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Government probes alleged unauthorised use of Coat of Arms

Yesterday at 15:12 PM, via SAnews

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

Yesterday at 14:20 PM, via SAnews

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...

Abrahams to attend Botswana-SA Bi-National Commission and Business Forum

Yesterday at 13:43 PM, via SAnews

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

Yesterday at 13:41 PM, via SAnews

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

Yesterday at 13:39 PM, via iAfrica

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

Yesterday at 13:03 PM, via SAnews

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

Yesterday at 12:58 PM, via SAnews

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...

IDAC dismisses Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi’s arrest warrant ‘rumours’

Yesterday at 12:28 PM, via SAnews

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

Yesterday at 12:20 PM, via SAnews

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

Yesterday at 12:08 PM, via SAnews

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

Yesterday at 12:07 PM, via SAnews

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...

Investment conferences a catalyst for jobs creation, economic growth

Yesterday at 11:29 AM, via SAnews

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...

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