Investment in science, technology and innovation key to development

No country can expect to reach its development goals without investing in its science, technology and innovation (STI) capabilities. 

This is according to the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, during his speech at this year’s Basic Education Sector Lekgotla, which began...

Public called to share ideas for 2026 Budget

The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has encouraged South Africans to share their suggestions on the 2026 Budget. 

The National Budget seeks to maintain a balance between South Africa’s fiscal framework, fund the priorities of the seventh administration, while mitigating the funding requirements impact on the poor and the...

Justice Department confirms fatal shooting at Booysens Court

The Justice and Constitutional Development department has confirmed a fatal shooting incident at the Booysens Magistrates’ Court in Gauteng on Tuesday.

The incident is the latest in a growing trend of violence at judicial facilities, with similar incidents occurring at the Athlone, Mitchells Plain and Wynberg Magistrates...

President calls for joint sitting of Parliament to deliver SONA 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces to deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 12 February 2026.

“The President has called the joint sitting in accordance with Section 84(2)(d) of the Constitution and Rule...

Justice department working to ensure re-opening of flood affected courts

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says it is working with stakeholders to ensure the speedy re-opening of courts affected by flooding in KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo.

The two provinces, Limpopo in particular, have been battered by rain for the past week, resulting in loss of life and damage...

R20 million emergency relief allocated to tackle Knysna water crisis

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has announced an emergency relief allocation of R20 million to the Knysna Municipality, as part of urgent interventions to address the town’s deepening water crisis.

Majodina announced the allocation following a two-day working visit to the Garden Route District...

Public office bearers’ salaries to increase

President Cyril Ramaphosa has determined to increase the salaries of public office bearers by between  3.8% and 4.1% in different categories.

This after the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers recommended a salary increment of some 4.1% for all public office bearers.

“The increase of 4.1% applies to...

Gauteng government provides psychosocial support after learner transport tragedy

Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says they are providing psychosocial support to the schools and parents who lost loved ones in the accident that claimed the lives of 12 learners in the Vaal area on Monday morning. 

Speaking to the media this morning, Mabona said psycho-social support teams...

Learners relocated after storm hit Amajuba District

Grade 11 and 12 learners from Umzilikazi Secondary School in Newcastle are being temporarily accommodated at Sgodiphola Primary School following the severe thunderstorms that struck parts of the Amajuba District in December and damaged classrooms.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education said the relocation was an interim measure...

Killer vigilantes sentenced to life imprisonment

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the sentences imposed by the Bhisho High Court in a matter relating to the vigilante killing of four people at Debenek in the Eastern Cape.

At least 16 people were each convicted and sentenced in the court for:

Four counts of murder: life imprisonment.Four counts of kidnapping:...