When Sergeant Sinovuyo Seti pinned on his new rank at Mitchells Plain Police Station last week, the celebration extended far beyond the station walls. His family and the community were overjoyed.

Deputy Minister Morolong to undertake a working visit to Kenya

The Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong will undertake a working visit to Nairobi, Kenya, where he will strengthen bilateral cooperation in the communication space with the East African nation.“The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between South Africa and Kenya in the areas of...

Eskom initiates consultations on supply interruption to 14 municipalities

Eskom has initiated a public consultation process on its intention to interrupt electricity supply in some municipalities.

The power utility explained that the move is aimed at addressing “escalating municipal debt, protect affordability, strengthen financial sustainability and advance sector...

Tshwane communities urged to exercise caution during thunderstorms

The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department is urging communities to exercise caution as thunderstorms are expected on Friday 06 March 2026.This as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 4 weather warning for severe thunderstorms. The weather service issued the warning for Gauteng...

Sonja Josiah Ntuli appointed as Mpumalanga Director of Public Prosecutions

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Sonja Josiah Ntuli as the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Mpumalanga.

In a statement on Thursday, The Presidency said the appointment was made in terms of section 13(1)(c) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act, following the consultation processes required...

SASSA urges beneficiaries to respond to 30-day notice for grant reviews

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is urging social grant beneficiaries to respond to a 30-day notice requiring them to visit the agency’s offices for a review, warning that failure to comply may lead to grants being suspended or terminated. According to the agency, beneficiaries are formally...

Higher Education Helpdesk resolves over 55 000 student queries

More than 55 000 student queries have been resolved since the establishment of a student and stakeholder Helpdesk by Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, in August 2024.

The Helpdesk was established to serve as an interface between the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector, students...

Bronkhorstspruit gets water relief as government intervention delivers new borehole

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will this morning officiate the handover of a newly completed borehole in Bronkhorstspruit, Tshwane, as part of government’s interventions to increase water supply to the area.

The handover will take place at the Indlu Yokuthula Service Center in...

A 47-year-old Cape Town man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the rape of a man and the attempted rape of another at a shelter for homeless people in Akasia, Pretoria.

Anti-corruption forum launched to safeguard South Africa’s water sector

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) have launched the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF) aimed at strengthening the fight against corruption and safeguarding the country’s water resources.The establishment of the forum follows findings from 16 SIU...