SATURDAY, 07 MARCH 2026, 17:52
NPA scores victory in Vincent Smith State Capture case
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has notched a victory against State Capture with the conviction and sentencing of former Member of Parliament, Vincent Smith.
The Johannesburg High Court sentenced Smith to seven years’ direct imprisonment after the former lawmaker agreed to a plea and sentence agreement with the...
South Africa must move from promises to real change for women – Mhlauli
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has called for a decisive shift from symbolic commitments to tangible action in advancing gender equality, saying policies must translate into measurable improvements in the lives of women and girls.
Delivering remarks during the National Council of Provinces...
Traffic officers are on standby to respond to any weather-related emergencies.
Paul O’Sullivan is appearing before Ad Hoc Committee probing corruption in the justice system
Police divers are searching for an American tourist who went missing while swimming in Cape Town.
Call for global peace and stronger political will to advance women’s rights
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, has called for renewed global commitment to peace and decisive action to enforce existing protections for women.
Speaking at the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) debate in commemoration of International Women’s Day, Mhlauli warned that without...
Deadline looms for NSFAS outstanding appeal documents
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has urged students with pending appeals to submit all outstanding documents before the appeals window closes on 31 March 2026.
Providing an update on applications for the 2026 academic year during a media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday, NSFAS Acting CEO Waseem Carrim said the...
Mothibi has issued a stern warning to so‑called water mafias and officials within the Department
Natural gas development critical for African transition
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has made a robust defence for natural gas development, framing it as essential to industrialisation and a “just and realistic energy transition” for the continent.
The Minister was speaking at the 11th edition of the Africa Gas Forum held on the sidelines of the Africa...
A judge has ordered property developer Rali Mampeule to stop making defamatory claims that Masondo is involved in “corruption, bribery and unethical business activities”.
Lekota’s family says the funeral is expected to take place between Friday and Saturday, next week.
AUCP expect Premier Ramathuba to outline plans to protect the faith based organisations in her SOPA
Attempted-murder-accused Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe’s bail application has again been pushed back.
Bongani Ntanzi is under cross-examination at the High Court in Pretoria where he is on trial.
Process to appoint 50 additional judges to get underway
In a major bid to tackle mounting court backlogs, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has reached an agreement with National Treasury to begin the process of appointing an additional 50 new judges to increase judicial capacity.
This according to Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi who answered questions in...
The region is key to South Africa’s agriculture, both for exports and for its influence on oil and gas prices, says Wandile Sihlobo.
The Road Traffic Inspectorate and police will collaborate to investigate the cause of the crash.
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
Bellarmine Mugabe and co-accused Tobias Matondze’s case has been postponed to 11 March 2026
Paul O’Sullivan returns to the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration.
Treasury DDG: Budget Office to take up position at IMF
National Treasury Deputy Director General (DDG) of the Budget Office, Edgar Sishi, will leave the department to take up a position at the International Monetary Fund.
This according to a statement by the department confirming Sishi’s resignation.
“The National Treasury thanks Edgar for his dedicated service to the department...