MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026, 23:15
Busy week ahead for Budget Vote debates
Parliament’s programme for the week will be dominated by Budget Vote debates, oversight meetings and a high-level colloquium marking 30 years of South Africa’s democratic Constitution and Africa Day celebrations.
The National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) are scheduled to hold a series of hybrid sittings and...
World calls for inclusive, resilient cities
The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) opened in Baku with a strong call for more inclusive, resilient and people-centred approaches to urban development, as global housing shortages and climate pressures intensify.
Convened by UN-Habitat, the forum has brought together governments, civil society organisations, local...
The HSF argues that Malema’s conduct raises concerns about his suitability to serve on the JSC
Eskom reaches one year of no load shedding
Eskom has officially surpassed 365 days without implementing load shedding.
The power utility last achieved the milestone nearly eight years ago in September 2018.
“This moment has been three years in the making since the inception of the generation recovery plan. Eskom’s employees have again delivered using their deep technical and...
NW based self-proclaimed SAPS informant, Brown Mogotsi, appears in Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court
Drop in temperature forecasted for SA
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a cut-off, low-pressure system is expected to influence the central and western interior of South Africa from Tuesday into Wednesday.
“As the system develops over the interior, it is expected to result in a noticeable drop in daytime temperatures, accompanied by isolated to scattered showers and...
Three suspects accused of murdering former ANCYL Secretary General Sindiso Magaqa appear in court
Bail application of Joe Sibanyoni and three co-accused to continue Kwaggafontein Magistrates’ Court
Grandparents of missing toddler Omphile Sithole appear in Mahwelereng Magistrates’ court.
Ekurhuleni City Manager, Kagiso Lerutla is set to resume his duties, on Monday
Government extends deadline for comments on draft Capital Flow Management Regulations
National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have extended the deadline for public comments on the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations, 2026, to the end of June.
In a joint statement, the two institutions said the extension followed requests from stakeholders for more time to...
Healthcare staffing specialists say Nurses Month should focus on the wellbeing, protection of nurses
South Africa advances sustainable urbanisation, despite mounting infrastructure pressures
South Africa is making measurable progress in advancing sustainable urbanisation, despite the dual challenge of expanding infrastructure to meet growing population demands, while maintaining ageing systems under financial strain.
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane made the remarks at...
The National Assembly has set a deadline for Phala Phala impeachment committee nominees.
Marius van der Merwe murder-accused Matipandile Sotheni’s bail application is expected to be opposed
The murder trial linked to the killing of former ANCYL SG Sindiso Magaqa expected to begin on Monday
Judge Robert Henney says he is losing patience with all the delays in the Nafiz Modack court case.
Marion Island overwintering team ordered to evacuate due to shortage of specialised polar diesel…
The Seshego Polokwane Taxi Association has increased taxi fares between Seshego and Polokwane.
All four indicated that they intend to plead not guilty when they appeared in court on Friday.
He was arrested on Friday after appearing before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.