THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026, 23:55
South Africa and Botswana deepen cooperation
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has called for deeper and more practical cooperation between South Africa and Botswana, as the two countries convened the Ministerial Session of the Sixth Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Gaborone on Wednesday.
Delivering opening remarks, Lamola emphasised that the...
SA, Botswana to sign Limpopo water management agreement
Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina and Botswana’s Minister of Water and Human Settlements Onneetse Ramogapi are expected to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on the joint management of water quality and aquatic invasive species in the Upper Limpopo River Basin.
The agreement forms part of ongoing cooperation...
Five men are on trial for former Bafana Bafana Captain Senzo Meyiwa’s murder.
SA government contributes $2.5 million to Ebola outbreak response
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has welcomed South Africa’s multimillion-dollar contribution to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda’s response to the Ebola outbreak.
The US$2.5 million pledge was made through the Africa CDC Africa Epidemics Fund.
Earlier...
More than 40 ghost worker contracts have been terminated at Ditsobotla Local Municipality…
March & March say govt should take responsibility for slow progress in tackling illegal immigration
Rand Water announces major planned maintenance
Rand Water has announced major planned maintenance at its Palmiet and Zuikerbosch systems, which will lead to water supply interruptions between 29 May and 17 July 2026.
Rand Water said the maintenance will focus on critical electrical and pumping infrastructure aimed at improving system reliability, operational flexibility and...
SIU welcomes crackdown on TERS fraud
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a series of major breakthroughs in the fight against COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) fraud.
This includes arrests in Mpumalanga, a conviction in the Free State and the preservation of assets obtained through the proceeds of crime.
“Together, these outcomes represent...
Dada expected to outline the City’s challenges and chart the way forward.
Mahikeng community activist Thato Molosankwe was shot and killed at his home on Wednesday morning
Rising fuel prices drive higher inflation
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), known as inflation, has risen by some 1.1% in April to reach some 4% mainly driven by rising fuel prices.
According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), this is the highest inflation has been since August 2024 when it stood at 4.4%.
“Consumers were dealt a painful fuel price blow in April. The index for...
Government allocates R1.6bn to fight GBVF
Government has set aside R1.6 billion for activities related to the fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, with an additional R50 million allocated to provincial baselines – demonstrating that GBVF remains a whole-of-government priority within the policing budget.
Presenting the 2026/27 South African Police Service (SAPS) Budget...
Acting Premier Mbalula leads urgent talks to resolve Phomolong shutdown
Acting Free State Premier Jabu Mbalula on Tuesday led a high-level multi-stakeholder engagement in Hennenman aimed at resolving the ongoing shutdown in Phomolong linked to a solar project recruitment process.
The meeting follows a community engagement addressed by Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae on 15 May 2026,...
ActionSA criticises the exoneration of senior SAPS officers linked to the Phala Phala matter.
Rev Chikane served as the Secretary of Cabinet and the Director General in the Presidency.
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
Deputy Minister Mohai leads Geospatial Strategy Roadshow in eThekwini
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, will on Wednesday lead the Geospatial Information Management Strategy (GIMS) Roadshow at the Chief Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in eThekwini.
The Geospatial Information Management Strategy was initiated by the...
SAPS receives R127bn budget as Cachalia unveils police “reset agenda”
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has been allocated R127.072 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, with an expected increase to R135.8 billion by the 2028/29 financial year, making it the largest institution in the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster.
Presenting SAPS Budget Vote in Parliament...
Only 9% of employers comply with employment equity laws, says Minister Meth
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth says only 9% of employers inspected by the Department of Employment and Labour were found compliant with employment equity legislation during the 2025/26 financial year.
Delivering the Department of Employment and Labour’s Budget Vote 31 in Parliament on...
Eskom issues notice of intent to interrupt power to Joburg
Eskom has issued a notice of intent to reduce, interrupt and/or terminate electricity supply to certain bulk supply points in the City of Johannesburg (CoJ).
The power utility said this was due to the R5.2 billion owed by the city and City Power (CP) to Eskom.
The debt does not include the R1.5 billion that is due to Eskom...
Minister Meth announces R350 million youth employment drive
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has announced a R350 million commitment towards a government and business partnership aimed at placing 130 000 young people into learning and employment opportunities.
Delivering the Department of Employment and Labour’s Budget Vote 31 speech in Parliament on Tuesday,...