Presidency warns against misinformation on immigration issues

The Presidency has warned against the spread of misinformation about South Africa’s immigration challenges.

This comes after World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, issued a statement condemning renewed attacks targeting foreign nationals, which allegedly left several people...

SAWS warns of windy, unsettled weather across parts of South Africa

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast that a cut-off low, associated with a surface high-pressure system, will bring windy, cooler and unsettled weather to parts of South Africa from Tuesday afternoon until Saturday.

“As the system moves eastwards, it is expected to spread these conditions to the...

President Ramaphosa to address Youth Day commemoration 

President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the National Youth Day Commemoration which will be held at the FNB Premium Parking precinct in Gauteng on Tuesday, 16 June, 2026.“This year’s National Youth Day marks the 50th Anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprising, one of the defining moments in South Africa’s liberation struggle and...

Minster Lamola to host Foreign Affairs Minister of Rwanda 

Advancing cooperation in areas like trade, tourism, and health, will form part of talks between International Relations and Cooperation, Minister, Ronald Lamola and his counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Rwanda, Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe on Wednesday.“The meeting forms part of ongoing efforts...

Committee welcomes decision to suspend Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Inspector

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the decision by the Office of the Premier to place the Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Inspector, Samuel Mashaba, on suspension pending the outcome of a formal disciplinary process.

The decision followed the Chief...

Mtshweni-Tsipane urges youth to follow 1976 generation’s example

While the youth of 1976 left an indelible mark in the fight against apartheid’s oppressive education policies, paving the way for equal access to education and opportunities, National Council of Provinces Chairperson Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane has urged today’s youth not to become passive members of society.

“To this...

Man appears in court for kidnapping, unlawful discharge of a firearm

A 45-year-old suspect was arrested on charges of kidnapping, unlawful discharge of a firearm in a public area and defeating the ends of justice, following a shooting incident involving an e-hailing driver in Edenvale, Johannesburg, this past weekend.

The suspect is expected to appear before the Germiston...

SA to host Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth 

The role of parliamentarians in enhancing public trust in governance are among the issues that will be discussed at the 19th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) Africa Region.The conference will take place at Emperors Palace in Gauteng, from 16 to 20 June 2026 and will...

Trio in court over RAF payout

Three suspects are due to appear in the KuGompo Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape on charges of kidnapping, armed robbery and housebreaking.Aged between 28 and 41, the trio were arrested on Saturday, following a significant breakthrough by the KuGompo Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime investigation, working in collaboration with Provincial Crime...

Empowering more youth to become entrepreneurs 

By Sandile Nene The pressing crisis of high unemployment in South Africa can no longer be addressed by government alone, it requires a collective effort from the public sector, private sector, labour, civil society and communities themselves. The time has come for young people to seize the power of small businesses and create...