SATURDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2026, 10:24
Well wishes over Ramadan and Lent
President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished faith communities well over Lent and Ramadan.
The period of Lent and Ramadan has coincided this year.
“The start of the Lent period coinciding with the start of Ramadan is a rare occurrence that, at the same time, is a powerful reminder of the deep commonality of faith traditions.
“Though they are observed in...
Government welcomes easing of inflation
Government has noted the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, which show that headline inflation eased in January.
According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), headline inflation eased from 3.6% in December 2025 to 3.5% in January 2026.
“The easing in inflation reflects a combination of stable food prices and lower fuel costs. This...
Limpopo Traffic authorities to confirm number of people killed when bus overturned on N1 north
Families of four South African men who were rescued from Ukraine express gratitude to Ramaphosa
Mkhwebane says her office’s 2022 report lists irregularities and calls for further action.
The men arrived at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport on Wednesday.
Four men who were allegedly lured into fighting in Ukraine have arrived in SA.
A mud rush incident has left five mineworkers trapped underground.
The failure has affected theatre operations but contingency measures are have put into place.
They left the country last year under the pretext that they are going for bodyguard training.
Defence Attorney Piet Tibane says the defence will study the judgment to determine a way forward.
Grade 5 learner, Neo Mokgoatsane died after a goalpost fell on him in Tembisa.
Booysen and 11 others face 2017 Wainstein murder, plus organised crime related charges.
The bus overturned after the steering wheel broke off causing it to lose control.
Accused two in Meyiwa trial, Bongani Ntanzi, has been on the stand at the High Court in Pretoria.
The accused face charges of premeditated murder, murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances.
Dlamini urges residents in uThukela District, uMzinyathi District to heed severe storm warnings.
IEC flags generative AI and hyper-local disinformation as risk ahead of local elections
As South Africa prepares for the 2026 Local Government Elections, the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its use in hyper-local disinformation campaigns has emerged as a key concern for the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).
IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya warned that the...
The forum says it has been reaching out to relevant government authorities with little response.
Murder-accused Tiffany Meek faces five charges over her son’s 2024 death; case delayed.
Government committed to localisation in ITP programme
Government committed to localisation in ITP programme
Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy Samantha Graham-Maré has pushed back against misinformation in the public on the role of local players in South Africa’s Independent Transmission Project (ITP) Programme.
The Deputy Minister was speaking at the Disinformation Dialogue...