SUNDAY, 15 MARCH 2026, 02:57
Public Works to audit State-owned residential properties
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has been directed to undertake a comprehensive national audit of all state-owned residential properties under its management. DPWI Minister Dean Macpherson’s decision follows recent reports that have raised concerns about potential irregular occupation of government...
Construction of Ekurhuleni University likely to begin in 2029 – Manamela
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela says construction of the long-delayed Ekurhuleni University is expected to begin in 2029.
Responding to questions in the National Assembly on Wednesday, Manamela said the project’s immediate priority is not the start of construction, but the registration of...
Shibiri is giving testimony at the Madlanga Commission.
Suspect to appear in court on rhino horn theft charge
A 44-year-old foreign national is due to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate Court today on charges of contravention of the National Environmental Management and Biodiversity Act.
The suspect is alleged to have been involved in the staged theft of rhino horns at Haartebeesfontein.
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A man killed his wife, their three-year-old son and turned the gun on himself in Mpumalanga.
Two shooting victims were declared dead on the scene and the third victim died in hospital.
There are more than a thousand funded posts for doctors which remain vacant across the country.
Riaan Manser and Professor Jonathan Jansen recently teamed up to fan the flames of courage, hope and a love of the outdoors in schoolchildren at Jansen’s Crestway High School in Retreat, Cape Town.
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
National Director of Public Prosecutions, Adv. Andy Mothibi hosts a media briefing…
Government at work to end water crisis
South Africa observes National Water Month in March at a time when frustration over the unreliability of water supply has made headlines. We are all in agreement that citizens should not have to protest before water runs from their taps, as was the case in areas including Midrand and Westbury in Gauteng. Government is also acutely aware that...
SANParks reschedules reopening of Letaba High Water Bridge
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised visitors that the reopening of the Letaba High-Level Bridge in the north of Kruger National Park (H1-6) tar road has been rescheduled to 18 March 2026.
The new date is a few days later than the initially anticipated date of 13 March 2026.
The bridge was extremely...
The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony.
Transnet Rail issues request for siding facilities proposals
The Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has issued a Siding Lease Request for Proposals (RFPs), covering three siding facilities in the Eastern and Central Regions.
The release will enable private-sector participation, accelerate network access, and drive sustainable revenue streams to support safer, more...
President delivers on SONA commitment with SANDF deployment
President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to fast-track the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in Gauteng, delivering on a commitment made during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to strengthen the fight against crime and illegal mining. A total of 550 SANDF members began their deployment in...
Richard Shibiri testified at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday.
Ngcuka says he is hesitant to judge those who succeeded him at the NPA.
The court has postponed the insurance-related murders case to March 25.
Shibiri has testified that Matlala lent him R70.000 to fix his son’s car.
SA calls for ceasefire, dialogue amid Middle East tensions
South Africa continues to call for an urgent ceasefire and dialogue as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, warning that the conflict threatens global stability and humanitarian conditions.
Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria on Wednesday, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)...