
UK’s Farage plans to deport asylum seekers, warns of ‘civil disorder’
Nigel Farage said he was the only party leader prepared to act to tackle such public concerns.
THURSDAY, 28 AUGUST 2025, 18:48
Nigel Farage said he was the only party leader prepared to act to tackle such public concerns.
Have your say on proposed e-voting as consultations continue
The Electoral Commission has urged all South Africans to participate in the ongoing public consultations on the feasibility of introducing electronic voting (e-voting) at some point in the future.
Public consultations are currently taking place across all provinces to ensure inclusive and wide-reaching engagement on the...
The Electoral Commission of South Africa has begun work to prepare for the upcoming local government elections set to take place between November 2026 and January 2027.
Commission gears up for 2026 local government elections
The Electoral Commission (IEC) is gearing up for the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE) with the Commission having begun consultations with the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.At a media briefing on Tuesday, IEC Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, said the law provides that the term of a...
An estimated 1.5 million incidents of housebreaking occurred in South Africa during 2024/25, impacting approximately 1.1 million households.
A 26-year-old man was shot dead outside the Greenlands Primary School in Bishop Lavis on Tuesday morning.
Ramotshere Moiloa Municipality workers demand safety after shooting incident at their building
Government implements reforms to revitalise rail sector
As South Africa implements the national rail reform programme, the private sector will play a key role in investing in rail and port operations, while ensuring that the infrastructure remains State-owned.“The current state of Transnet’s rail infrastructure is cause for concern for freight operators and cargo owners alike....
Western Cape welcomes efforts to revitalise the national rail system
The Western Cape Provincial Government has expressed its support for Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s announcement regarding the completion of Transnet’s adjudication process, which selected new Train Operating Companies (TOCs) through its Rail Infrastructure Manager.
Last week, the Minister said involving...
Motsoaledi calls for self-reliance in financing African health systems
Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has emphasised the need for greater self-reliance in financing health systems to ensure sustainability. This is especially following the recent withdrawal of international partners and donors who supported health systems in Africa.“The defunding and underfunding of our...
Sibiya says that his suspension is a breach of his contract employment.
The aim of the sting operation in Johannesburg is to enforce the National Road Traffic Act.
The Western Cape government condemns taxi violence ,after at least six people were shot dead
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
The Gauteng Health Department says it has cleared the cancer treatment backlog.
The obesity epidemic will hit South Africa hard on top of our high HIV burden, but advocate researcher and scientist Dr Nomathemba Chandiwana says she is ready to fight back harder.
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille dissolved the South Africa Tourism board last week.
Condolences for Ambassador Mninwa Mahlangu
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has announced that Ambassador Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, a dedicated family man and public servant, has passed away.
Mahlangu passed away on Sunday, 24 August 2025, while on his way to a South African hospital after a brief illness.
He held the positions of High Commissioner...
GPAA CEO placed on precautionary suspension
Chief Executive Officer of the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), Kedibone Madiehe, has been placed on precautionary suspension with full pay while an investigation into allegations of misconduct concerning high-value procurement transactions is being conducted.According to media reports, Madiehe is being investigated for...
Suspect in murder of prosecutor appears in court
The suspect arrested for the murder of Eastern Cape Regional Court prosecutor, Tracy Brown, appeared in the Gqeberha Magistrates’ Court on Monday.Brown, who was attached to the New Brighton Magistrates Court, was shot and killed while arriving at her home just months after the murder of another prosecutor in the province.According...
Commencement of Madlanga Commission hearings delayed
The commencement of the hearings of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System – known as the Madlanga Commission – has been delayed.In a statement, the commission explained that this has been caused by delays in the procurement of vital...