Gauteng Gambling Board CEO fired with immediate effect
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Government probes alleged unauthorised use of Coat of Arms
Government probes alleged unauthorised use of Coat of Arms
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has requested the Bureau of Heraldry South Africa to conduct a formal investigation into the alleged unauthorised use of the Coat of Arms by the Somali Association of South Africa.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture said it had noted...
TMPD officer found guilty of accepting bribes
TMPD officer found guilty of accepting bribes
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed the sentencing of former Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) officer Mashudu Ernest Mukwevho for soliciting and accepting bribes from motorists.
Mukwevho was convicted on 10 March 2026 following his arrest during a joint undercover operation conducted by the National Traffic...
Joe Sibanyoni, co-accused walk free as case struck off roll
Last Friday, prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba informed the court that he would not be available on Monday
South African Air Force honours bravery, courage and sacrifice
The memorial on Bays Hill honours all SAAF members who lost their lives in service.
Abrahams to attend Botswana-SA Bi-National Commission and Business Forum
Abrahams to attend Botswana-SA Bi-National Commission and Business Forum
Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Alexandra Abrahams, will attend the 6th Botswana-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) and deliver remarks at the Botswana-South Africa Business Forum in Gaborone from 20 to 21 May 2026.
The Business Forum will take place on the sidelines of the 6th...
Early childhood development key to addressing skills gap – KZN Premier
Early childhood development key to addressing skills gap – KZN Premier
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has underscored the importance of early childhood development (ECD) as a critical intervention to address the growing skills mismatch in society.
The Premier was speaking at the Early Childhood Development Strategic Dialogue held at the Archie Gumede Conference Centre in...
Lagos AI programme sets out to build the pipeline African builders have been missing
The Artificial Future, a multi-week AI initiative from YPIT, launches in Lagos this May with a hackathon for 250 builders, a global webinar series, and a conference bringing together investors, founders, and policymakers on June 13th Lagos, Nigeria — Young People in Tech (YPIT), a global community founded in Lagos in 2022, has launched The […]
CT calls for limited water use after treatment operations disruption
CT calls for limited water use after treatment operations disruption
The City of Cape Town has called on residents and businesses to limit water use to essential consumption after severe weather disrupted key water treatment operations and placed pressure on the bulk water supply system.
The city said that while tap water remains safe to drink, residents should boil it as a...
Gauteng Gambling Board CEO dismissed following forensic report
Gauteng Gambling Board CEO dismissed following forensic report
Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development Vuyiswa Ramokgopa has dismissed the CEO of the Gauteng Gambling Board and suspended its Chief Financial Officer, following the release of a forensic investigation report detailing alleged governance failures, procurement irregularities and financial...
Mogotsi’s alleged staged assassination firearm linked to other cases
Brown Mogotsi appeared briefly at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court, on Monday morning
ConCourt strikes down key NHI provision
The ConCourt has upheld a ruling declaring parts of the National Health Act unconstitutional…
IDAC dismisses Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi’s arrest warrant ‘rumours’
IDAC dismisses Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi’s arrest warrant ‘rumours’
The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has dismissed claims that a warrant of arrest has been issued for the arrest of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
“The IDAC notes with concern the rumours and enquiries that it has a J50 warrant of arrest for...
Gauteng health expedites vacancy filling at Tembisa Hospital
Gauteng health expedites vacancy filling at Tembisa Hospital
The Gauteng Department of Health has assured the public that it is fast-tracking the recruitment process for various positions at the Tembisa Hospital to ensure that service delivery is not affected.
The department is looking to fill medical, nursing, clinical support and therapeutic services, and administration positions...
South Africa participates in global education forum in London
South Africa participates in global education forum in London
Higher Education and Training (DHET) Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube has undertaken an official working visit to London, United Kingdom, to represent South Africa at the Education World Forum (EWF).
Taking place from 17 – 20 May 2026, this year’s forum will bring together education and training ministers from over 130...
DR Congo, Uganda commended for Ebola response
DR Congo, Uganda commended for Ebola response
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in his capacity as African Union Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, commended the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ugandan governments for their response to an outbreak of Ebola.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared an outbreak of the disease a public health emergency of...
Oudtshoorn, Cango Caves road remains closed after rockfall
Engineers say removing rockfall immediately could trigger more rock falls
LIVE | Matipandile Sotheni appears in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court
Marius van der Merwe’s murder accused Matipandile Sotheni appears in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court
Young adults in Gauteng dying due to hypertension
Cases of hypertension increasing, particularly among adults under 45 years of age.
Analyst blames weak oversight for rising municipal wasteful spending
Key findings show that municipalities tend to write off losses rather than enforce accountability
Investment conferences a catalyst for jobs creation, economic growth
Investment conferences a catalyst for jobs creation, economic growth
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to push back at suggestions that investment conferences held across the country are “just for show”.
Government has, since the turn of the year, held business forums in several countries, hosted the SA Investment Conference, held provincial investment...