THURSDAY, 22 JANUARY 2026, 13:40
Public called to share ideas for 2026 Budget
The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has encouraged South Africans to share their suggestions on the 2026 Budget.
The National Budget seeks to maintain a balance between South Africa’s fiscal framework, fund the priorities of the seventh administration, while mitigating the funding requirements impact on the poor and the...
Justice Department confirms fatal shooting at Booysens Court
The Justice and Constitutional Development department has confirmed a fatal shooting incident at the Booysens Magistrates’ Court in Gauteng on Tuesday.
The incident is the latest in a growing trend of violence at judicial facilities, with similar incidents occurring at the Athlone, Mitchells Plain and Wynberg Magistrates...
President calls for joint sitting of Parliament to deliver SONA 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces to deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 12 February 2026.
“The President has called the joint sitting in accordance with Section 84(2)(d) of the Constitution and Rule...
Justice department working to ensure re-opening of flood affected courts
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says it is working with stakeholders to ensure the speedy re-opening of courts affected by flooding in KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo.
The two provinces, Limpopo in particular, have been battered by rain for the past week, resulting in loss of life and damage...
Twelve pupils were killed in an accident in Vanderbijlpark on the Vaal on Monday.
R20 million emergency relief allocated to tackle Knysna water crisis
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has announced an emergency relief allocation of R20 million to the Knysna Municipality, as part of urgent interventions to address the town’s deepening water crisis.
Majodina announced the allocation following a two-day working visit to the Garden Route District...
Twelve learners lost their lives in a minibus-taxi and truck accident in Vanderbijlpark.
The opening of the schools in the flood hit areas in Limpopo was halted last week.
Public office bearers’ salaries to increase
President Cyril Ramaphosa has determined to increase the salaries of public office bearers by between 3.8% and 4.1% in different categories.
This after the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers recommended a salary increment of some 4.1% for all public office bearers.
“The increase of 4.1% applies to...
Gauteng government provides psychosocial support after learner transport tragedy
Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says they are providing psychosocial support to the schools and parents who lost loved ones in the accident that claimed the lives of 12 learners in the Vaal area on Monday morning.
Speaking to the media this morning, Mabona said psycho-social support teams...
Learners relocated after storm hit Amajuba District
Grade 11 and 12 learners from Umzilikazi Secondary School in Newcastle are being temporarily accommodated at Sgodiphola Primary School following the severe thunderstorms that struck parts of the Amajuba District in December and damaged classrooms.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education said the relocation was an interim measure...
Earlier reports said 14 learners died in the minibus-taxi crash in Vanderbijlpark.
Killer vigilantes sentenced to life imprisonment
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the sentences imposed by the Bhisho High Court in a matter relating to the vigilante killing of four people at Debenek in the Eastern Cape.
At least 16 people were each convicted and sentenced in the court for:
Four counts of murder: life imprisonment.Four counts of kidnapping:...
Western Cape police have condemned the killing of six people in Ndabeni and Kensington.
Residents have opted to leave their homes as a precaution following fire in Franschhoek.
The three are accused of stealing over 580 000 US dollars from the President’s Phala Phala farm.
Departments unite to enhance maths and science education
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has announced that his department will strengthen its long-term partnership with the Department of Basic Education, with the aim of improving pass rates in mathematics and science.
According to the Minister, the collaboration will also enhance the...
The trial of six men accused of murdering 18 people in Lusikisiki is set to resume.
Seven people, including a police officer, have died in shootings in Cape Town in 24 hours.
Collective action needed to curb school violence, says Minister Gwarube
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called on parents, communities and government to work together to curb violence in schools, stressing that learner safety is fundamental to quality education.
“Both parents and the community need to work together in curbing violence. This can only be achieved as a...
Labour dept speeds up claims processing for deceased Pinetown worker
The Department of Employment and Labour has confirmed that the benefits of the widow of a deceased Pinetown worker are being processed and will be paid in less than a month.
This after Minister Nomakhosazana Meth learnt of the tragic passing of 59-year old Phila Mntambo, who was an employee at Steelbank Merchants...