
NUMSA’s Phakamile Hlubi-Majola resigns, cites death threats
Majola says this is the third time a death threat has been made to her life.
MONDAY, 02 FEBRUARY 2026, 22:54

Majola says this is the third time a death threat has been made to her life.

WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC DETAILS

Once gazetted, names face public comment before they are legally changed.

The cyclists died after a car crashed into them while cycling this morning.

Maile has called for urgent compliance to help to stabilise municipal budgets
Government delivers relief to flood-affected communities in Limpopo
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has delivered essential supplies to individuals and communities affected by the recent floods across Limpopo.
The intervention underscores government’s commitment to supporting affected communities during a challenging period, while emphasising the values of...

Senona says KZN commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has ordered his removal while under investigation
Government brings relief to flood affected elderly woman
The Department of Social Development has urgently deployed Deputy Minister Ganief Hendricks to Mpumalanga to assist an elderly woman heading a household of five, including two grandchildren, following the recent floods.
The children recently lost their mother, and their house collapsed during heavy rains in Acornhoek,...

The most affected places are in the Mopani, Vhembe, and Sekhukhune districts.

The Austrian tourist has drowned after being caught in a rip current at Wilderness.
Move to strengthen global alignment in higher education sector
The Department of Higher Education and Training is in the process of conducting a sector-wide workshop on international relations, which is aimed at strengthening coherence and strategic alignment across the higher education and training sector.
This was announced by Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr...

Egypt is advancing its digital infrastructure and using artificial intelligence to strengthen its position as a regional hub for investment and digital services, government officials said. At a seminar hosted by the Information and Design Support Center of the Cabinet of Ministers, Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, highlighted progress on AI-enhanced platforms […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is rolling out an $8.7 billion digital transformation plan aimed at expanding connectivity, modernizing public services and building a skilled technology workforce between 2026 and 2030. The program focuses on broadband expansion, e-government platforms, artificial intelligence training and cybersecurity, with the goal of positioning the country as a...
The Oudtshoorn Regional Court has handed down a life sentence and an additional 20 years’ imprisonment to a 59-year-old man for the repeated rape and impregnation of his 13-year-old biological daughter.

NSRI says its team attended to the incident after eyewitnesses spotted a capsized sea-kayak

The 25-year-old Mozambican national was arrested in an informal settlement in Primrose in Joburg

Mthombeni says a lack of collaboration between police and public hampers crime fighting efforts
SA motoring personality, Jacob Moshokoa, and Janine van der Post talk about everything you need to know for the upcoming Formula 1 season, and highlight the 18 SA Car of the Year finalists for 2026.
As the Madlanga commission resumes, its interim findings and fresh testimony place South Africa’s policing elite under unprecedented scrutiny.

DIRCO announced that Ariel Seidman was required to leave South Africa within 72 hours.

The department is working with relevant stakeholders to ensure water safety in affected communities.