SA to champion women’s empowerment at CSW: Chikunga
Chikunga says advancing gender equality is essential for the well-being of families and communities.
South Africa
NHBRC warns non-compliance in construction could endanger lives
The country has seen the recurrence of collapsed buildings recently claiming dozens of lives.
Mamashiane CPA accuses former chair of withholding land title deeds
The Association says 9 000 hectares have 16 title deeds, but only five are in their possession.
Five killed in head-on collision on R42 near Heidelberg
It’s alleged that the VW Polo crossed into the lane of the oncoming Freelander causing the collision
IP and Technology Commercialisation colloquium in Kimberley
IP and Technology Commercialisation colloquium in Kimberley
Public Service and Administration Minister Mzamo Buthelezi will on Monday officially open the 24th National School of Government Public Sector Trainers’ Forum (PSTF) Conference at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Gauteng.
Hosted by the National School of Government (NSG), the two-day conference brings together learning...
Police seize drugs worth R2.8m at OR Tambo International
Police seize drugs worth R2.8m at OR Tambo International
Police at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) have seized drugs with an estimated street value of R2.8 million.
“During routine day-to-day operations, police made the first discovery of crystal meth worth R2.2 million at a cargo warehouse on Wednesday. The meth was destined for the Philippines from South Africa,” the...
South Africa heads to UN women’s summit to advance justice and equality
South Africa heads to UN women’s summit to advance justice and equality
The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is leading South Africa’s delegation to the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, which runs from 9 – 20 March 2026.
The global gathering arrives...
South Africans urged to play active role in ending violence against women and children
South Africans urged to play active role in ending violence against women and children
As South Africa joins the global community in observing International Women’s Day today, government has called on citizens to take an active role in dismantling the attitudes and behaviours that enable violence against women and children.
The call comes as the country marks the day under the...
Four killed in minibus taxi and bakkie crash on R581 in Limpopo
Traffic authorities in Mpumalanga are investigating the cause of the crash.
Search for two Msinga flood victims resumes
A total number of four bodies have been recovered from the Tugela River in Msinga.
President Ramaphosa honours Rev. Jesse Jackson
President Ramaphosa honours Rev. Jesse Jackson
President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid a deeply emotional tribute to civil rights leader, Reverend Dr. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr, describing him as a man whose voice carried hope across continents, and whose unwavering solidarity helped sustain South Africa’s struggle against apartheid.
The President was speaking at Rev. Jackson’s homegoing...
NPA requests records of all previous dockets against Brown Mogotsi
Mogotsi admitted that several charges have been laid against him, including murder
Firefighters battle blaze in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay
The extent of the damage is unclear at this stage and emergency services are on the scene
N Cape govt to assist families of five men still underground
It has been two weeks since the mud rush that trapped five miners at Ekapa Minerals Joint shaft
President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Rev. Jackson
President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Rev. Jackson
President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Chicago, in the state of Illinois in the United States of America, to pay tribute to the late Rev. Dr Jesse Louis Jackson.
In a statement on Friday, The Presidency said President Ramaphosa will join members of the Jackson family, the PUSH Rainbow Coalition, the broader US Civil rights movement and other...
‘Deployment of SANDF to Westbury will take longer than expected’
This is despite the recent scourge of gang violence in the area.
Siviwe Gwarube concerned as fewer learners choose Maths and Science
The DBE wants professional bodies to collaborate to build sustainable change
Fourth body recovered after vehicle was washed away in Tugela floods
Two bodies were recovered in the river on Saturday morning while two others were found on Friday
Third victim recovered from Tugela River in Msinga
Six occupants who were seated in a canopy on the back of the bakkie couldn’t get out.
Early morning fire brought under control at Springfield China Mall
The mall is currently closed until further notice to allow for comprehensive safety inspections
Cachalia calls for stronger anti-gang unit after Westbury shooting
Cachalia announced this during his visit to the homes of families affected by Wednesday’s shooting.