WEDNESDAY, 22 APRIL 2026, 19:54
Bridge across water, history and trust: What the Senqu Crossing tells us about SADC regional cooperation
By David Jacobs
The Senqu Bridge is a visible reminder of how South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho have chosen cooperation over competition in the management of shared natural resources, particularly water, one of the most strategic assets in Southern Africa.
The bridge,...
NICD says malaria cases increased after heavy rainfall and flooding in malaria-endemic regions
Sgt Fannie Nkosi denied bail
Suspended police official Sergeant Fannie Ezekiel Nkosi has been denied bail in the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court.
In January, Nkosi was identified as a possible wrongdoer by the Madlanga Commission’s first interim report and was arrested this month following a raid at his home.
“It is alleged that police officials attached to a task team emanating...
Fannie Masemola is facing charges related to violating the Public Finance Management Act.
Home Affairs refutes claims that Lesotho nationals can enter SA without passports
The Department of Home Affairs has expressed concern over unfounded media reports and social media posts suggesting that nationals of Lesotho will no longer be required to present valid passports when entering South Africa.
The department has dismissed these claims as false, emphasising that citizens...
Kruger National Park urges camping guests to stock up on supplies
Following a fire incident at the retail shop at Lower Sabie rest camp in the Kruger National Park, guests with bookings at the campsite should stock up on supplies before arrival.
“Accommodation has not been affected, with the camp fully booked for the upcoming two long weekends, 27 April and 1 May 2026. Activities...
Load shedding free winter on the cards for SA
Eskom projects that no load shedding will be implemented this coming winter season.
The power utility presented the State of the System at a media briefing on Wednesday, to share its 2026 Winter Outlook.
“Eskom enters the 2026 winter season with a resilient power system, projecting a winter period of continued energy stability from 1...
Manamela calls for seamless education-to-work pipeline
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has called for the urgent development of a coherent education-to-work pipeline, stressing that South Africa must align early childhood development, schooling and post-school training to ensure young people transition successfully into the economy.
Delivering a keynote address...
Operation Vulindlela Progress Report is aimed at driving the implementation of structural reforms.
56-year-old Tshepo Ntsimane appeared briefly in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday
Limpopo authorities are expediting laboratory tests into an alleged food contamination.
The data shows the main contributions to inflation came from education, amid rising tuition costs
Hailstorm damages homes in Mahikeng, the municipality activates disaster management unit.
Nkhwashu has been implicated through the testimony of Witness B.
The Senqu Bridge project aims to strengthen cooperation between South Africa and Lesotho.
Judicial gender parity will be pursued unapologetically, says Kubayi
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has emphasised that South Africa will continue to pursue gender parity on the judicial bench “vigorously and unapologetically”.
The Minister addressed the third day of the Second High-Level Meeting of Women Judicial Leaders of Africa held in...
22-year old woman has been arrested in Khayelitsha for the possession of stolen goods worth R250k
dtic plans to create over 100 000 employment opportunities
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has unveiled plans to facilitate the creation of over 100 000 employment opportunities through various projects and programmes in the new financial year.
Among these “catalytic instruments” are Special Economic Zones (SEZ), various incentives, transformation...
POPCRU calls for the appointment of a permanent provincial police commissioner.
54-year old Limpopo pastor accused of raping 11 year old girl to apply for bail in a Seshego Court
Consumers urged to join Opt-Out Registry
The Gauteng Office of Consumer Affairs has encouraged consumers to register on the national Opt-Out Registry to block unsolicited telemarketing calls, SMSs and emails from businesses.
The call follows amendments to the regulations of the Consumer Protection Act, which were gazetted on 15 April 2026 and are aimed at strengthening consumer...