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Government moves to tackle student housing disputes
The Department of Human Settlements and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at addressing growing disputes between student tenants and landlords in the rental housing sector.
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane announced the planned agreement when she...
Many undocumented migrants were arrested in Ekurhuleni and had their businesses closed.
The postponement is to allow the state to file supplementary heads of argument.
Human Settlements tables R26.9bn budget amid housing delivery push
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has tabled a R26.972 billion budget allocation for the 2026/27 financial year, which outlines ambitious housing delivery targets, despite mounting fiscal pressures and a growing housing backlog.
Presenting the department’s Budget Vote in Parliament on Wednesday, Simelane...
Government develops policy to strengthen performance, service delivery
Government is developing a policy that will help introduce laws to create a clear national planning system and improve accountability across government.
According to Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, this will enable the Department of Planning, Monitoring and...
Statistics South Africa published the 2025 General Household Survey focused on the metros.
Taxi boss Madoda “Joe Ferrari” Sibanyoni is accused of extortion and money laundering.
Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock was shot and killed in the Johannesburg CBD in December 2025.
DFFE advances inclusivity within the forestry sector
In the 2025/26 financial year, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment transferred the management of eight plantations to local communities to foster land ownership and create economic opportunities in the forestry sector.
According to Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts, who...
NYDA to launch ‘Phanda Thursday’ youth outreach in Mpumalanga
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) will officially launch its national youth outreach initiative, bringing services, opportunities and support closer to communities in Mpumalanga.
The initiative — Phanda Thursday — will be launched on Thursday, 28 May, at the Sasol Club in eMbalenhle, Secunda. It will be led by...
Trump’s decision to increase the number of refugee admissions brings the total ceiling to 17,500.
A two-week scholar transport strike in the Ngqushwa Local Municipality has disrupted classes.
SAMED and Gauteng Department of Health set to engage on outstanding payments on Wednesday
DFFE drives youth development by providing employment opportunities for graduates
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Narend Singh says government is not only creating job opportunities for young people, but also building the next generation of environmental professionals.
“During the 2025/26 financial year, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the...
IEC launched its communications campaign for the Local Government Elections (LGE) on Wednesday.
Lawyer for Lekompo musician Shebe, appeals court failed to properly consider new facts.
DFFE allocated R9.127 billion
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp has tabled his department’s 2026/27 Budget Vote, which amounts to R9.127 billion.
“Every rand in this budget has been allocated to protect ecosystems, strengthen climate adaptation, improve environmental regulation, and support inclusive economic growth and job creation,” the Minister...
Foreign nationals expected to file an urgent application against the municipality and its mayor
Joint Durban CBD operation closes non-compliant businesses
A high-impact multidisciplinary law enforcement operation on Monday led to the arrest of 23 undocumented foreign nationals and the closure of five non-compliant retail outlets operating along Dr Pixley KaSeme and Anton Lembede streets in Durban.
The operation formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen compliance with...
Heirs Insurance Group has launched Prince AI, a multi-language generative AI assistant, becoming the first insurer in Nigeria to deploy such a tool and setting a new benchmark for AI-driven customer engagement in the country’s insurance sector. The launch comes as the group approaches its fifth anniversary. Prince AI delivers instant responses to customer inquiries […]
Applications are now open for the 2026 Africa Health-Tech Accelerator, a pan-African programme designed to support early-stage startups building innovative healthcare technology solutions across the continent. The accelerator is organized under the Africa Health ExCon platform and aims to help health-tech founders scale impactful innovations through mentorship, training, investor access and...