TUESDAY, 02 JUNE 2026, 12:51
KZN Workers’ Parliament charts path to job creation, economic growth
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has tabled a series of resolutions adopted during the provincial Workers’ Parliament, aimed at addressing unemployment, promoting decent work and strengthening economic participation across the province.
The Workers’ Parliament, held at the Greytown Civic Centre in the uMvoti...
Authorities arrest 36 people in illegal mining crackdown
The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have arrested 36 people, including illegal immigrants, and confiscated more than 800 rounds of live ammunition and 16 unlicensed firearms during law enforcement operations in Gauteng.
Authorities also recovered illegal mining...
Various political had said that they want National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza to be recused.
The Madlanga Commission will continue hearing testimony on cocaine missing from Hawks premises.
Rand Water maintenance is complete as Gauteng municipalities work to restore normal water supply.
eThekwini commits R75.3bn to better services, infrastructure and growth
The eThekwini Council has officially adopted the Municipality’s 2026/2027 Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF), approving a R75.3 billion budget aimed at accelerating service delivery, renewing infrastructure, and advancing turnaround strategies for the city’s trading services.
The adopted...
SAPS commends investigative teams after bail denied in two high-profile cases
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has commended members of the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) and the Commission Recommendations Task Team (CRTT) for their investigative work following the denial of bail in two high-profile cases.
While all accused persons remain innocent until proven...
RTMC urges caution when driving at night and early morning
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has urged motorists to improve their vehicles’ visibility and exercise extreme caution when driving late at night or in the early hours of the morning after 24 people died in separate crashes.
“The corporation calls on motorists to avoid driving under the influence of alcohol...
Deputy President calls for deeper SA-India cooperation
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged Indian business leaders and investors to work with South Africa to build industries that create jobs, advance technology and expand skills to meet the changing needs of the economy.
Addressing the South Africa-India Technology, Trade and Investment Roundtable, he underscored the...
Mpumalanga learner to represent SA at Sweden youth water prize
Mpumalanga has achieved a historic first after a Grade 11 learner from Sintintile Secondary School was crowned the 2026 national winner of the South African Youth Water Prize (SAYWP).
This secures Sinenhlanhla Sikhulile Nkosi’s position to represent South Africa on the global stage in Sweden later this year.
The...
Petrol price increases, diesel on a downturn
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol will increase by R1.43 this Wednesday, while the prices of diesel, paraffin and LP gas will decrease.
The adjusted prices for this month are as follows:
Petrol 93 (ULP & LRP): R1.43 increase.Petrol 95 (ULP &LRP): R1.43 increase.Diesel (0.05% sulphur): R3.24...
KZN police arrests ATDF-SA national office bearer for inciting violence along the N3
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested an All Truck Driver Forum South Africa (ATDF-SA) national office bearer for inciting violence along the N3 southbound in Bergville in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Police were conducting patrols along the N3 when they noticed that traffic was moving...
KZN police arrest ATDF-SA national office bearer for inciting violence along the N3
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested an All Truck Driver Forum South Africa (ATDF-SA) national office bearer for inciting violence along the N3 southbound in Bergville in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Police were conducting patrols along the N3 when they noticed that traffic was moving...
Spotlight on the new generation of young police officers
As South Africa commemorates Youth Month from 1 June, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a national campaign celebrating a new generation of young officers who are driving ethical policing, professionalism and public service across the country.
Under the campaign: “My Blood is Blue”, SAPS will this month...
Police experts deployed to investigate Woolies explosions
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that the Acting National Commissioner, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has deployed a National Forensic Task Team – together with Crime Intelligence experts – to investigate the explosions that occurred at Woolworths stores in the Free State and Gauteng provinces last...
Sotheni is accused of killing Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D.
Burundi national who uses a bike to deliver online orders, says he’s scared of living in Durban CBD
Moody’s affirms Eskom ratings
Global ratings agency Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Eskom’s B2/Ba2 credit ratings with a stable outlook.
This comes just a week after Fitch, the credit rating agency, also affirmed the power utility’s Local-Currency Issuer Default rating at ‘B’ with a stable outlook.
“Moody’s Ratings…affirmed Eskom’s B2 long-term corporate family rating, B2-PD...
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhusen provides an update on response to Food and Mouth Disease.
Launch of HIV medication, Lenacapavir to be held on Friday
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to launch the roll out of the lifesaving HIV prevention injectable medicine, Lenacapavir, later this week.
Lenacapavir is administered via injection twice a year, offering patients six months of continuous protection per dose and a welcome relief from daily pills or the bi-monthly...