THURSDAY, 05 MARCH 2026, 05:13
Budget will accelerate country’s momentum, says President
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 2026 Budget, tabled by the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana last week, will accelerate the momentum of inclusive growth, create jobs and tackle poverty.“Every budgetary allocation is a developmental choice: ensuring there are teachers in classrooms, nurses and doctors in clinics,...
A level 2 warning was issued by the SAWS for thunderstorms accompanied by hail and damaging winds.
From negotiation to nationhood: SA celebrates 30 Years of the Constitution
Thirty years after South Africa chose the rule of law over division and human rights over rule by exclusion, the country on Monday began the commemoration of 30 Years of the Constitution – a world-renowned document born from negotiation, compromise and public participation on an unprecedented scale.
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Government welcomes arrest of officials involved in R1mln fraud case
Government has welcomed the arrest of three senior officials from the Department of Health in connection with an ongoing investigation into allegations of theft and fraud involving a tender worth more than R1 million.
“The fight against corruption remains an apex priority for government as part of its commitment...
Syed Husseini fears for daughter after five days of silence in Iran, conflict shuts systems.
Tensions escalated in the Middle East following US, Israeli air strikes on Iran and counter strikes.
The accused including Ace Magashule face charges including fraud, corruption, and money laundering
Airport robber allegedly linked to 42 cases arrested
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested a 64-year-old man who is allegedly linked to 42 cases of armed robberies that date as far back as 1998.
The arrest by the police at OR Tambo International Airport follows an armed robbery of three high-ranking senior police officials from one of the African countries.
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Weather Outlook: 2 – 8 March 2026
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has advised that parts of the country will experience isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers this week.
These weather conditions will affect the North West, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
“South Africa will this week experience a surface trough that will dominate the...
Six men are accused of the mass murder of 18 people in Lusikisiki.
A group of 12 South African women are running across the country to raise funds for charity. Their goal is to complete the distance between Musina and Cape Agulhas in just over a week in an attempt to set a world record and raise funds for Dynamic Women for Children.
Hawks arrest three suspects for fraud, theft
The Hawks’ National Serious Corruption Investigation unit arrested three suspects this morning after warrants for their arrest were executed for fraud and theft in pursuance of common cause.
The three suspects, aged 67, 46, and 55, are set to appear in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court.
The arrests followed an in-depth...
Five men are on trial for former Bafana Bafana Captain Senzo Meyiwa’s murder.
Expo to empower Limpopo enterprises owned by persons with disabilities
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), in partnership with the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities and other government agencies will from Wednesday host a three-day Breaking Barriers Business and Talent Expo in Limpopo.
The expo will be held at the Thohoyandou Indoor...
Gauteng upgrades roads across the province
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has commenced implementing priority road rehabilitation projects across various regions of the province as part of the 2026 Light Road Rehabilitation Programme.
The programme is aimed at strengthening proactive road maintenance through targeted interventions that improve road safety, enhance...
SAWS has issued a Yellow Level 2 and Yellow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms.
Turkish FMD vaccines arrival scales up national vaccination drive
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has confirmed the arrival of a major consignment of 1.5 million Dollvet Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday, 1 March 2026.The shipment, imported from Turkey, was facilitated by Dunevax as the authorised agent.The Department of...
Loved by Cape Malay and coastal communities for centuries, these are six things you can make with SA’s favourite fish.
Government calls for regulatory assurance for menstrual hygiene products
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has formally engaged the University of the Free State (UFS) following the release of a peer-reviewed study identifying the presence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in various sanitary pads and pantyliners available in South Africa.
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The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria
US and Israel strikes on Iran killed Ayatollah Ali-Khamenei over the weekend.