MONDAY, 08 JUNE 2026, 10:03
Call for sponsorships as SA hosts SADC Summit
The South African government has issued a call for sponsorships and strategic partnerships ahead of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit 2026, inviting businesses, development partners, and civil society organisations to support one of the region’s most significant diplomatic and economic gatherings.
South Africa is...
KZN reaffirms commitment to social cohesion and human dignity
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the province’s commitment to constitutional governance, public safety, social cohesion and human dignity.
“Strong societies are built not by choosing between compassion and lawfulness, but by embracing both,” he said.
Ntuli made the remarks while addressing the...
Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant resume operations
The City of Tshwane has announced that the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant has resumed operations following the successful repair of a critical raw water pump that had caused disruptions to water production earlier this week.
The plant suffered a mechanical breakdown at its raw water abstraction works section on...
Anti-corruption campaign goes to Oshoek border
The Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum (BMIACF) will host its quarterly anti-corruption campaign at Oshoek Port of Entry on 10 June 2026.
The BMIACF is chaired by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and seeks to proactively root out corruption from South Africa’s ports of entry.
Border Management Authority (BMA)...
Ramaphosa launches the rollout of lifesaving HIV prevention medicine in Mpumalanga.
Call for SA to be part of climate change response
As South Africa joins the international community to celebrate World Environment Day, government has called on every South African to be part of the climate response.
“Businesses must accelerate cleaner and more sustainable practices. Communities must protect local ecosystems and reduce environmental harm. Civil society, youth,...
Over 2 500 residents have been displaced following heavy rains in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
Eskom and Zululand sign heads of agreement to advance gas-to-power development
Eskom and Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) have signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) establishing the framework for a long-term strategic partnership to support South Africa’s gas-to-power programme. “Eskom will assume ‘foundation customer’ status at the proposed Zululand Energy Terminal, which will...
Government publishes guidelines to improve spending discipline
National Treasury has issued a framework to help departments use public funds more effectively and deliver better value for money.
With the economy still growing slowly, National Treasury said government must continue to restrain spending growth and focus on priority areas.
The 2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework...
Kubayi chairs SADC Justice Ministers’ Meeting in Zimbabwe
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will today chair the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Committee Meeting of Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
The high-level meeting brings together Justice Ministers and legal officials from across the...
South Africa to send envoys across Africa and globally to tackle migration challenges
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will dispatch envoys across the African continent and to other parts of the world, as government intensifies diplomatic efforts to address migration challenges facing the country.
The announcement came during a media briefing at the Union...
SAPS confirms dismissal of Richard Shibiri
The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Friday confirmed the dismissal of Major General Richard Shibiri, the former Component Head for Organised Crime, following the conclusion of internal disciplinary processes.“The disciplinary proceedings were conducted in accordance with applicable SAPS prescripts and principles of procedural...
Lt-Col Kwazikwakhe Sibiya takes the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
Cold conditions expected in the Western Cape and Northern Cape
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says very cold conditions are still expected over the Central Karoo District in the Western Cape and the southern parts of the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape on Friday.
“As the cut-off low-pressure system exits the country, daytime temperatures are expected to remain below...
Gaming and Betting Tax Bill to boost KZN revenue
KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has tabled the KwaZulu-Natal Gaming and Betting Tax Bill, 2026, before the Provincial Legislature, proposing a modernised tax framework aimed at strengthening revenue collection, enhancing transparency and advancing transformation within the gaming and betting sector.
The proposed legislation...
Suspect arrested in connection with the death of Nhlamulo Sambo set to appear in court on Friday.
SANTACO in the North West says it will discipline patrollers filmed intimidating commuters
Deputy President hails SA rollout of HIV prevention injection as major milestone
With government officially rolling out the injection for both HIV treatment and prevention on Friday, Deputy President Paul Mashatile says this milestone represents one of the most significant scientific advances in HIV prevention in recent years.
“Lenacapavir provides us with a powerful new...
Special monument in honour of assassinated whistleblower Babita Deokaran to be unveiled in Durban
The Sani Pass has been closed due to heavy snowfall…
The KZN Department of Transport to begin selling four-digit personalised vehicle licence numbers.