FRIDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2026, 10:07
Mhlauli urges Mfuleni youth to seize opportunities
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has urged young people in Mfuleni to seize employment, skills and business opportunities made available through government’s Community Youth Services Outreach Programme.
Addressing youth gathered at the Mfuleni Community Hall in Cape Town on Tuesday, the Deputy Minister encouraged...
Indaba places fire risk crisis under the spotlight
South Africa faces a complex and worsening fire risk environment, driven by rapid urbanisation, the rapid growth of informal settlements, expansion of the wildland–urban interface, climate variability, and uneven municipal capacity.
According to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) fire incidents...
President welcomes return of South African men from Russian frontlines
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the return home of the South African men who were lured into the battle lines between Russia and Ukraine by South African elements that remain under investigation.
The South African government working closely with the Russian government secured the safe return of the men...
Residents say they are heavily affected and had to discard food from their fridges as it was rotten.
Ward 69 councillor in Joburg says she is unable to act, when it comes to the lack of water supply
Government to host sixth Investment Conference in Johannesburg
Government will host the sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) in Johannesburg on 31 March 2026, as government intensifies efforts to attract R2 trillion in new investment commitments over the next five years.
The upcoming summit builds on the success of the previous five-year investment cycle, which concluded...
The fire has affected network and IT services, including airport Wi-Fi and other essential systems.
SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Lydia Zigomo, says the SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response, with sustained reductions in new infections and AIDS-related deaths driven by a combination of prevention and treatment scale-up.
“We are at a decisive moment...
President delays proclamation of sections of NHI Act
President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to delay the proclamation of any sections of the National Health Insurance Act (NHI) following litigation brought against the President and the Minister of Health.
In a statement on Tuesday, The Presidency said the decision was taken after consultations between President Ramaphosa and Health...
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature is turning up the heat on the South African Police Service (SAPS)
KZN women entrepreneurs get major boost from provincial government
Applause and ululations filled the air at the Marine Building overlooking Durban’s busy harbour as 25 women entrepreneurs from across KwaZulu-Natal stepped forward to receive more than just cheques, but a vote of confidence in their dreams.
The beneficiaries were officially handed over R1.25 million from the Women...
NPC welcomes strong alignment between SONA and National Development Plan
The National Planning Commission (NPC) has welcomed the strong focus of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on the objectives of the National Development Plan: Vision 2030 (NDP).
In a statement on Monday, the NPC said it was pleased that, in his SONA, President Cyril Ramaphosa placed the NDP at the centre of...
Residents of Westbury and Coronationville protest the lack of constant water supply again.
Calvin Mathibeli allegedly accused Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of being corrupt in a social media post.
The City of Cape Town’s new draft policy requires evictees to prove they have no alternative housing options to qualify for temporary emergency accommodation.
Countering disinformation and safeguarding our democracy
By Andrea Naicker
One of the most enduring symbols of South Africa’s democracy is the ballot box — a reminder of our collective struggle for freedom and the power each citizen holds in shaping our nation’s future. As we approach the upcoming 2026 Local Government Elections, this democratic right depends increasingly on the...
Carla Schulze, executive chef at Luke Dale Roberts’ Salon in Cape Town, was announced Chef of the Year, while MERTIA in Stellenbosch was announced the Luxe Restaurant of the Year.
Afreximbank commits $8 billion to bolster SA’s economy
By Nosihle Shelembe
South Africa’s strategic partnership with the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has unlocked a US$8 billion commitment to drive industrial growth, create jobs, and strengthen the economy by adding more value to South Africa’s natural resources.The commitment paves the way for expanding local...
Gauteng open for investment
The Gauteng Provincial Government says its approach to economic growth is firmly grounded in the reindustrialisation of Gauteng and the deliberate inclusion of township and local enterprises in the mainstream economy.
“Towards the end of 2025, South Africa’s labour market showed modest improvement, with national employment rising by almost a quarter...
Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is testifying before the Madlanga Commission.
Lesufi welcomes boots on the ground to stamp out zama zamas
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive to deploy the SANDF to Gauteng to stamp out illegal mining and rising gang violence.
“We are pleased that these soldiers have already arrived in our province,” said the Premier, delivering the State of the Province Address on Monday at...