SATURDAY, 23 MAY 2026, 02:04
Government sets aside R423bn to strengthen municipalities and traditional governance
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has tabled a combined R423.4 billion budget for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs for the 2026/27 financial year, with government placing renewed focus on fixing dysfunctional municipalities, improving...
Defence budget prioritises border security, military readiness and crime-fighting support
Government has allocated R57.6 billion to the Department of Defence for the 2026/27 financial year, with a strong focus on border safeguarding, internal security support and rebuilding South Africa’s defence capabilities amid mounting regional and domestic security pressures.
Tabling Budget...
Social grants remain central as Social Development tables R302bn budget
The Department of Social Development has tabled a R302 billion Budget Vote for the 2026/27 financial year, with government reaffirming its commitment to strengthening South Africa’s social protection system amid rising global economic pressures and persistent inequality.
Acting Social Development Minister...
Calls for swift arrest of suspects in murder of NW community activist
The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management has urged police to intensify investigations into the murder of community activist Thato Molosankwe, who was allegedly shot dead by unknown assailants in Mahikeng in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The...
South Africa and Botswana deepen cooperation
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has called for deeper and more practical cooperation between South Africa and Botswana, as the two countries convened the Ministerial Session of the Sixth Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Gaborone on Wednesday.
Delivering opening remarks, Lamola emphasised that the...
SA, Botswana to sign Limpopo water management agreement
Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina and Botswana’s Minister of Water and Human Settlements Onneetse Ramogapi are expected to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on the joint management of water quality and aquatic invasive species in the Upper Limpopo River Basin.
The agreement forms part of ongoing cooperation...
Five men are on trial for former Bafana Bafana Captain Senzo Meyiwa’s murder.
SA government contributes $2.5 million to Ebola outbreak response
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has welcomed South Africa’s multimillion-dollar contribution to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda’s response to the Ebola outbreak.
The US$2.5 million pledge was made through the Africa CDC Africa Epidemics Fund.
Earlier...
More than 40 ghost worker contracts have been terminated at Ditsobotla Local Municipality…
March & March say govt should take responsibility for slow progress in tackling illegal immigration
Rand Water announces major planned maintenance
Rand Water has announced major planned maintenance at its Palmiet and Zuikerbosch systems, which will lead to water supply interruptions between 29 May and 17 July 2026.
Rand Water said the maintenance will focus on critical electrical and pumping infrastructure aimed at improving system reliability, operational flexibility and...
SIU welcomes crackdown on TERS fraud
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a series of major breakthroughs in the fight against COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) fraud.
This includes arrests in Mpumalanga, a conviction in the Free State and the preservation of assets obtained through the proceeds of crime.
“Together, these outcomes represent...
Dada expected to outline the City’s challenges and chart the way forward.
Mahikeng community activist Thato Molosankwe was shot and killed at his home on Wednesday morning
Rising fuel prices drive higher inflation
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), known as inflation, has risen by some 1.1% in April to reach some 4% mainly driven by rising fuel prices.
According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), this is the highest inflation has been since August 2024 when it stood at 4.4%.
“Consumers were dealt a painful fuel price blow in April. The index for...
Government allocates R1.6bn to fight GBVF
Government has set aside R1.6 billion for activities related to the fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, with an additional R50 million allocated to provincial baselines – demonstrating that GBVF remains a whole-of-government priority within the policing budget.
Presenting the 2026/27 South African Police Service (SAPS) Budget...
Acting Premier Mbalula leads urgent talks to resolve Phomolong shutdown
Acting Free State Premier Jabu Mbalula on Tuesday led a high-level multi-stakeholder engagement in Hennenman aimed at resolving the ongoing shutdown in Phomolong linked to a solar project recruitment process.
The meeting follows a community engagement addressed by Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae on 15 May 2026,...
ActionSA criticises the exoneration of senior SAPS officers linked to the Phala Phala matter.
Rev Chikane served as the Secretary of Cabinet and the Director General in the Presidency.
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
Deputy Minister Mohai leads Geospatial Strategy Roadshow in eThekwini
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, will on Wednesday lead the Geospatial Information Management Strategy (GIMS) Roadshow at the Chief Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in eThekwini.
The Geospatial Information Management Strategy was initiated by the...