Concern over heavy motor vehicle incidents

The Western Cape Mobility Department has expressed concern over the high number of heavy motor vehicle accidents recorded since the start of December 2025.“From 1 December 2025, the province has recorded 43 incidents involving heavy motor vehicles on Western Cape roads. These include breakdowns, collisions, and overturned vehicles. This...

SA extends condolences following Sydney terror attacks

The Government of the Republic of South Africa has extended its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the people and Government of the Commonwealth of Australia following the tragic terrorist attacks in Sydney.According to media reports, 11 people were shot at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday, with the attack designated...

Intention to deregister three private higher education institutions

The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has issued a notice of intention to cancel the registration of private higher education institutions City Varsity, Damelin, and ICESA City Campus.“Institutions that fail to meet their legal and educational obligations cannot be allowed to compromise the...

Condolences for victims of KZN temple collapse

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims of a four-storey building that collapsed in Redcliffe, north of Durban.

“This is a deeply distressing incident. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased and with all those who have...

The death toll after the collapse of the four-storey temple building in Redcliffe, Verulam, has risen to five after one more body was recovered from the rubble on Sunday.

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...

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...

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...