SATURDAY, 23 MAY 2026, 21:55
Parliament to reconvene meeting with Manamela over NSFAS
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has agreed to reconvene its meeting with Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela over his decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration.The committee deliberated on Chairperson Tebogo Letsie’s decision to postpone...
The statistics reflect crimes that occurred during previous financial year’s fourth quarter.
Nelson Mandela Bay moves to contain Swine Fever outbreak
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has moved swiftly to contain and manage an outbreak of African Swine Fever detected among pigs in the Grogro informal settlement in the Sherwood area while also assuring residents that there is no risk to human health.According to the Municipality’s Director for Environmental Health, Dr...
SA works to strengthen local government
Local government, which is at the coalface of service delivery, has for many years faced challenges that many would deem insurmountable, writes Neo Semono.Understandably, for many citizens, it feels as if government is taking too long to address pressing issues such as water and sanitation, overcrowding in public schools, and refuse...
Polio detection ‘not an outbreak’ – Department
The Department of Health has confirmed the detection of two different polio virus strains from wastewater sampled from a wastewater treatment plant in Cape Town.
The department was informed of the detection by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD).
“This detection was part of the NICD’s routine environmental and...
Western Cape welcomes China citrus deal as a boost for economic growth
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, says expanded access to the Chinese market will be a major boost for economic growth, jobs, and Western Cape citrus producers.
Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism MEC, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomed the recent supplementary citrus...
Parliament marks 30 years of the Constitution
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has hailed South Africa’s Constitution as the foundation of the country’s democratic success, while urging citizens and leaders to confront ongoing challenges and help shape a prosperous future for Africa.
Delivering an address at a colloquium marking 30 years of South Africa’s Constitution in...
Sotheni’s lawyer read out an affidavit in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court.
SA, Botswana adopt joint action plan to tackle FMD
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed the endorsement of a comprehensive 2026-2028 Action Plan between South Africa and Botswana, aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in the fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
The agreement formed part of discussions during the Sixth Session of the South Africa...
Gauteng and Shoprite partner to connect young people to opportunities
Hundreds of young people are set to gain access to income-generating opportunities following a new partnership between the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) and the Shoprite Group.
The two have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see Shoprite’s Pingo Delivery platform onboard...
Two foreigners were found to be undocumented while 457 were verified.
SCOPA commends eThekwini on governance, financial management improvements
Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) has commended the eThekwini Municipality for its transparency and comprehensive reporting on governance, financial management and service delivery challenges.The municipality, led by Mayor Cyril Xaba, appeared before the committee in Cape Town on...
President urges Botswana, SA to seek mutually beneficial growth
Botswana and South Africa must seek mutually beneficial growth that creates jobs in equal measure while also deepening trade and investment relations between the two countries, President Cyril Ramaphosa said.“In my meeting earlier today with President Boko, we agreed that one of our greatest tasks of the moment is to...
Judge to consult Chief Justice over Senzo Meyiwa trial interpreter concerns.
Gauteng to rehabilitate various culverts and bridges in Tshwane
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport will be undertaking a major rehabilitation programme for culverts and bridges in the City of Tshwane to ensure their long-term safety, durability, and functionality.
The programme, in Regions 3 and 4, covers Wards 107, 66, 55, 48, and 7 and focuses on the repairs to and...
Public comment on Whistleblowers Bill closed, Parly public process to follow
The opportunity for public comments on the Protected Disclosures Bill will not be extended with the window to do so having closed last week, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development said.This as Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi emphasised the urgent need to have the Bill processed as soon as...
Maile backs Orlando Pirates ahead of final league match
Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, has expressed confidence in Orlando Pirates ahead of the club’s final league match of the season against Orbit College on Saturday in Mbombela.
Maile said he is looking forward to joining the Buccaneers as they conclude their league campaign,...
Matipandile Sotheni is accused of killing of Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe.
Gauteng Health tightens controls to protect public purse
The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) says it is strengthening measures to further secure payroll controls and improve consequence management to ensure that public funds are “protected and used responsibly to support the delivery of healthcare service”.The department said it would be tightening measures...
Fitch affirms Eskom credit rating
Credit rating agency Fitch has affirmed Eskom’s Local-Currency Issuer Default rating at ‘B’ with a stable outlook.The agency further affirmed the power utility’s senior unsecured debt at ‘B’ with a Recovery Rating of ‘RR4’ and its senior unsecured guaranteed debt at ‘BB-’.“The affirmation reflects the strong links between Eskom...
Call for stronger implementation-driven approach to cooperation between SA and Botswana
Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Alexandra Abrahams, has called for a stronger implementation-driven approach to bilateral economic cooperation focused on investment, industrialisation and regional value chains between South Africa and Botswana.
Speaking at the South...