Concern over scholar transport incident on N4

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has expressed deep concern following a serious road crash involving a scholar transport vehicle, which occurred at approximately 7am this morning, on the N4 eastbound, near Atteridgeville, Tshwane.

“The reckless conduct displayed in this incident is unacceptable, particularly...

Liquidation bid against Ithala may be withdrawn

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has welcomed the possible withdrawal by the Prudential Authority (PA) and the Repayment Administrator, Johan Kruger, of their court application seeking the liquidation of Ithala SOC Limited and Ithala Bank.

Ntuli described the development as a significant breakthrough following months of intensive...

With ample grain stocks, a promising harvest outlook, and stronger fundamentals outweighing the impact of foot-and-mouth disease, South African consumers can expect food price inflation to moderate in 2026, provided the vaccine rollout gains momentum, says Wandile Sihlobo.

SANDF deployment to fight illegal mining a ‘critical’ intervention

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the deployment of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers to the province to support police in the fight against illegal mining.

The deployment was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the State of the...

Weather outlook: 16 February – 22 February

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has advised that on Monday the country will experience partly cloudy, warm-to-hot conditions over the western interior, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers possible from the afternoon.

“There is a yellow level 2 warning of severe thunderstorms over the central and southern parts...

Hawks launch manhunt for suspects involved in shooting of a police Sergeant

The East London Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit have launched an intensive, coordinated manhunt for suspects involved in the fatal shooting of serving police sergeant, Ndodomzi Dion Tengile (42), at Zizamele Township, in Butterworth. 

The member was attached to Visible Policing at Port St...

Call for ceasefire as South Sudan moves towards elections

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a cessation of all violence and hostilities in South Sudan. 

The President delivered the closing remarks at the African Union (AU) Ad-hoc High Level Committee for South Sudan (C5) Plus Summit, held in Ethiopia on Sunday.

The summit was convened on the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary...

New species discovered at Richtersveld National Park

Scientists have identified several insect species previously unknown to science in the richly biodiverse Richtersveld National Park.

Internationally respected entomologists, Dr Massimo Meregalli (Italy) and Dr Roman Borovec (Czech Republic), recently published new research on flightless weevils collected in remote parts of the...

SANParks suspends indemnity form at Table Mountain

The South African National Parks (SANParks) has suspended the indemnity and verification form requirement at Table Mountain National Park with immediate effect.“We have listened to the concerns raised by visitors and tourism partners and have acted decisively. Over the next 12 months, SANParks will implement a fully digitised ID...

Government creating opportunities for young people

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government’s commitment to creating work opportunities for young people, while improving the quality of education. 

The President on Monday said targeted interventions in schools are helping to prepare learners for a rapidly changing world. 

In his weekly newsletter today, following the...