Nkabinde Inquiry postponed to Monday following challenges
Andrew Chauke is accused of failing to prosecute cases involving politically connected individual.
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Ekurhuleni officer probed over cash-and-carry warehousing ownership
Xhakaza says disciplinary processes will be instituted against the officer.
Women for Change welcomes GBV national-disaster declaration
Women For Change supports social activists partaking in various demonstrations across the c
Action can proceed before commission completes its work: Kubayi
Kubayi says there’s nothing prohibiting the law from taking its course.
Acting Police minister welcomes more than 3 000 new police constables
Acting Police minister welcomes more than 3 000 new police constables
Acting Police Minister Prof Firoz Cachalia today welcomed 3 558 newly qualified police constables who completed their training at various South African Police Service (SAPS) academies in the country.
The passing out parades were conducted simultaneously at various police academies.
Of the total number, 2 036...
Deputy President meets with Zimbabwean Vice-President
Deputy President meets with Zimbabwean Vice-President
Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Friday met with Dr Constantino Chiwenga, the First Vice-President of Zimbabwe.The meeting took place at the Catalyst Hotel in Sandton on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit, which is scheduled to begin on Saturday, 22 November 2025, at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg,...
Basic Education publishes proposed amendments to school calendar policy
Basic Education publishes proposed amendments to school calendar policy
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has published proposed amendments to the School Calendar Policy aimed at strengthening national coherence, simplifying implementation, and ensuring a streamlined framework for determining school term dates across all nine provinces.
In a statement on Friday, the DBE said...
Media ready for rolling coverage of G20 Summit at Nasrec
Security is stringent and there are multiple checkpoints for the media.
Lamola urges global solidarity as SA closes G20 Social Summit
Lamola urges global solidarity as SA closes G20 Social Summit
South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to an inclusive, people-centred G20, with Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola declaring that the 2025 G20 Social Summit has strengthened the role of civil society in shaping global governance.Delivering closing remarks at the Birchwood Hotel in...
Albanese credits Mandela’s spirit for uniting South Africa
Albanese addressed the and highlighted Australia’s role, in the fight against apartheid.
Deputy President promotes SA-Vietnam economic partnership
Deputy President promotes SA-Vietnam economic partnership
Government has committed to creating a favourable environment for trade and investment as South Africa and Vietnam work diligently to strengthen their economic ties, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said.
During his speech at the South Africa-Vietnam Business Forum held at the Capital Empire Hotel in Sandton on Friday, the...
More than 1 000 people join protest against GBV in Pretoria
The protestors have called for the violence against women to stop.
KZN reaffirms accountability as NCOP brings “Parliament to the People”
KZN reaffirms accountability as NCOP brings “Parliament to the People”
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the province’s commitment to accountability, cooperative governance, and community-centred service delivery.
This comes as the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) convened its “Taking Parliament to the People” programme at the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature in...
Free State women gather at Hoffman Square for GBV march
Scores of women from various organisations across the Free State are protesting against GBV.
Northern Cape health officials in court over 2020 PPE fraud
The accused face charges including contravention of the PFMA, fraud, corruption and money laundering
CoGTA welcomes classification of GBVF as a national disaster
CoGTA welcomes classification of GBVF as a national disaster
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has welcomed the decision of the Head of the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), Dr Bongani Elias Sithole, to classify gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) as a national disaster in terms of Section 23 of the Disaster...
South Africa takes centre stage as world leaders touch down in Johannesburg
South Africa takes centre stage as world leaders touch down in Johannesburg
Heads of State and Government have started arriving in Johannesburg ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, which officially opens tomorrow and concludes on Sunday at the Nasrec Expo Centre, in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
The annual gathering is drawing not only world leaders but also hundreds of media representatives...
Investment in disaster risk reduction essential for global safety, economies
Investment in disaster risk reduction essential for global safety, economies
By prioritising investment in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), the world not only safeguards vulnerable communities but also strengthens global infrastructure and economies – proving that every cent spent on prevention helps protect lives and livelihoods.This is according to the Minister of Cooperative...
Ports of entry remain incident-free ahead of G20 Summit
Ports of entry remain incident-free ahead of G20 Summit
With one day to go before the commencement of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, operations across all designated ports of entry remained stable and incident-free over the past 24 hours, said the Border Management Authority’s (BMA).This is as various Heads of State and Government as well as high-level delegations continue to arrive...
Women’s rights organisations to stage shutdown against GBV
South Africans are urged to show solidarity by changing their profile pictures to purple.
Government welcomes interest rate cut
Government welcomes interest rate cut
Government has welcomed the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75%, with the prime lending rate now at 10.25%.“The rate cut is expected to ease pressure on consumers with loans, support small businesses, and encourage investment and economic activity. Government continues to prioritise...