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,...

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,...

SA trains officials to crack down on illegal plastic waste trade at sea

Government has, for the first time, provided international training to officials to equip them with the skills needed to manage the complex global trade in hazardous waste and plastic pollution at sea.

While the government has intensified efforts to curb plastic pollution through stronger waste regulations,...

President Ramaphosa heads to Botswana on State Visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a two-day State Visit to the Republic of Botswana on Wednesday.

The visit will culminate in the Sixth Session of the Botswana and South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) to be held in Gaborone.

“President Ramaphosa and President Gideon Duma Boko will co-chair the Summit of the Sixth...

Police launch manhunt after North West crime activist killed

The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has directed the North West Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Ryno Naidoo, to ensure maximum resources are deployed to hunt down the killers of Thato Molosankwe.

According to police, the crime...

Eskom says its threat to interrupt electricity to parts of JHB is aimed at recovering debt.