Nkabinde Enquiry concludes public hearings
The Nkabinde Enquiry was probing suspended Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.
South Africa
Taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni, co-accused back in court
Sibanyoni and the three co-accused are facing charges of extortion and money laundering.
Bafana Bafana have the nation behind them
Bafana Bafana have the nation behind them
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Bafana Bafana will carry the hopes and dreams of the nation with them as they head to the FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Mexico, the United States of America, and Canada from next month.
The President said this on Wednesday night during a send-off dinner for the men’s national football squad and...
295 Ghanaians processed, repatriated from SA to Ghana: BMA
Five people were prevented from leaving due to immigration and documentation concerns.
Limpopo police commissioner concerned about violent crime cases
Hadebe was speaking during the release the province’s crime statistics in Polokwane.
Thato Molosankwe hailed for his struggle against social ills
Molosankwe was killed in a hail of bullets at his home and business property in Lomanyaneng village.
SAMED calls for urgent action on Gauteng Health supplier debt
The association says suppliers are owed upwards of R700 million.
Housing target shortfall leaves minister concerned
Minister of Human Settlement says she is concerned about a housing shortfall
Mashatile visits Cape Flats to assess anti-crime progress
Mashatile is expected to visit Mitchells Plain, Gugulethu and Manenberg.
Correctional Services Minister advocates for alternative sentencing to curb overcrowding
Correctional Services Minister advocates for alternative sentencing to curb overcrowding
The Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald, has advocated for alternative approaches to address overcrowding in the country’s correctional services.
Speaking during a Parliamentary Questions for Oral Reply session for the Peace and Security cluster on Wednesday, the Minister...
IEC officially launches the 2026 Local Government Elections campaign
IEC officially launches the 2026 Local Government Elections campaign
The Electoral Commission has officially launched the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE), marking the commencement of the mass awareness campaign towards Election Day in November. This is after President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced 4 November 2026 as the date for South Africa’s upcoming Local Government...
Construction begins on Eskom’s R1.2 billion 75MW solar power plant
Construction begins on Eskom’s R1.2 billion 75MW solar power plant
Eskom has broken ground on a new R1.2 billion 75MW solar power plant to be based at the Lethabo Power Station in the Free State, marking a major step in integrating renewable generation within the power utility’s coal-fired power station-heavy fleet.
“Once completed, the plant is expected to generate approximately...
Government moves to tackle student housing disputes
Government moves to tackle student housing disputes
The Department of Human Settlements and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at addressing growing disputes between student tenants and landlords in the rental housing sector.
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane announced the planned agreement when she...
Undocumented migrants arrested in Ekurhuleni
Many undocumented migrants were arrested in Ekurhuleni and had their businesses closed.
Shebe Manurna bail appeal postponed to June
The postponement is to allow the state to file supplementary heads of argument.
Human Settlements tables R26.9bn budget amid housing delivery push
Human Settlements tables R26.9bn budget amid housing delivery push
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has tabled a R26.972 billion budget allocation for the 2026/27 financial year, which outlines ambitious housing delivery targets, despite mounting fiscal pressures and a growing housing backlog.
Presenting the department’s Budget Vote in Parliament on Wednesday, Simelane...
Government develops policy to strengthen performance, service delivery
Government develops policy to strengthen performance, service delivery
Government is developing a policy that will help introduce laws to create a clear national planning system and improve accountability across government.
According to Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, this will enable the Department of Planning, Monitoring and...
INFOGRAPHIC | StatsSA publishes General Household Survey on metros
Statistics South Africa published the 2025 General Household Survey focused on the metros.
Sibanyoni to appear in court on extortion charges on Thursday
Taxi boss Madoda “Joe Ferrari” Sibanyoni is accused of extortion and money laundering.
DJ Warras murder case transferred to Johannesburg High Court
Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock was shot and killed in the Johannesburg CBD in December 2025.
DFFE advances inclusivity within the forestry sector
DFFE advances inclusivity within the forestry sector
In the 2025/26 financial year, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment transferred the management of eight plantations to local communities to foster land ownership and create economic opportunities in the forestry sector.
According to Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts, who...