urged to exercise caution during thunderstorms

The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department is urging communities to exercise caution as thunderstorms are expected on Friday 06 March 2026.This as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 4 weather warning for severe thunderstorms. The weather service issued the warning for Gauteng...

Sonja Josiah Ntuli appointed as Mpumalanga Director of Public Prosecutions

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Sonja Josiah Ntuli as the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Mpumalanga.

In a statement on Thursday, The Presidency said the appointment was made in terms of section 13(1)(c) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act, following the consultation processes required...

SASSA urges beneficiaries to respond to 30-day notice for grant reviews

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is urging social grant beneficiaries to respond to a 30-day notice requiring them to visit the agency’s offices for a review, warning that failure to comply may lead to grants being suspended or terminated. According to the agency, beneficiaries are formally...

Higher Education Helpdesk resolves over 55 000 student queries

More than 55 000 student queries have been resolved since the establishment of a student and stakeholder Helpdesk by Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, in August 2024.

The Helpdesk was established to serve as an interface between the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector, students...

Bronkhorstspruit gets water relief as government intervention delivers new borehole

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will this morning officiate the handover of a newly completed borehole in Bronkhorstspruit, Tshwane, as part of government’s interventions to increase water supply to the area.

The handover will take place at the Indlu Yokuthula Service Center in...