Stakeholders commit to improved water services for all 

Stakeholders in the water sector have committed to collaborative efforts to implement tangible plans and reforms outlined at the recent Water and Sanitation Indaba aimed at improving water security and services for all citizens.This pledge was made on the final day of the two-day Water and Sanitation Indaba, held at the...

Investigations into the attempted murder of influencer and former Muvhango actress Tebogo Thobejane are nearly wrapped up.

Government allocates R1.44 billion for natural disaster recovery efforts – Hlabisa

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has announced a significant financial commitment of R1.44 billion from the R11 billion requested to assist municipalities impacted by recent natural disasters.

The funds, dispersed between February and March 2025,...

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has defended MEC Ivan Meyer’s recent visit to Taiwan, which subsequently led to him being barred from visiting China, Hong Kong and Macao.

Digital platform to support spaza shops goes live

The Department of Small Business Development has unveiled a digital platform to support spaza shops and other food-handling facilities as well as combat illegal businesses.

The new digital platforms went live on Friday, 28 March 2025, following the announcement by Small Business Development Minister, Stella Ndabeni.

DSBD Connect is a...

Endangered animal populations face a risk beyond habitat loss, researchers have found, with roadkill harming threatened populations, especially in rural and mountainous areas. In just one year, there were more than 1 500 incidents of wildlife roadkill.

Call for localised gender-responsive value chains

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has underscored the need to localise gender-responsive value chains and ensure the full and equal participation of women in the economy.“Localising gender-responsive value chains require a clearly articulated infant industry...

Walter Sisulu University has appointed one of its most distinguished alumnus, advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi SC, as an honorary professor of law.

Operation Vala Umgodi nets seven in Sabie 

Seven suspects arrested during Operation Vala Umgodi are expected to appear in the Sabie Magistrate’s court today on charges of the contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa.According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga, the seven were arrested in Sabie on Friday, 28 March 2025.“The arrested suspects,...

ANC deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane said her party condemns “local right-wing elements” for spreading disinformation abroad, while International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola challenged the DA to “go through the processes” if it wants to influence South Africa’s foreign policy.

“Rogue” security companies in the taxi industry are fuelling extortion incidents in the Eastern Cape, according to the Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police.

Kuruman high-density operation leads to R38 000 fines issued

A high-density operation in the greater Kuruman, Northern Cape, has resulted in fines amounting to R38 500 issued for various road traffic violations.

The South African Police Service (SAPS), under the leadership of Northern Cape Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major General Johny Besnaar, together with the...

Minister refutes claims of interference in NPA’s work

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has opened a criminal case to investigate a fabricated WhatsApp conversation falsely linking her to prosecutorial decisions at the National Prosecuting Authority.

This after a Sunday news report alleged that two Cabinet Ministers had instructed the National...

NPA dismisses ‘fake news’ on alleged executive interference

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has dismissed the allegations of executive interference in its work.

This after a Sunday news report alleged that two Cabinet Ministers had instructed the prosecutorial body to bring charges against Deputy President, Paul Mashatile.

The story titled “Mashatile warned of elaborate...

NICD warns of increase in cases of respiratory diphtheria

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has urged citizens to check their children’s vaccination status due to a rise in diphtheria cases in the country.

Since the beginning of 2025, up until 23 March, diphtheria, caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae, has been confirmed in 40 people in South...

SA expresses concern over rising tensions in South Sudan

The South African Government has expressed deep concern over rising tensions in South Sudan, especially following the arrest of First Vice President, Dr Riek Machar, last Wednesday.“We call upon all stakeholders in South Sudan to prioritise a peaceful resolution to the crisis.“We further urge all parties to the Revitalised...