SATURDAY, 18 APRIL 2026, 00:30
Small business to come to the fore at LED Summit
Unlocking opportunities for small, medium, and micro enterprises (MSMEs) will come to the fore as the two-day National Local Economic Development (LED) Summit gets underway.President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the first day of the summit, which is being held at the Birchwood Hotel in Gauteng.“Deliberations will focus on...
Martha Rantsofu was shot execution style while at a tyre shop in Vanderbijlpark last month.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as SA ambassador to the United States
Accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Bongani Ntanzi, was on the stand on Tuesday.
Indaba places effective disaster management under the spotlight
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa emphasised on Tuesday that adopting prevention-oriented, proactive strategies is essential for disaster management.“By prioritising risk assessment, mitigation efforts, and community preparedness, we can significantly reduce the potential...
A report identified irregularities in how the programme was managed in the 2021/22 financial year.
SA strengthens intelligence coordination with National Centre for Intelligence Coordination
By Dikeledi Molobela
Government has taken a significant step to bolster national security and intelligence integration with the official launch of the National Centre for Intelligence Coordination (NCIC), a move aimed at enhancing the country’s ability to anticipate, detect and neutralise...
A church elder is accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in Soweto on Good Friday.
Agulhas precinct to boost tourism and advanced inclusive conservation
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has officially handed over the newly-developed Agulhas Precinct in the Agulhas National Park, marking the completion of an R82 million infrastructure project aimed at boosting tourism and local economic development.
Speaking at the southernmost tip of Africa on Tuesday, the...
Police believe the incident may have been a targeted killing.
North-West businessman, was hospitalised on Monday after allegedly suffering a heart attack.
Lucky Maduna stabbed and killed his wife with a broken beer bottle at a local tavern.
The court found that Khawula wrote defamatory and untrue accusations about Malema and his wife.
Ledwaba says he accepted no money when presiding over the Molefe’s bail application.
Advancing skills development to meet 4IR demands
Government has established a Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) lab and a Centre of Specialisation in Mpumalanga for artisan training as part of efforts to cultivate a capable, skilled and competitive South Africa.“These centres connect education with industry, empower young people with forward-looking skills, and position Technical...
NC strategically placed to be South Africa’s next growth region
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has described the Northern Cape as strategically positioned to become South Africa’s next major growth region.
Addressing the second day of the Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference in Kimberley, Tau said the global race for green hydrogen is no longer...
Federal police say the gang was liable for other kidnappings and armed robbery across the region.
KZN digital access programme to boost learning
KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has launched the Provincial Treasury Digital Access Programme (DAP), an initiative aimed at expanding access to digital learning tools and infrastructure, with a particular focus on schools in rural and under-resourced communities.The programme, unveiled on Monday at the Sizani Combined...
Talks on efforts to accelerate climate change adaptation underway
The Government of South Africa is hosting representatives from Kenya, Ghana, and the Netherlands in Johannesburg for discussions on strengthening national action to adapt to climate change impacts.
“Successful adaptation requires an integrated approach. This includes factors that turn adaptation planning into...
Motorists are urged to exercise caution when transporting children.
Alleged TERS fraudster has assets preserved
The Special Investigating Unit has secured preservation orders for assets belonging to Nako Mang Trading Enterprise CC after the company allegedly submitted R19 million worth of fraudulent claims to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) under the COVID-19Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS).The claims were discovered by the...