
Strides made to address illegal immigration issue: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa tabled his Presidency Budget in Parliament on Tuesday.
THURSDAY, 04 JUNE 2026, 00:17

President Cyril Ramaphosa tabled his Presidency Budget in Parliament on Tuesday.
Presidency notes latest ICJ order in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
The Presidency has noted the latest order issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case brought by South Africa against Israel under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
On 21 May 2026, the ICJ issued an order setting a deadline of 22 November 2027...

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria on Wednesday
Presidency outlines measures to address illegal migration
As concern over illegal migration grows, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has reiterated that government is addressing the issue and implementing measures to protect the economic rights and interests of South Africans.
“We cannot allow the problem of illegal migration to threaten national security and social...

The second lion had been sighted in the Barberton valley.
President Ramaphosa to host President of Kenya
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday host Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto on a State Visit to South Africa, with the two leaders expected to strengthen bilateral relations, expand trade and investment opportunities, and advance cooperation on regional and continental priorities. The visit, taking place at the Union...
Correctional Services ready to take over Mangaung facility
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has assured Parliament that it is ready to assume full operational responsibility for the Mangaung Correctional Centre from the beginning of next month.
The department’s 25-year public-private partnership with Bloemfontein Correctional Contracts will conclude at the end of...

Pretoria High Court delivers judgment in the bail appeal of suspended police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi
Western Cape schools in Eden and Central Karoo close amid severe weather warnings
The Western Cape Education Department has announced the temporary closure of all public ordinary and special needs schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education Districts on Wednesday and Thursday due to severe weather conditions forecast for the region.
The decision was taken in the interests of...

A woman has been killed and several others injured after a truck lost control on the N3
SA Law Reform Commission to celebrate Justice Mokgoro legacy in essay competition
The South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC) has issued a call for entries for this year’s Legal Essay Writing Competition.
The competition is aimed at young legal minds pursuing LLB or LLM qualifications in South Africa.
“[From] this season onwards and for the next five years of the competition,...
KZN police warn against distribution of statements inciting violence
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have issued a stern warning to residents to refrain from posting, distributing and sharing voice messages or social media posts, commenting on social media posts, or making statements on any public platform that promote violence or destruction of property.
According to the South African...

FOSA warned that continued fuel increases could deepen poverty and economic strain.
Eskom to strengthen forensic capabilities
Eskom says it is advancing its forensic investigations backlog project with the issuing of an Invitation to Tender/Request for Proposal for the provision of forensic and anti-corruption services.
The selected panel of service providers will be expected to begin work at the power utility from September this year for a period of 18...
Work continues to improve young people’s access to the labour market
As the country commemorates Youth Month in June government continues to work towards improving young people’s access to the labour market and economy, Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli said.“South Africans are …asking for work that can be seen, felt and trusted. Essentially, South Africans...
Telkom posts R44.5 billion in revenue as data-led growth gains momentum
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi has welcomed Telkom SOC Limited’s annual results, which showed revenue of R44.5 billion and continued growth in its data-driven business, including an increase in mobile subscribers to 25 million.
The performance was reported in Telkom’s annual...
SAWS advises of cold, wet and windy conditions
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of widespread bitterly cold, wet, and windy conditions across several provinces, while light snowfall is expected over the higher mountains of the Cape provinces and Drakensberg mountains.
This is due to a Cut-Off Low (COL) pressure system that is expected to significantly affect the...

SAWS issued a level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro.

The City of Cape Town has invested more than R85 million in 12 winter readiness projects.

The three accused are standing trial for the theft of US$580 000 from the President’s farm.

Nhlamulo Sambo was stabbed to death during the early hours of Sunday morning.