Housing backlog, rapid urbanisation to dominate IBT summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the two day gathering which seeks to advance Innovation.
South Africa
CIT vehicle blown up in Durban, residents and passing motorists seen looting
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes
Vaal residents lament infrastructure failures
The Emfuleni Municipality, in the Vaal municipality is owed billions by its residents
Water monitoring project in N West calls for more resources from govt
The group does the work for free because they love to conserve the environment.
Case against 19-year-old in Marikana informal settlement mass shooting postponed
The accused who faces multiple charges including nine counts of murder.
Wetlands at Cape Agulhas declared World Heritage site: Singh
South Africa commemorates World Wetlands Day at Rondevlei in the False Bay Nature Reserve
Zille flags infrastructure failures after Joburg blast
Helen Zille has raised serious concerns about Johannesburg’s failing infrastructure.
SRC refutes claims by WSU about 2026 readiness
The SRC cites issues of academic exclusion and weakened security force as an impediment to readiness
Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah after Epstein island visit joke
Trump accused Noah of making a defamatory statement, and warning that he’d send his lawyers to sue.
Mpumalanga Health notes sharp increase in malaria cases
Director Mandla Zwane attributes the increase in malaria to the recent floods in the province.
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of writer Dr Diana Ferrus
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of writer Dr Diana Ferrus
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep condolences following the passing of writer, storyteller and cultural activist, Dr Diana Ferrus, who has passed away at the age of 72.
In a statement on Monday, President Ramaphosa said his thoughts and prayers were with the family, friends and associates of the late poet...
Defense lawyer in Phala Phala case challenges cellphone data evidence
The data analyst testified earlier that all the accused were in the vicinity of the farm.
Police record major successes in fight against crime
Police record major successes in fight against crime
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has scored big wins in the fight against crime, focusing strongly on taking illegal guns and ammunition out of circulation.
During the nationwide Operation Shanela II, police arrested 14 589 suspects for crimes including murder, rape, sexual assault, robberies, drug offences and illegal...
Four injured after transformer explosion in Joburg CBD
Blast caused transformer room to collapse, bringing down an adjoining boundary wall in Doornfontein.
Relief for consumers as fuel prices decrease
Relief for consumers as fuel prices decrease
Petrol and diesel prices will drop between 50c and 65c from this Wednesday, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced.
Paraffin will also decrease, while LP Gas consumers will see increases.
The following price adjustments will apply from Wednesday:
Petrol 93 (ULP and LRP): 65c decrease.Petrol 95 (ULP and...
GPAA CEO disciplinary hearing commences
GPAA CEO disciplinary hearing commences
A disciplinary hearing into the conduct of Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA) Chief Executive Officer Kedibone Madiehe has commenced today.
Madiehe was placed on precautionary suspension in August following allegations of what the finance department described at the time as “serious misconduct concerning high-value procurement...
Chikunga warns youth against substance abuse
Chikunga warns youth against substance abuse
The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has warned young people against substance abuse, cautioning that it threatens their health, safety, education and long-term contribution to South Africa’s socio-economic development.
Chikunga said substance abuse remains one of...
‘Risk assessment’ informed Bester, Matlala transfers – Thobakgale
‘Risk assessment’ informed Bester, Matlala transfers – Thobakgale
The transfers of suspected criminal mastermind, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Centre in Kokstad, were done in line with security assessments.
This according to Correctional Services National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale.
The...
State to oppose bail for second accused in DJ Warras murder case
The Mozambican national has made his first appearance at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court.
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of struggle veteran Leon Levy
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of struggle veteran Leon Levy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Leon Levy, who was the last surviving signatory of the Freedom Charter and Accused No 4 in the 1956 Treason Trial.
Levy passed away in Cape Town at the age of 96.
The President conveyed his condolences to the family and friends of Levy, who...
President Ramaphosa to address Innovative Building Technologies Summit
President Ramaphosa to address Innovative Building Technologies Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday deliver a keynote address at the Innovative Building Technologies (IBTs) Summit, taking place at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg.
The two-day summit brings together government, the building and construction industry, academia, investors and civil society to advance...