WEDNESDAY, 10 JUNE 2026, 21:48
Kruger National Park land claim finalised through legal agreement
After more than a decade of intense negotiations, historically land-dispossessed communities living around the Kruger National Park can finally put a painful chapter behind them, following a landmark agreement that recognises their economic and heritage rights to the land.
This follows the government’s recent signing...
Aircraft maintenance academy opens aviation careers to underserved communities’ youth
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that skills development opportunities reach communities across South Africa, particularly in rural and historically disadvantaged areas, as part of efforts to tackle youth unemployment and expand access...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed his condolences after King Makhosonke’s death.
Bill proposes foreign worker quotas, tougher employer penalties
The Employment Services Amendment Bill has been introduced to Parliament, proposing significant changes to South Africa’s labour market framework, including new measures to regulate the employment of foreign nationals and strengthen enforcement mechanisms.
The Bill aims to amend the Employment Services Act of 2014 by...
SIU granted freezing order on UIF-TERS obtained property
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) continues to claw back State funds obtained through fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Fund’s Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (UIF TERS) claims through a freezing order on a R2.7 million KwaZulu-Natal property.
The preservation order was granted by the Special Tribunal following an...
Mhlauli calls on youth to shape South Africa’s future through democracy
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli says the courage displayed by the June 16 generation, 50 years ago, transformed the country forever.
“Many of those young people were not much older than the participants gathered in this hall today. They did not possess wealth, political office or...
Government welcomes 0.5% GDP growth
Government says the 0.5% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of this year demonstrates the resilience of the South African economy amid a challenging global and domestic environment.
According to Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) GDP report for the first quarter of 2026 (January to March), the growth marks a sixth...
Gauteng recorded a decrease in crime categories during the Q4 of the 2025/2026 financial year.
Twenty seven-year-old Thelma Siphugu allegedly fed them food mixed with poison at home last week.
GDP increases by 0,5% in the first quarter of 2026
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0,5% in the first quarter of 2026, indicating that the economy has maintained its positive momentum.
“Real GDP increased by 0,5%, marking a sixth consecutive quarter of growth. Finance, agriculture, trade and transport did the heavy lifting on...
South Africa, Italy move to deepen agricultural trade and investment partnership
South Africa and Italy are seeking to strengthen agricultural trade, investment and technology cooperation, as the two countries move to deepen economic ties through a new partnership aimed at unlocking opportunities across the agricultural value chain.
Speaking at the inaugural South Africa-Italy...
Search resume efforts to find a third occupant of a vehicle that plunged into the Crocodile River…
South Africa has deported more than 100-000 undocumented foreign nationals.
Bafana gear up for thrilling World Cup opener against Mexico
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says the team will be ready to face Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup this week.
The team has been training at its base camp in Pachuca, Mexico, since last week to help the players acclimatise to the altitude of...
Milestones of Freedom Campaign to commemorate several landmark anniversaries in SA’s history
Government will launch the Milestones of Freedom Campaign next week under the theme: “Honouring the Past, Delivering the Future” at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
The campaign commemorates several landmark anniversaries in South Africa’s history, including the 30th Anniversary of the...
KZN Treasury allocates funds to strengthen governance, municipal support
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Francois Rodgers, has allocated R6.5 million to the Provincial Supply Chain Management (SCM) Unit within the provincial Treasury department to strengthen support for municipalities.In a statement issued on Tuesday, the department explained that the R6.5 million earmarked for the...
SA records R15.2 billion trade surplus in April 2026
South Africa’s growing export performance is helping to drive economic growth, support jobs and create new opportunities for producers, as government continues its efforts to build an economy that works for all South Africans.
New trade data released by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) shows that the country recorded a...
Specialised immigration courts, saying they will speed up deportation processes…
Creating pathways for youth development and economic inclusion
By Moahlodi Maphori As South Africa marks Youth Month in June, we are reminded that the future of the country depends on how effectively the nation supports, empower and invest in young people today. Government remains committed to expanding access to skills development, employment opportunities and funding support so...
Gauteng police say public order policing officials will always be deployed to monitor all protests
Operation Shanela cracks down on organised criminal networks
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified its nationwide Operation Shanela crackdown on organised criminal networks involved in illicit trade, drug trafficking, illegal immigration and other serious and violent crimes.
These intelligence-led operations were conducted between 1 and 7 June across the country,...