WEDNESDAY, 06 MAY 2026, 04:23
Cervical Cancer Elimination Programme to be launched this week
The Cervical Cancer Elimination Programme will be launched later this week at the Moletsane Sports Complex in Soweto.
South Africa records with some 5 700 cases of cervical cancer each year while 3000 women die from cervical cancer-related complications.
However, with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination, regular...
Minister Gwarube calls for urgent Africa-wide investment in early childhood development
Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has called for urgent and sustained investment in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) as a critical foundation for improving learning outcomes, advancing gender equality, and driving long-term economic growth across Africa.
Speaking at the...
Government reaffirms commitment to media freedom
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to a free and vibrant press in South Africa.
The commitment coincides with the commemoration of World Press Freedom Day, observed this year under the theme: “Shaping a Future at Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development and Security.”
South Africa remains the highest-ranked...
Africa’s Travel Indaba to drive economic growth
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says Africa’s Travel Indaba is a powerful celebration of the continent’s extraordinary potential to drive economic growth through tourism.
“This is where travel industry professionals gather, including tour operators, hotels, airlines and tourism boards to showcase products, network, negotiate deals...
Manamela presents higher education annual performance plan to Parliament
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has outlined an ambitious “system reset” for the post-school education and training (PSET) sector.
This comes as he presented the department’s 2026/27 Annual Performance Plan (APP) and budget priorities to Parliament.
Manamela, joined by Deputy Ministers and...
Call for calm as Hantavirus case confirmed
The Department of Health (DoH) has called for public calm following confirmation of a rare Hantavirus case in a critically ill British national in South Africa.
The patient was a passenger aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was travelling to the Canary Islands via Cape Verde from Argentina.
The ship was carrying some 150 passengers...
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Department says the increase is effective from Wednesday
The suspect is under police guard in hospital after he allegedly tried to take his own life
SAWS warns of a cold front bringing strong winds, heavy rain, possible snowfall this week.
A taxi and bus collision leave seven people killed, 18 injured in Kariega, Eastern Cape
uMkhonto weSizwe Party has proposed a bill to reserve spaza shop ownership for South Africans.
SAPS Captain praised for bravery
The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has commended Captain Johan “Pottie” Potgieter for his bravery after he secured a crocodile during an operation to recover the human remains of a suspected missing person.
“In a highly dangerous and complex operation along the Komati...
COGTA hails SA, Nigeria engagement after traditional dispute in EC
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has welcomed what it described as constructive engagement between the AmaRharhabe Traditional Council and the Nigerian High Commission, following a recent meeting in the Eastern Cape.
COGTA Deputy Minister Zolile Burns Ncamashe said the...
Our freedom is a product of intangible solidarity
By Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Those who have had the opportunity to carefully study South Africa’s road to democracy would most likely agree with the assertion that our democracy is a special product of intangible solidarity.
It is almost as if all the nations of the world from Africa, to...
Nigeria is working on a voluntary repatriation plan for its citizens in South Africa.
Petrol and diesel to increase from Wednesday
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.27 and R6.19 from Wednesday.
The increase comes alongside government efforts to cushion the blow for consumers through the extension of the R3 decrease in the general fuel levy for petrol with a R3.93 reduction...
Price of petrol and diesel to increase from Wednesday
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.27 and R6.19 from Wednesday.
The increase comes alongside government efforts to cushion the blow for consumers through the extension of the R3 decrease in the general fuel levy for petrol with a R3.93...
Power system remains ‘stable’ despite winter demand increase
Eskom says the power system remains stable and resilient, despite increased electricity demand typically seen at the start of the winter season.
The power utility has maintained at least 350 days without implementing load shedding.
“[The system is] supported by sustained improvements in generation performance and...
Women Ministry calls for protection of female journalists
As South Africa reaffirms its commitment to constitutional democracy, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has urged all stakeholders to collaborate effectively to ensure that female journalists can operate freely and securely.
The call coincided with the global observance of World Press...
Residents in Bhambayi call for police presence after three community patrollers were killed.
He was arrested in Pretoria last November after explosives were allegedly found in his vehicle.