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Abrahams to attend Botswana-SA Bi-National Commission and Business Forum
Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Alexandra Abrahams, will attend the 6th Botswana-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) and deliver remarks at the Botswana-South Africa Business Forum in Gaborone from 20 to 21 May 2026.
The Business Forum will take place on the sidelines of the 6th...
Early childhood development key to addressing skills gap – KZN Premier
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has underscored the importance of early childhood development (ECD) as a critical intervention to address the growing skills mismatch in society.
The Premier was speaking at the Early Childhood Development Strategic Dialogue held at the Archie Gumede Conference Centre in...
The Artificial Future, a multi-week AI initiative from YPIT, launches in Lagos this May with a hackathon for 250 builders, a global webinar series, and a conference bringing together investors, founders, and policymakers on June 13th Lagos, Nigeria — Young People in Tech (YPIT), a global community founded in Lagos in 2022, has launched The […]
CT calls for limited water use after treatment operations disruption
The City of Cape Town has called on residents and businesses to limit water use to essential consumption after severe weather disrupted key water treatment operations and placed pressure on the bulk water supply system.
The city said that while tap water remains safe to drink, residents should boil it as a...
Gauteng Gambling Board CEO dismissed following forensic report
Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development Vuyiswa Ramokgopa has dismissed the CEO of the Gauteng Gambling Board and suspended its Chief Financial Officer, following the release of a forensic investigation report detailing alleged governance failures, procurement irregularities and financial...
Brown Mogotsi appeared briefly at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court, on Monday morning
The ConCourt has upheld a ruling declaring parts of the National Health Act unconstitutional…
IDAC dismisses Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi’s arrest warrant ‘rumours’
The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has dismissed claims that a warrant of arrest has been issued for the arrest of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
“The IDAC notes with concern the rumours and enquiries that it has a J50 warrant of arrest for...
Gauteng health expedites vacancy filling at Tembisa Hospital
The Gauteng Department of Health has assured the public that it is fast-tracking the recruitment process for various positions at the Tembisa Hospital to ensure that service delivery is not affected.
The department is looking to fill medical, nursing, clinical support and therapeutic services, and administration positions...
South Africa participates in global education forum in London
Higher Education and Training (DHET) Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube has undertaken an official working visit to London, United Kingdom, to represent South Africa at the Education World Forum (EWF).
Taking place from 17 – 20 May 2026, this year’s forum will bring together education and training ministers from over 130...
DR Congo, Uganda commended for Ebola response
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in his capacity as African Union Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, commended the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ugandan governments for their response to an outbreak of Ebola.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared an outbreak of the disease a public health emergency of...
Engineers say removing rockfall immediately could trigger more rock falls
Marius van der Merwe’s murder accused Matipandile Sotheni appears in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court
Cases of hypertension increasing, particularly among adults under 45 years of age.
Key findings show that municipalities tend to write off losses rather than enforce accountability
Investment conferences a catalyst for jobs creation, economic growth
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to push back at suggestions that investment conferences held across the country are “just for show”.
Government has, since the turn of the year, held business forums in several countries, hosted the SA Investment Conference, held provincial investment...
EThekwini assures water safety amid taste and odour concerns
The eThekwini Municipality says it is working closely with bulk supplier uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) to address elevated levels of 2-methylisoborneol (MIB) affecting water supplied through the Wiggins Water Treatment Works.
The municipality confirmed that while some residents may notice changes in the taste and odour of...
Solidarity lodged a complaint with the International Labour Organisation, against the South Africa.
SADC Ministers to meet over food security and blue economy
Ministers responsible for agriculture, food security, fisheries and aquaculture from across Southern Africa will gather in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, later this month, for high-level talks focused on regional food systems, climate resilience and the blue economy.
The meeting, convened by the Southern African Development...
Brown Mogotsi, faces charges of defeating the ends of justice
The Enyobeni tavern case has been marred with delays due to technical challenges in the courtroom.