WEDNESDAY, 17 DECEMBER 2025, 05:11
Gauteng learner placement continues
The Gauteng Department of Education has assured parents of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners that it is working hard to ensure that the remaining 15 144 unplaced applicants are placed in schools.As of 12 December 2025, 342 668 of 358 574 Grade 1 and Grade 8 unique applicants have been placed, translating to 95.56% of learners being placed.The 2026...
In September the police said they were ready to hand over a report to the families but they did not
NSMSA says the holiday season is usually associated with increased risk to women.
Authorities can’t confirm how many people are still missing and probably buried under the rubble
Have your say on White Paper on Citizenship
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has encouraged South Africans to submit written comments on the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection.The Draft Revised White Paper outlines a vision for the most fundamental reform to South Africa’s citizenship, immigration and refugee protection...
Regulator studying court decision on publication of matric results
The Information Regulator says it will study the judgement dismissing its application to block the publication of matric results.In a statement on Friday, the regulator noted the decision by the full bench of the Pretoria High Court to set aside its Enforcement Notice.The Enforcement Notice was issued against the...
The report shows steady progress in strengthening oversight and improving law-enforcement capacity
Transnet’s performance is on an upward trajectory
Transnet’s interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2025 reflect an improved financial performance, driven by higher volumes across the business, which boosted revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA), while reducing the loss for the period. This is according to Transnet’s...
Motorists urged to exercise caution when driving in rainy weather
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called on motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in inclement weather this weekend.This comes as heavy rainfalls have been experienced in several parts of the country.“Motorists are advised to delay their trips when they encounter heavy rainfalls and...
Rescuers have recovered the bodies of four people who died when the four-storey collapsed on Friday
Call for caution as road accidents claim 12 lives
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has reiterated a call for motorists to exercise caution on the roads this festive season after 12 people died in two separate accidents this weekend.
On Saturday, seven people, including a baby, died when an SUV and a light delivery vehicle collided head-on on the N12 between Kimberly...
SA to participate in UN anti-corruption conference
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will lead a South African delegation to the world’s largest international gathering dedicated to combating corruption.The Minister will lead the delegation to the 11th Session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP11) to the United Nations Convention...
Call for Gender Equality Commission commissioner nominations
The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has called on members of the public and organisations to nominate suitable candidates for appointment to serve as commissioners on the Commission for Gender Equality.The candidates must be South African citizens, who are fit and proper persons for...
Traffic officers adopt a zero-tolerance stance towards bribery
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed the arrest of eight motorists for allegedly attempting to bribe officers since the start of the festive season.In a statement on Saturday, the RTMC said it is encouraged to witness the courage shown by traffic officers to deal with bribery and corruption.“This...
Police spokesperson, FC Van Wyk, says the incident is being investigated
The event will take place at the Attridgeville Community Hall, this Sunday afternoon.
Recovery operations for the fifth body that was trapped underneath the rubble resume on Sunday
The NPA is wants to reinstate the R24.9m Gupta- linked Nulane fraud and money laundering case
Australia is the first country to ban social media use by children under the age of 16.
Authorities continue to encourage road safety amid festive season accidents
Community members have called on men to protect women and children amid arson victim burial