Health Ombud reveals systemic failures in healthcare following patient deaths

In a report released today, Health Ombud Professor Taole Mokoena, revealed findings from two investigations that uncover systemic failures and tragic lapses in the country’s healthcare system. 

The reports focused on the deaths of two patients – Pitsi Eliphuz Ramphele at the government-run Pietersburg...

National Treasury avails R2.2 billion for Ithala repayments

The National Treasury has announced that it will allocate up to R2.2 billion to enable the repayment of depositors of Ithala SOC Limited (“Ithala”) starting on 8 December 2025.

This decision follows months of intensive intergovernmental engagements involving the Office of the President, National Treasury, and the...

South Africa must build skills for a Just Energy Transition

South Africa’s transition to cleaner, affordable and more sustainable energy will only succeed if the country develops the skills required to power new industries and ensure young people are not left behind.

Acting Director-General of Higher Education and Training, Thembisa Futshane, made the remarks during Climate Talk...

SA–Mozambique Bi-National Commission closes on a high note

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa and Mozambique are entering a new era of deeper cooperation, shared prosperity and renewed solidarity, following the successful conclusion of the 4th Session of the South Africa–Mozambique Bi-National Commission (BNC).

Addressing the media, alongside President Daniel Chapo,...

SA–Mozambique energy cooperation set to deepen as countries expand electricity partnerships

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says Pretoria and Maputo are poised to significantly deepen energy cooperation as both countries work to strengthen economic and strategic ties under the fourth South Africa–Mozambique Bi-National Commission (BNC).  

Speaking in...

Macpherson welcomes growth in the construction sector

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the latest third-quarter economic data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which shows the first signs of growth of 0.1% in the construction sector after three consecutive quarters of decline. 

This follows the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the third...

Economic transformation non-negotiable, says Trade Minister

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has reaffirmed that South Africa’s economic transformation is “a constitutional and moral imperative” – warning that slow progress, non-compliance and fronting continue to undermine efforts to redress apartheid’s economic legacy.

Addressing a National Council of Provinces...

SAPS concludes the 93rd Interpol General Assembly in Morocco

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has concluded its participation in the 93rd Session of the Interpol General Assembly held in Marrakech, Morocco, recently. 

The global meeting brought together delegates from 164 of the 196 member countries to discuss international policing priorities and adopt resolutions that will...

President Ramaphosa urges stronger economic integration, regional peace efforts

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for deeper economic integration and intensified regional peace efforts as South Africa and Mozambique opened the fourth Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Maputo on Wednesday, reaffirming a partnership built on struggle-era solidarity and sustained by expanding economic...

Nzimande warns against misuse of AI and emerging technologies

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has called for greater vigilance in how scientific knowledge is applied, particularly as emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) become more pervasive.

“The call to be vigilant is particularly urgent today when we are witnessing...