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The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
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The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
Deputy Minister Mohai leads Geospatial Strategy Roadshow in eThekwini
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, will on Wednesday lead the Geospatial Information Management Strategy (GIMS) Roadshow at the Chief Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in eThekwini.
The Geospatial Information Management Strategy was initiated by the...
SAPS receives R127bn budget as Cachalia unveils police “reset agenda”
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has been allocated R127.072 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, with an expected increase to R135.8 billion by the 2028/29 financial year, making it the largest institution in the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster.
Presenting SAPS Budget Vote in Parliament...
Only 9% of employers comply with employment equity laws, says Minister Meth
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth says only 9% of employers inspected by the Department of Employment and Labour were found compliant with employment equity legislation during the 2025/26 financial year.
Delivering the Department of Employment and Labour’s Budget Vote 31 in Parliament on...
Eskom issues notice of intent to interrupt power to Joburg
Eskom has issued a notice of intent to reduce, interrupt and/or terminate electricity supply to certain bulk supply points in the City of Johannesburg (CoJ).
The power utility said this was due to the R5.2 billion owed by the city and City Power (CP) to Eskom.
The debt does not include the R1.5 billion that is due to Eskom...
Minister Meth announces R350 million youth employment drive
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has announced a R350 million commitment towards a government and business partnership aimed at placing 130 000 young people into learning and employment opportunities.
Delivering the Department of Employment and Labour’s Budget Vote 31 speech in Parliament on Tuesday,...
SA trains officials to crack down on illegal plastic waste trade at sea
Government has, for the first time, provided international training to officials to equip them with the skills needed to manage the complex global trade in hazardous waste and plastic pollution at sea.
While the government has intensified efforts to curb plastic pollution through stronger waste regulations,...
President Ramaphosa heads to Botswana on State Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a two-day State Visit to the Republic of Botswana on Wednesday.
The visit will culminate in the Sixth Session of the Botswana and South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) to be held in Gaborone.
“President Ramaphosa and President Gideon Duma Boko will co-chair the Summit of the Sixth...
Police launch manhunt after North West crime activist killed
The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has directed the North West Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Ryno Naidoo, to ensure maximum resources are deployed to hunt down the killers of Thato Molosankwe.
According to police, the crime...

McCloy passed away on Tuesday last week at the Milpark Hospital following heart failure.

Police acted on intelligence regarding the whereabouts of the suspects.
Eskom says its threat to interrupt electricity to parts of JHB is aimed at recovering debt.

Fishermen and coastal communities are closely monitoring ocean activity for the first major shoals.

56-year-old church elder, Tshepo Ntsimane set to appear in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court

A state prosecutor failed to show up for a case involving taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni.
South Africa to champion climate cooperation at Copenhagen Summit
As South Africa prepares to participate in the 2026 Copenhagen Climate Ministerial Summit, government says it will reaffirm its commitment to multilateralism as a key driver of implementation-based cooperation to tackle global environmental and climate challenges.
This is the message that Minister of Forestry,...

The agricultural sector has been particularly hit hard by the storm.
Minister Ntshavheni to deliver GCIS Budget Vote
Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, alongside Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Kenny Morolong, will on Wednesday table the Government Communication and Information System’s (GCIS) Budget Vote, which will outline the department’s priorities and plans for the 2026/27 financial year.
The Budget Vote will also outline the...

Veterinary teams are conducting assessments and collect samples after dead pigs were discovered.

The owner wants to stop COJ from demolishing illegally erected structures inside the buildings.

On Tuesday police instructed the group to disperse, but the foreign nationals later protested