Scores of ANC councillors have gathered in a massive dome near FNB Stadium in Soweto.

KZN Premier calls for thorough investigation into Imbali scholar transport tragedies

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for a thorough investigation into two scholar transport accidents in Pietermaritzburg’s Imbali Township last week.

On Thursday, a minibus taxi lost control and crashed into Senzokuhle Crèche and Pre-School in Imbali Unit 18, claiming the lives of...

Work towards fiscal sustainability continues 

As part of ongoing efforts to achieve fiscal sustainability, government is implementing reforms that will unlock economic growth and is roping in the private sector to invest in infrastructure development, says the Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo.“South Africa’s fiscal path is not without challenges. But we are taking...

“War room” for 2026 academic year

The Department of Higher Education and Training is set to establish a War Room for the 2026 academic year in a bid to strengthen stability and responsiveness across the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) system.

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela said the War Room will bring together the department’s leadership, the...

Matriculants urged to explore multiple career pathways

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has urged matriculants to explore a range of post-school opportunities, as spaces at universities remain limited.

Speaking at a media briefing on the state of readiness for the 2026 academic year, on Monday, Manamela said the department is projecting about 235 000 first-year...

Over 200 suspects arrested in Ekurhuleni weekend crackdown

Police in Ekurhuleni arrested 206 suspects and shut down five illegal liquor outlets during a weekend crime crackdown across the district.

The arrests, carried out between Friday, 12 September, and Sunday morning, 14 September 2025, formed part of various operations targeting serious and violent crime, illegal mining, and...

TNPA Newark Road upgrades almost complete

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has reported major progress in the upgrade of Newark Road, one of the Port of Richards Bay’s most critical access routes, with 75% of works completed. 

Valued at approximately R20 million and scheduled for completion in December 2025, this capital project forms part of TNPA’s ongoing drive to...

DIRCO, UNISA to host G20 town hall meeting in Cape Town

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in collaboration with the University of South Africa (UNISA), will host a Group of 20 (G20) Town Hall Outreach on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, in Cape Town.

The event will be held under the theme: “Financial Inclusion for Economic Development: Creating Access...

While the finale date and top 10 finalists remain under wraps, the Miss SA organisation has announced its panel of judges.