FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026, 19:21
Investment pledges could create 230 000 jobs, says President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says investment commitments secured through the South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) are projected to create around 230 000 direct permanent jobs over time, as government intensifies efforts to tackle the country’s structural unemployment crisis.
Responding to oral questions in the...
NCOP week-long programme on Constitution and participatory democracy ends today.
Colonel Silas Thoka has finished giving his main testimony in court
The trio faces extortion and money laundering charges after appearing in court Wednesday.
Police say the victims succumbed to gunshot wounds on the scene.
Mathe says Nkosi will face charges of defeating and obstructing the course of justice.
The former lawyer offered to secure a public prosecutor job in exchange for R10 000.
Residents complained to the Premier about a host of issues relating to service delivery and crime
Judge Chili ruled that the arms deal corruption case should commence regardless of pending appeals
Two Grade-R learners who were burnt beyond recognition in a scholar transport crash.
Municipalities are urged to prioritise service delivery regain trust in local government.
Minister Kubayi stated that this allocation will assist various programmes of the office
Operation Prosper making progress against organised crime, says President
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Operation Prosper is beginning to yield positive results in the fight against organised crime and violent criminal activity, although he cautioned that it is still too early to make definitive conclusions about the operation’s long-term impact.
President Ramaphosa was responding...
Members of the Progressive Caucus walked out during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s oral reply session
Seven have been hospitalised and 13 escaped without injuries. Police say the vehicle was overloaded
Government probes SA athletes’ concerns about living conditions in Ghana
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has initiated an investigation into concerns raised by South African athletes participating in the 24th African Athletics Senior Championship in Ghana about conditions at the on-site accommodation, and has taken steps to address the situation.
This follows the...
Khunotswane residents say they continue to live under flood-like conditions.
Youth rally behind renewed national pledge
As the country marks 50 years since the 1976 youth uprising, South African youth have adopted a renewed national pledge under the banner of “RESET@50 – The Future Calls,” committing themselves to action, unity and transformation.The Youth Pledge, unveiled during the media launch of the Golden Jubilee commemoration of the 1976 youth...
Home Affairs corruption crackdown leads to two more arrests
The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed two additional arrests in separate corruption and fraud operations, bringing the total number of arrests linked to Home Affairs-related cases in May 2026 to six.
The arrests stem from coordinated efforts between the department’s Counter Corruption and Security Services branch...
2026 declared “Year of action” for South African youth
South Africa has entered a decisive “year of action” for its youth, as government calls on young people, institutions, and society at large to unite under a bold national programme aimed at reshaping the country’s future.
Delivering a keynote address at the Media launch of the Golden Jubilee commemoration of the 1976 youth...
Advocate Anton Katz says Magudumana’s deportation was rather an abduction than a lawful extradition