FRIDAY, 01 MAY 2026, 04:19
President Ramaphosa rallies all spheres of government to tackle water crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent, coordinated action across all three spheres of government to resolve South Africa’s deepening water crisis, warning that poor municipal performance is placing an increasing burden on ordinary citizens.
Delivering the opening address at an Extended...
Dr Mugwena Maluleke says his resignation from NSFAS has nothing to do with political interference
Late former president Edgar Lungu died in June last year at the age of 68.
Ministers commit to clearing military veterans’ housing backlog by 2029
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane and Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga have committed to eradicate the housing backlog affecting military veterans by 2029.
The undertaking was made during a recent engagement with community members and housing beneficiaries, including military...
Taking practical steps to protect SA’s water resources
As pressure mounts on the country’s water systems, government is turning its focus below the surface – introducing measures to better protect and manage this critical resource that sustains millions in the country.
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has taken a significant step in this direction with the draft National...
Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of SA
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over the northern half of the Northern Cape, as well as the central and western parts of the North West and the northern Free State.
These storms, according to SAWS, will be associated with strong, damaging winds, hail and heavy downpours,...
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the extension of the fuel levy relief into May.
Judgment on the bail application of ‘Shebe Maburna’ expected in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court.
Deadline looms for eThekwini SMMEs eyeing Lions’ Den opportunity
Small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) in the eThekwini Municipality have only a few hours remaining to submit applications for the 2026 Lions’ Den Business Plan Competition, with the deadline set for 30 April.
The eThekwini Municipality has opened entries for the annual programme, which aims to support...
Acting Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane addressed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police.
The M7 Durban Bound was closed for hours whilst emergency personnel worked on the scene.
March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma says the campaign seeks the return of undocumented migrants
Accused two in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Bongani Ntanzi, has concluded his testimony.
Accused number four in the Lusikisiki trial admits that he wasn’t assaulted during questioning
Government working to restore order at borders and workplaces
Government says it has noted ongoing public discourse on immigration, particularly on issues related to illegal immigration.
On Wednesday, government reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding South Africa’s sovereignty, security and the rule of law, while upholding the country’s constitutional values and respect for...
The change does not affect social grants beneficiaries of SASSA.
Minister Solly Malatsi says there will be internal accountability regarding Draft AI Policy.
UCT Libraries’ Ujala Satgoor says the fire created an opportunity to rethink libraries and archives
Mugabe handed another 18 months imprisonment or a R200 000 fine for being in the country illegally.
South Africa strengthens FMD response with Argentina partnership
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has concluded a high-level working visit to Argentina, securing key agreements aimed at strengthening South Africa’s response to Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and safeguarding the future of the livestock sector.At the centre of the visit was a Ministerial engagement with...
A newly-identified species has been named ‘Richtersveldiella sanparkensis’