Meeting assesses impact of Zuikerbosch water plant explosion on supply systems

Government has acknowledged the significant hardship and disruption experienced by households, businesses and communities across Gauteng, following the explosion of a motor connected to one of the pumps at the Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant.

The explosion on Tuesday, 27 January 2027, had a ripple...

Fight for rule of law is ‘worth having’ – Batohi bows out of NPA

“The rule of law is not dead”. With that message of defiant hope, Advocate Shamila Batohi took her final bow as National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) at the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on Friday.

Batohi retires from the NPA after seven years at the helm of the prosecutorial body.

“Despite...

Surge in unaccompanied minors at ports of entry

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has raised concern over the increasing number of unaccompanied minors intercepted at South Africa’s ports of entry during the 2025/2026 festive season.

BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, said officials recorded a notable increase in cases involving undocumented and unaccompanied children...

Msunduzi Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal is drowning in debt, and government departments are among the biggest culprits, owing the cash-strapped city almost R300 million in unpaid bills.

Reform agenda improves lives of citizens

The structural reforms being implemented by government to support inclusive economic growth and job creation are beginning to have a measurable impact on the lives of ordinary citizens.

“The reduction in load shedding, which has resulted from reforms in the energy sector, has had a tangible impact on every household and business,” Deputy...

Acting Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba has been shortlisted for the role of Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court.

Over 4.9m travellers facilitated during festive season operations

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has facilitated the legitimate movement of about 4 902 269 travellers across South Africa’s 71 ports of entry during the 2025/2026 festive period.

This was announced by BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, during a media briefing, held in Pretoria on Friday, where he presented...

The screams of a Tsakane woman pleading for help still echo in a relative’s mind after she was strangled to death, allegedly by her girlfriend, a case that has shocked both the community and the LGBTQI+ community.

The Muizenberg policing precinct has recorded a notable reduction in shootings, murders and violent extortion incidents following a simple but potentially life-saving intervention: spaza shops closing their doors by 20:00 each evening.

Deadline looms for NSFAS rejected students to appeal

Students, including first-time applicants and continuing students, who were rejected by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for funding, have until 31 January, to appeal the decision.

The appeals window is open until 31 January 2026.

For the 2026 academic year, NSFAS has streamlined its appeals process to ensure...

Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester has been transferred to eBongweni Correctional Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal.

Thabo Bester transferred to eBongweni Correctional Centre

Convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, has been transferred to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Centre in Kokstad.

Bester was being held at the Kgoši Mampuru II Correctional Centre (C-Max) in Pretoria.

“It has to be emphasised that offender transfers are a routine practice, guided by established security risk...

Centurion Home Affairs office relocated to Centurion Mall

The Department of Home Affairs will from today relocate its Centurion office to Centurion Mall, with the new office opening to the public on Monday.

The current Centurion office will close on Friday, 30 January 2026.

“During this brief closure period, mobile units will be stationed at the existing site to assist clients...

Condolences after 11 die in Isipingo crash

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has conveyed its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the 11 passengers who lost their lives in a road crash in Isipingo, Durban.

At approximately 08:30 on Thursday morning, a Toyota minibus taxi and an interlink truck crashed on Wanda Cele Drive.

“The RTMC acknowledges the...

Nkabinde Inquiry extension granted

President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted an extension for the completion date for the Nkabinde Inquiry.

The inquiry – formally known as the Enquiry into the Fitness to Hold Office of Advocate Andrew Chauke – was established in September last year to investigate and determine the fitness to hold office of Advocate Andrew Chauke, the Director of...