A time of reflection

As we breathe a collective sigh of relief at the arrival of the long-awaited Easter Holiday period, all of us are worthy of a big slice of cake, for having made it through the first quarter of 2026.

By no means am I saying that travelling to be with family and loved ones in other provinces for this period has by any stretch of the imagination, been a piece of...

Lesufi announces Brixton reservoir to boost Joburg water supply

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the construction of a new ground reservoir and tower in Brixton has been successfully concluded, making a tangible difference in strengthening water provision across Johannesburg.

The Premier held a media briefing in the city on Wednesday.

Johannesburg has faced several water...

Hawks secure a preservation order in kidnapping and murder case

The Hawks’ Priority Crime Specialised Investigation unit and the National Prosecuting Authority have secured a preservation order in a kidnapping and murder case. 

The order was granted by the Mthatha High Court. The asset was a silver grey and white Mitsubishi worth R100 000. 

The case marks a decisive advancement in...

R1.4 billion water project boosts supply in Thembalethu

The handover of new water infrastructure in Thembalethu, George, has brought renewed hope to residents, with the project expected to improve water security while supporting local skills development and future employment opportunities.The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) officially unveiled the state-of-the-art...

Siyabonga, South Africa! SARS collects historic R2 trillion net revenue

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has thanked the nation’s compliant taxpayers after the revenue service recorded a historic R2 trillion in net tax collections for the 2025/26 financial year.Kieswetter announced the record-breaking collections during a presentation of the...

Manamela calls for disability inclusion in higher education systems

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has called on African universities to fundamentally rethink inclusion, stressing that disability must be treated as a central design principle rather than an afterthought.

Speaking at the 3rd Edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) Africa Universities Summit...

Deputy President to attend Good Friday church service

Deputy President Paul Mashatile Mashatile will attend the Amandla Ngawethu Good Friday church service of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG).The Easter service will be held at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, Gauteng.“The Deputy President has been tasked by the President to lead government’s interaction...

Alleged drug dealer to appear in court

A 49-year-old suspect is expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court today after he was found in possession of R3 million worth of illegal drugs, the Hawks said.“Exhibits worth an estimated R3 million were confiscated which included a VW Tiguan, crystal meth and heroine. The suspect is to appear in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court...

Call for deeper gender equality in African higher education

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has called for a more comprehensive and balanced approach to gender equality in the African higher education sector.

Delivering the keynote address at the 3rd Edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) Africa Universities Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday, Manamela...

SAPS suspends a captain attached to the Protection Security Services

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has suspended a captain attached to the Protection Security Services (PSS) after an internal investigation uncovered discrepancies and suspicious transactions within the division.The member is attached to the finance section of the PSS and allegedly used his access to the...