SUNDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2026, 21:03
Tshwane water reservoirs show gradual recovery
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has welcomed the signs of recovery in water storage levels at several reservoirs in the City of Tshwane, noting that most areas of Region 1 in the north western part of the city are now receiving water as recovery efforts gain momentum.Mahlobo, accompanied by the City’s Member of...
Condolences on passing of Leila Shahid
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences on the passing of Palestine’s first female Ambassador and activist Leila Shahid.Shahid passed away at the age of 76 in France.The President described Shahid’s passing as a “moment of sadness that ripples from the ruins of a brutalised Palestine to places all over the world where we...
Government develops strategy to accelerate industrial projects
Government has developed a Spatial Industrial Development (SID) Strategy to accelerate the rollout of major catalytic industrial projects, which will benefit small businesses and communities across the country’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
The successful implementation of the strategy and its potential positive impact...
The Madlanga Commission will today continue hearing witness testimony.
Hamilton Ndlovu’s appeal over R158m PPE contract dismissed
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a high court judgment dismissing controversial businessman Hamilton Ndlovu’s application to reinstate an appeal against the Special Tribunal decision to set aside a R158 million Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) contract.
The contract was awarded by the National Health...
Well wishes over Ramadan and Lent
President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished faith communities well over Lent and Ramadan.
The period of Lent and Ramadan has coincided this year.
“The start of the Lent period coinciding with the start of Ramadan is a rare occurrence that, at the same time, is a powerful reminder of the deep commonality of faith traditions.
“Though they are observed in...
Government welcomes easing of inflation
Government has noted the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, which show that headline inflation eased in January.
According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), headline inflation eased from 3.6% in December 2025 to 3.5% in January 2026.
“The easing in inflation reflects a combination of stable food prices and lower fuel costs. This...
Limpopo Traffic authorities to confirm number of people killed when bus overturned on N1 north
Families of four South African men who were rescued from Ukraine express gratitude to Ramaphosa
Mkhwebane says her office’s 2022 report lists irregularities and calls for further action.
The men arrived at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport on Wednesday.
Four men who were allegedly lured into fighting in Ukraine have arrived in SA.
A mud rush incident has left five mineworkers trapped underground.
The failure has affected theatre operations but contingency measures are have put into place.
They left the country last year under the pretext that they are going for bodyguard training.
Defence Attorney Piet Tibane says the defence will study the judgment to determine a way forward.
Grade 5 learner, Neo Mokgoatsane died after a goalpost fell on him in Tembisa.
Booysen and 11 others face 2017 Wainstein murder, plus organised crime related charges.
IEC flags generative AI and hyper-local disinformation as risk ahead of local elections
As South Africa prepares for the 2026 Local Government Elections, the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its use in hyper-local disinformation campaigns has emerged as a key concern for the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).
IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya warned that the...
Government committed to localisation in ITP programme
Government committed to localisation in ITP programme
Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy Samantha Graham-Maré has pushed back against misinformation in the public on the role of local players in South Africa’s Independent Transmission Project (ITP) Programme.
The Deputy Minister was speaking at the Disinformation Dialogue...
Steenhuisen calls for urgent resolution to secure sugar mills
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has raised serious concern over the escalating crisis facing the sugar industry following the liquidation of Tongaat Hulett.
Steenhuisen said urgent intervention is needed to secure the operation of key sugar mills ahead of the April crushing season.
According to the Department of...