THURSDAY, 11 JUNE 2026, 01:38
Government tackling illegal immigration head on, says President Ramaphosa
Government is responding to the genuine concerns that South Africans have expressed regarding illegal migration and its impact on the country.
The President reiterated this in his weekly newsletter published on Monday.
Migration has come into sharp focus over the past few weeks with protests against illegal...
Wits Professor receives prestigious global award for vaccine research
South African vaccinologist and public health leader Professor Shabir A. Madhi has been recognised with one of the world’s leading infectious disease honours, underscoring his decades-long contribution to vaccine research that has helped save countless lives globally.
The National Foundation for Infectious...
Youth uprising legacy incomplete without economic opportunities for youth with disabilities
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has reiterated its call for the inclusion of young people with disabilities in the economy to advance the legacy of the 1976 youth uprising.
“The inclusion of young people with disabilities in the economy is vital for a...
Disaster management teams in the Western Cape have begun assessing flood damage…
SA unveils biometric population register to tighten migration controls
Government will establish an Intelligent Population Register containing biometric data for every person in South Africa and introduce new regulations to prevent the misuse of Traffic Registration Numbers (TRNs).
This is part of a broader effort to strengthen migration management while upholding constitutional...
The Maquassi Hills Local Municipality in North West facing a dual crisis.
Government ramps up support to help spaza shops access R500 million fund
Government is stepping up efforts to help thousands of spaza shop owners formalise their businesses, meet compliance requirements and access financial support through the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund, as part of a broader drive to strengthen township and rural economies.
The Department of Small Business...
Unathi Binqose says the road has been blocked with burning tyres and rubble.
Parliament to mark June 16 legacy
Parliament will this week host a special intergenerational dialogue marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 June 16 uprising, alongside a packed programme of debates, ministerial question sessions and committee meetings.
The dialogue, titled: “Youth Voices, Reading and Democracy”, will take place in the Good Hope Chamber on Monday and is being...
Twenty entrepreneurs selected for eThekwini’s Project 10X
Twenty emerging entrepreneurs from across eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal have secured places in the prestigious Project 10X Unicorn Programme which is designed to accelerate business growth and improve market readiness.The entrepreneurs, who were selected from more than 200 applicants, were announced during a launch event held at...
Sebola testified on 2021 Aeroton cocaine bust of 700kg and challenged police on crime scene control
Eskom ramps up load reduction elimination efforts
More than 700 000 households have now been removed from Eskom’s load reduction.This as the power utility continues its programme to eliminate load reduction by 2027.“About 714 513 customers across South Africa are no longer impacted, representing more than 42% of targeted households, with full elimination achieved in the Northern...
Parliament calls on departments to implement initiatives to tackle illegal migration
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mosa Chabane, has urged government departments to implement all the plans outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa to address illegal migration.
In a statement on Sunday, the Chairperson said the plans should be implemented urgently, as many...
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
UNICEF and the FFC sign an agreement aimed at improving the well-being of vulnerable children.
Ramaphosa said the responsibility for enforcing immigration laws rests with the state alone.
Drug dealing, immigration offences dealt a blow in E Cape police operations
Police in the Sarah Baartman District in the Eastern Cape have arrested 139 suspects for a range of crimes, including drug dealing, robbery with aggravating circumstances and immigration offences.
The operations, which were conducted between 1 and 7 June, led to the arrest of 35 undocumented foreign...
The AI stethoscope was tested by Project Impilo at a school screening day in Joe Slovo, Cape Town
The municipality failed to account before the North West Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
The defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is expected to call a new witness…
Gauteng police spokesperson says two unlicensed firearms and ammunition were recovered.