SUNDAY, 22 MARCH 2026, 09:34
Returning land restores hope – President Ramaphosa
There was jubilation, song and dancing in uMzimkhulu on Friday as President Cyril Ramaphosa handed over title deeds to communities and families dispossessed of their land under colonial and apartheid rule.
Representatives of the Ngunjini, Ndzimankulu/Vierkant and St Paul communities, along with the Lawrence family, erupted into...
Ramathuba says one of the twins has been taken off the neonatal incubator.
The department has condemned messages urging motorists to rush to filling stations
Creecy says road safety must be prioritised to ensure that all road users reach their destinations.
Municipalities urged to strengthen governance systems, maintain public trust
Discussions on improving the status of service delivery and sustainability, sharing best practices and developing joint strategies to enhance municipal performance, took centre stage during a Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) engagement session with mayors of metropolitan...
They claim their area is left with dilapidated infrastructure and high youth unemployment.
Decline in road crash stats
Government is making progress in reducing road accidents, with the latest preliminary data for the period 1 January to 15 March showing an 11% decline in crashes compared to the same period in 2025.
“Every province has seen a decrease in the number of crashes. Fatalities have decreased by 10% compared with the same period last year,” Minister of...
Hlabisa calls for stronger partnerships to revive metros
A call for the urgent strengthening of intergovernmental relations and strategic partnerships to revitalise governance and service delivery in South Africa’s metropolitan municipalities has been made.Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, made the call at an engagement session...
Multiaward-winning Momo Matsunyane transforms personal pain into powerful performance.
Mkhwanazi’s testimony was scheduled to resume before the Commission on Monday.
The text message was sent three days after DJ Sumbody was gunned down in a hail of bullets
Government and industry reassures public of fuel supply
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources and the Fuels Industry Association has moved to assure South Africans of a stable fuel supply, with no need for consumers to panic buy.“The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has noted with concern the circulation of statements and messages by certain...
17 000 hectares of land were handed back to communities in Umzimkhulu in the southern part of KZN
SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms in Gauteng, Mpumalanga
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in the escarpment and Highveld of Mpumalanga, and the northern parts of Gauteng, for Friday.“A high likelihood of minor impacts due to severe thunderstorms is expected over the central interior of Mpumalanga as well as the northern parts...
Ocean Innovation Africa Summit positions Durban as a key hub
Durban is reinforcing its status as a leading centre for ocean economy dialogue and innovation, as it prepares to host the Ocean Innovation Africa Summit from 23 – 25 March 2026.The summit, organised by Ocean Innovation Africa, in partnership with the eThekwini Municipality, will take place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli...
Services SETA moves to restore justice for whistleblowers
The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) has committed to restoring justice for employees dismissed after raising concerns about alleged irregularities, signalling a shift toward stronger protection for whistleblowers.Speaking at a media briefing on Friday, Services SETA Administrator Lehlogonolo...
Mankweng twins doing well
Following the successful separation of conjoined twins in a groundbreaking operation at Mankweng Hospital recently, the babies are doing well, Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba said on Friday.The twins, who were born on 28 January 2026, underwent a complex surgical procedure that marked a historic milestone for South Africa’s public healthcare...
SA engages South Sudan on the latest political developments
President Cyril Ramaphosa has held a bilateral engagement with the President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, at his official residence in Pretoria, Mahlamba Ndlopfu, on the occasion of a Working Visit to South Africa.
“The Working Visit provides an opportune moment for the two Heads of State to...
Marakele Park says increased ranger visibility and tighter access control measures across the park.
Long-awaited justice brings joy as uMzimkhulu communities reclaim land
Communities in uMzimkhulu have welcomed what they described as a long-awaited moment of justice and restoration, as President Cyril Ramaphosa officially handed over title deeds to land claim beneficiaries on Friday.
The handover, which forms part of government’s Land Restitution Programme under the Restitution...
Learners say government must prioritise service delivery amid Human Rights Day commemoration