Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre launched

Eskom, together with the Government of the Netherlands and the Mpumalanga provincial government, have officially launched the Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre at the Grootvlei Power Station.

The move marks a milestone in linking the country’s Just Energy Transition to “new local economic opportunities in...

Government launches efforts to rebuild basketball in SA

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has formally commenced a process to rebuild and stabilise the governance of basketball in South Africa.

This follows the de-recognition of Basketball South Africa due to prolonged governance and administrative failures that undermined the development of the sport.

The...

SIU to probe uMzinyathi District Municipality procurement and contracting

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is set to launch a probe into the affairs of the uMzinyathi District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal to investigate allegations of serious maladministration and improper or unlawful conduct.

“The probe covers allegations of serious maladministration; misconduct by officials...

Makgetsi Construction assists Greater Tzaneen after heavy rains

In response to recent heavy rains that caused widespread road damage and debris buildup, Makgetsi Construction Enterprise has stepped in to assist the Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality with urgent road rehabilitation and clean-up operations in affected areas.

The black female-owned local construction company deployed...

Alleged international scam syndicate members arrested

Some 23 suspected members of an alleged R1 billion international scam syndicate have appeared in the Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Court on charges of contravention of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act).

The suspects were arrested in Gauteng this week, in a multi-agency operation, led by the...

Griekwastad murderer’s parole set for review

Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, has referred the decision to grant parole to the infamous Griekwastad murderer to the Correctional Supervision and Parole Review Board (CSPRB) – for review.

The offender is serving a 20-year sentence for the 2012 murder of his mother, father and sister, as well as rape.

The...

Public comment sought on proposal to classify performers as employees

The Department of Employment and Labour has invited public comment on a proposal to classify performers in South Africa’s advertising, artistic and cultural sectors as employees — a move aimed at strengthening protections for vulnerable workers in the creative industries.

Employment and Labour Minister...

After battling for around 12 hours, Cape Town firefighters have finally extinguished the blaze that raged in Hout Bay and Llandudno.

Over 4 million smart ID cards issued in 2025

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has issued a record 4 002 964 smart ID cards in the 2025 calendar year — the highest rate of delivery in the history of the department. 

This milestone represents a 17% increase on the 3 427 468 Smart IDs issued during 2024, which was itself a new record at the time. 

The 2025 performance is about 1.3...

If the Reserve Bank is optimistic about the rand’s current levels, it might move the interest rate cut forward to Thursday, from the currently expected March.