SAPS suspends nine police officers

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the suspension of nine police officers, who served as members of the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) in relation to the Medicare24 tender process.

“The affected members have been placed on suspension pending the finalisation of disciplinary and related investigations. SAPS remains committed to...

Call for sponsorships as SA hosts SADC Summit

The South African government has issued a call for sponsorships and strategic partnerships ahead of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit 2026, inviting businesses, development partners, and civil society organisations to support one of the region’s most significant diplomatic and economic gatherings.

South Africa is...

KZN reaffirms commitment to social cohesion and human dignity

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the province’s commitment to constitutional governance, public safety, social cohesion and human dignity.

“Strong societies are built not by choosing between compassion and lawfulness, but by embracing both,” he said.

Ntuli made the remarks while addressing the...

Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant resume operations

The City of Tshwane has announced that the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant has resumed operations following the successful repair of a critical raw water pump that had caused disruptions to water production earlier this week.

The plant suffered a mechanical breakdown at its raw water abstraction works section on...

Anti-corruption campaign goes to Oshoek border

The Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum (BMIACF) will host its quarterly anti-corruption campaign at Oshoek Port of Entry on 10 June 2026. 

The BMIACF is chaired by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and seeks to proactively root out corruption from South Africa’s ports of entry.

Border Management Authority (BMA)...

Call for SA to be part of climate change response

As South Africa joins the international community to celebrate World Environment Day, government has called on every South African to be part of the climate response. 

“Businesses must accelerate cleaner and more sustainable practices. Communities must protect local ecosystems and reduce environmental harm. Civil society, youth,...

Eskom and Zululand sign heads of agreement to advance gas-to-power development

Eskom and Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) have signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) establishing the framework for a long-term strategic partnership to support South Africa’s gas-to-power programme. “Eskom will assume ‘foundation customer’ status at the proposed Zululand Energy Terminal, which will...

Government publishes guidelines to improve spending discipline

National Treasury has issued a framework to help departments use public funds more effectively and deliver better value for money.

With the economy still growing slowly, National Treasury said government must continue to restrain spending growth and focus on priority areas.

The 2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework...

Kubayi chairs SADC Justice Ministers’ Meeting in Zimbabwe

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will today chair the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Committee Meeting of Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

The high-level meeting brings together Justice Ministers and legal officials from across the...

South Africa to send envoys across Africa and globally to tackle migration challenges

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will dispatch envoys across the African continent and to other parts of the world, as government intensifies diplomatic efforts to address migration challenges facing the country.

The announcement came during a media briefing at the Union...

SAPS confirms dismissal of Richard Shibiri 

The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Friday confirmed the dismissal of Major General Richard Shibiri, the former Component Head for Organised Crime, following the conclusion of internal disciplinary processes.“The disciplinary proceedings were conducted in accordance with applicable SAPS prescripts and principles of procedural...

Cold conditions expected in the Western Cape and Northern Cape

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says very cold conditions are still expected over the Central Karoo District in the Western Cape and the southern parts of the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape on Friday.

“As the cut-off low-pressure system exits the country, daytime temperatures are expected to remain below...

Gaming and Betting Tax Bill to boost KZN revenue

KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has tabled the KwaZulu-Natal Gaming and Betting Tax Bill, 2026, before the Provincial Legislature, proposing a modernised tax framework aimed at strengthening revenue collection, enhancing transparency and advancing transformation within the gaming and betting sector.

The proposed legislation...