Judicial gender parity will be pursued unapologetically, says Kubayi

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has emphasised that South Africa will continue to pursue gender parity on the judicial bench “vigorously and unapologetically”.

The Minister addressed the third day of the Second High-Level Meeting of Women Judicial Leaders of Africa held in...

dtic plans to create over 100 000 employment opportunities

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has unveiled plans to facilitate the creation of over 100 000 employment opportunities through various projects and programmes in the new financial year. 

Among these “catalytic instruments” are Special Economic Zones (SEZ), various incentives, transformation...

Consumers urged to join Opt-Out Registry

The Gauteng Office of Consumer Affairs has encouraged consumers to register on the national Opt-Out Registry to block unsolicited telemarketing calls, SMSs and emails from businesses.

The call follows amendments to the regulations of the Consumer Protection Act, which were gazetted on 15 April 2026 and are aimed at strengthening consumer...

Hawks secure forfeiture order for R70 000 Chevrolet bakkie

The Hawks’ Priority Crime Specialised Investigation unit, working with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), has secured a forfeiture order for a white Chevrolet utility bakkie valued at R70 000. 

The order was granted by the Mthatha High Court on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, after the court found that the vehicle had been...

Pioneering liquid nitrogen procedure saves teen’s leg

In a South African first, a surgeon based in Centurion has successfully performed a groundbreaking hip and limb salvage operation using a liquid nitrogen dipping technique, potentially opening new treatment options for patients with certain orthopaedic cancers.

The complex procedure was carried out this week at Netcare Unitas...

DIRCO hosts workshop to identify priorities for SA’s Chairship of SADC

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is today convening a three-day High-Level Inter-Departmental Workshop to develop a strategy and identify priorities for South Africa’s Chairship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). 

The workshop brings together senior government...

Slight increase in inflation for March – Stats SA

Annual Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) has increased, expanding from 3.0% in February to 3.1% in March.

This according to Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) monthly CPI findings released on Wednesday morning.

Stats SA said the main contributors to the 3.1% rate were:

housing and utilities (5,1% and contributing 1,2 percentage...

Gwarube, Schreiber lead joint community engagement in Cloetesville

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, are today holding community engagements in the Stellenbosch area in the Western Cape, with a specific focus on Cloetesville.

As part of the programme, the Ministers will jointly hand over Identity Documents to matric learners...

KZN and Electoral Commission partner to strengthen electoral democracy

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to working closely with the Electoral Commission and other stakeholders to ensure that the upcoming elections are conducted in a free, fair and credible manner.

Ntuli made the pledge during a consultation session with the...

Parliament approves government spending budget

The National Assembly has passed the Division of Revenue Bill and the Special Appropriation Bill, which were tabled by the Minister of Finance in February, as part of the national Budget. 

The Division of Revenue Bill sets out how government funds are shared across national, provincial and local government, with a strong focus on...