Heavy rains across Cape Town caused havoc on Wednesday, with residents contending with severe flooding on roads and in their homes.

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero will retain his mayorship after a motion of no confidence in him failed on .

While it must handle around 6 000 complaints annually, the Office of the Public Protector is short of almost 200 staff members.

President Cyril Ramaphosa backs the equity equivalent regulations proposed by Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi, which could allow Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate in South Africa.

Dick Foxton, a public relations veteran who was married to former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, has died at the age of 82.

Rivers of Living Waters Ministries Bishop Stephen Zondo will now have to turn to the Supreme Court of Appeal to consider an appeal against Judge Mokhine Mosopa’s refusal to recuse himself in the clergyman’s rape trial.

SA’s G20 Presidency should focus on humanity’s most pressing challenges, says UN Resident Coordinator

As South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) Presidency approaches its final six months, the focus should be on fostering multilateral cooperation and finding collective solutions to humanity’s most pressing challenges. 

According to the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in South...

President Ramaphosa calls for ‘all hands on deck’ approach to transformation

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged all South Africans, regardless of race, to work together in a united national effort to drive economic transformation, ensure inclusive growth and foster meaningful participation in the economy. 

The President was speaking during questions for oral reply session in the...

Norway calls for G20 Sherpa meeting to address ongoing global conflict

Henrik Harboe of Norway has highlighted the crucial role of the third Sherpa meeting in addressing international crises, including the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as the broader tensions in the Middle East. 

“We are halfway through this year, only five months away from the summit in November,...

eThekwini Municipality cracks down on diesel theft

The eThekwini Municipality has called on residents to report any instances of fraud and corruption following the arrest of a man implicated in a diesel theft syndicate targeting the city’s fuel supply system.

According to the municipality, the suspect, who posed as a municipal employee, was apprehended while filling diesel at a...

Protocol to improve safety in schools

When schools are unsafe, when learners, educators and support staff live in fear, it robs learners of the very essence of learning and development, says Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.

“Our country’s future rests in the hands of our children. And as parents, first and foremost, we all desire the same thing – that our children live good,...

G20 Sherpa meeting to focus on global solidarity and sustainable development

The third Sherpa meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) kicked off on Wednesday, focusing on global collaboration, sustainable development, and addressing new international challenges.

The Sun City Convention Centre was filled with representatives from the world’s largest economies and organisations as Zane...

Gauteng government removes HODs who ‘failed lifestyle audits’

In a crackdown against wrongdoing, the Gauteng Provincial Government has removed three provincial heads of department following their failure of lifestyle audits.

This was announced by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi who briefed the media on Wednesday.

Earlier this year, a report by the Special Investigating Unit revealed...