THURSDAY, 23 APRIL 2026, 06:11
Judicial gender parity will be pursued unapologetically, says Kubayi
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has emphasised that South Africa will continue to pursue gender parity on the judicial bench “vigorously and unapologetically”.
The Minister addressed the third day of the Second High-Level Meeting of Women Judicial Leaders of Africa held in...
22-year old woman has been arrested in Khayelitsha for the possession of stolen goods worth R250k
dtic plans to create over 100 000 employment opportunities
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has unveiled plans to facilitate the creation of over 100 000 employment opportunities through various projects and programmes in the new financial year.
Among these “catalytic instruments” are Special Economic Zones (SEZ), various incentives, transformation...
POPCRU calls for the appointment of a permanent provincial police commissioner.
54-year old Limpopo pastor accused of raping 11 year old girl to apply for bail in a Seshego Court
Consumers urged to join Opt-Out Registry
The Gauteng Office of Consumer Affairs has encouraged consumers to register on the national Opt-Out Registry to block unsolicited telemarketing calls, SMSs and emails from businesses.
The call follows amendments to the regulations of the Consumer Protection Act, which were gazetted on 15 April 2026 and are aimed at strengthening consumer...
Hawks secure forfeiture order for R70 000 Chevrolet bakkie
The Hawks’ Priority Crime Specialised Investigation unit, working with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), has secured a forfeiture order for a white Chevrolet utility bakkie valued at R70 000.
The order was granted by the Mthatha High Court on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, after the court found that the vehicle had been...
Pioneering liquid nitrogen procedure saves teen’s leg
In a South African first, a surgeon based in Centurion has successfully performed a groundbreaking hip and limb salvage operation using a liquid nitrogen dipping technique, potentially opening new treatment options for patients with certain orthopaedic cancers.
The complex procedure was carried out this week at Netcare Unitas...
The court found he may interfere with witnesses if released.
DIRCO hosts workshop to identify priorities for SA’s Chairship of SADC
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is today convening a three-day High-Level Inter-Departmental Workshop to develop a strategy and identify priorities for South Africa’s Chairship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
The workshop brings together senior government...
Slight increase in inflation for March – Stats SA
Annual Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) has increased, expanding from 3.0% in February to 3.1% in March.
This according to Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) monthly CPI findings released on Wednesday morning.
Stats SA said the main contributors to the 3.1% rate were:
housing and utilities (5,1% and contributing 1,2 percentage...
Gwarube, Schreiber lead joint community engagement in Cloetesville
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, are today holding community engagements in the Stellenbosch area in the Western Cape, with a specific focus on Cloetesville.
As part of the programme, the Ministers will jointly hand over Identity Documents to matric learners...
KZN and Electoral Commission partner to strengthen electoral democracy
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to working closely with the Electoral Commission and other stakeholders to ensure that the upcoming elections are conducted in a free, fair and credible manner.
Ntuli made the pledge during a consultation session with the...
Parliament approves government spending budget
The National Assembly has passed the Division of Revenue Bill and the Special Appropriation Bill, which were tabled by the Minister of Finance in February, as part of the national Budget.
The Division of Revenue Bill sets out how government funds are shared across national, provincial and local government, with a strong focus on...
CONTRALESA says the reason provided for the allocation is inadequate.
Tiffany Meek faces charges of crimen injuria and attempting to defeat the ends of justice.
Police are searching for suspects following a robbery at Jerome Booysen’s Bellville South home…
Law enforcement to intensify road safety compliance over long weekends
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has identified high-risk areas across all provinces to ramp up coordinated, intelligence-led law enforcement operations over the next two long weekends, as traffic volumes are expected to rise.
Authorities will increase the visibility of police patrols to ensure...
Fannie Nkosi was arrested following a raid at his Pretoria North home earlier this month.
KZN Premier hands over digital devices to empower unemployed youth
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has handed over 300 digital devices to unemployed youth, marking a key step in the province’s efforts to equip young people with skills for the digital economy.
The beneficiaries, drawn from Zululand, King Cetshwayo and Mkhanyakude Districts, will undergo specialised training in...
The bus crash happened after midnight on the sharp curve on the mountaineous road.