
Survey reveals 50% of eligible South Africans not registered to vote
Nearly half of eligible voters in South Africa remain unregistered ahead of the 2026 local elections
THURSDAY, 26 MARCH 2026, 16:46

Nearly half of eligible voters in South Africa remain unregistered ahead of the 2026 local elections

Several senior police officers are expected to appear at Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday

Constable Sizwe Zungu has placed all the five accused on trial at the nearby hostel.

The building accommodates departments such as Health, Education and Land Affairs.

The power utility says residents were fully consulted before the implementation of the project.

South Africa remains one of the countries hardest hit by TB.

The study found growing frustration, disengagement and declining trust in political leadership.

Mhlongo says the attempts began while he was still an ordinary member of the association.

SABC has released audience performing data of the SABC’s current affairs show, Face the Nation.

Bester said it must be proven in a court of law that he did in fact escape from custody.

Mashatile says the national TB programme has managed to achieve a reduction of TB incidence.
Steenhuisen hails court decision on national FMD strategy
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed today’s outcome in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, which has affirmed the department’s lawful authority to regulate and manage South Africa’s response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).The application brought by Sakeliga and others sought urgent interim relief...

TB survivor Thembi Nkomo says she faced discrimination from her community.
SAHPRA recalls Citro-Soda batches over contamination risk
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has recalled specific batches of Citro-Soda Regular, following the discovery of potential contamination risks at the Adcock Ingram manufacturing facility in Clayville, Johannesburg. The recall affects Citro-Soda Regular 60g, 120g, and 4g sachets, with batch...
Bridging the digital divide
Learners at Louwville High School in Vredenburg on the West Coast of the Western Cape are stepping into a more connected future, following the handover of a Mobile Digital Library by Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli.
The handover forms part of ongoing efforts to expand access to digital learning resources, enhance teaching and learning...

This marks the highest reading since the fourth quarter of 2024.
Call to strengthen partnerships to protect the planet
With South Africa and the rest of the world at risk of not meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), government has emphasised that strengthening collaboration between public and private institutions is necessary for addressing environmental sustainability.
“Strong institutions, both public and private, are critical for...
Land returned, dignity restored!
By Thulani Mdakane Many decades later, the colonial and apartheid impact of land dispossession lingers on and continues to define the current skewed patterns of land ownership and access. Legislative measures, such as the Natives Land Act of 1913 and the Group Areas Act of 1950, facilitated the removal of many Black individuals from their ancestral...
Just under 3 500 police officers and traffic law enforcement officials have been deployed across KwaZulu-Natal as authorities intensify operations aimed at reducing road fatalities during the Easter and Passover long weekend.
Refurbished infrastructure boosts Matjhabeng wastewater systems
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has reaffirmed government’s commitment to improving services in the Matjhabeng Local Municipality, following the handover of 22 refurbished wastewater infrastructure projects.
The handover, which coincided with International World Water Day on 22 March 2026, included the...

Tshwane has introduced a new fleet of 24 vehicles to strengthen law enforcement visibility.