Department reveals that deportations cost R60m annually
Home Affairs says it costs over R60 million each year to deport foreign nationals.
South Africa
Transnet announces 11 Train Operating Companies
Transnet announces 11 Train Operating Companies
The Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has announced 11 Train Operating Companies (TOCs) that were allocated slots to operate routes on Transnet’s rail network, marking a major milestone in South Africa’s rail reform journey.
As part of efforts to reform the rail sector, government opened South Africa’s rail network to...
Suspended police commissioner appears in court
Suspended police commissioner appears in court
Suspended National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court in a case linked to the alleged irregular awarding of a contract valued at approximately R228 million to Medicare 24, a business linked to alleged criminal mastermind Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
Masemola joined at least 16 other...
11 arrested in a multi-million rand drug bust on a Swartruggens farm
Police say a number of those arrested are suspected to be Mexican nationals.
Government sets bold priorities for women, youth and persons with disabilities
Government sets bold priorities for women, youth and persons with disabilities
The South African government has outlined an ambitious programme of action for the 2026/27 financial year, placing women, youth and persons with disabilities at the centre of national development efforts.
Presenting her department Budget Vote in Parliament on Wednesday, Minister in the Presidency for...
SA government, OPEC Fund sign US$150 million development policy loan agreement
SA government, OPEC Fund sign US$150 million development policy loan agreement
South Africa has secured a US$150 million development policy loan agreement from the OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund), the National Treasury has announced.
The loan is aimed at “supporting critical structural reforms to improve the efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of the...
‘Days are numbered’ for prison smugglers – DCS Minister Groenewald
‘Days are numbered’ for prison smugglers – DCS Minister Groenewald
Officials of the Department of Correctional Services conducted 1 406 raids at facilities across the country, leading to the confiscation of some 37 500 cellphones and contraband.
This was revealed by Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, during the tabling of the department’s Budget Vote in...
Africa Must Plan Energy in Gigawatts Not Megawatts to Meet AI Data Centre Demand, Energy Chamber Says
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping global energy demand, with implications that extend well beyond traditional power planning. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the growing energy footprint of data centers. Facilities that once required tens of megawatts are now being developed at 100–200 MW scale, with hyperscale campuses increasingly aggregating […]
Correctional Services to continue with self sufficiency model
Correctional Services to continue with self sufficiency model
The Department of Correctional Services will continue pursuing its self-sufficiency model in the face of R683.4 million budget reductions over the current Medium-Term Expenditure Framework.
This according to Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, who tabled the department’s Budget Vote in Parliament on...
Amini, Foxconn and Bull Partner to Deploy Sovereign AI Infrastructure Across Africa and the Global South
Amini, a company building locally anchored AI and data infrastructure across Africa, has entered a strategic partnership with Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn and French state-owned high-performance computing firm Bull to accelerate sovereign AI infrastructure deployment across Africa and the Global South. The partnership will give governments, telecom operators, financial...
Matlala, Masemola case postponed to June 26
The matter was postponed for further investigation and disclosure of the docket.
SCM non-compliance persists in municipalities
SCM non-compliance persists in municipalities
The National Treasury’s latest financial management report for municipalities has revealed that non-compliance with Supply Chain Management (SCM) regulations remains a persistent challenge in local government.
According to the National Treasury, many municipalities are failing to update their SCM policies in line with the latest...
Transnet records 9% rise in vessel traffic as port operations improve
Transnet records 9% rise in vessel traffic as port operations improve
Transnet says it has recorded sustained operational improvements across its port system, with vessel traffic increasing by 9% year-on-year – a strong indicator of the organisation’s ongoing recovery and growing operational momentum.
“The overall strong growth performance signal improved domestic economic...
President positions SA as trusted global investment partner
President positions SA as trusted global investment partner
President Cyril Ramaphosa has positioned South Africa as a trusted and competitive global investment destination, while reaffirming government’s commitment to infrastructure-led growth, job creation and economic reform.
Delivering the keynote address at the South Africa Infrastructure Investment Summit in Cape Town on...
Soweto coding centre marks major step in closing digital divide
Soweto coding centre marks major step in closing digital divide
The opening of the iSchoolAfrica Coding and Robotics Centre at Igugu Primary School in Soweto, Gauteng, marks a decisive step toward closing South Africa’s digital divide, ensuring that learners in township schools are no longer left behind in the rapidly evolving world of technology.
Higher Education and Training...
Fashion designer and DJ Maria McCloy passes away
Maria McCloy dies at 50 after heart failure, leaving legacy in African fashion and arts.
Digital access alone not enough to unlock SA’s connectivity potential: Minister Malatsi
Digital access alone not enough to unlock SA’s connectivity potential: Minister Malatsi
While South Africa has made significant progress in connecting citizens to the internet, Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi says more must be done to unlock the full potential of connectivity.
According to the recently released Digital Infrastructure Investment Study...
Two men, woman die on Boland farm amid Worcester floods
The NSRI says bodies were found during rescue of 23 farm workers trapped since Monday in Boland.
Deadly Western Cape storms claim 10 lives
Some of the fatalities were caused by trees that fell on vehicles due to gale-force winds.
Special Tribunal orders freezing of businesswoman’s assets following TERS ‘abuse’
Special Tribunal orders freezing of businesswoman’s assets following TERS ‘abuse’
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed an order of the Special Tribunal to freeze a KwaZulu-Natal businesswoman’s assets linked to the abuse of the Unemployment Insurance Fund Temporary Employee Relief Scheme (UIF TERS).
The woman, Yolanda Nombuso Mgobo, allegedly received more than R18...
Deputy President urges traditional leadership to drive development and social change
Deputy President urges traditional leadership to drive development and social change
While honouring the heritage of traditional leadership in the fight against colonialism, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has underscored that traditional leadership should not be confined to preserving heritage alone, but must also play an active role in addressing pressing challenges such as...