SASSA fires 14 officials for alleged fraud in Eastern Cape
The agency says it has suffered over R3 million in losses because of fraudulent activities.
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Parly Home Affairs committee backs bigger BMA budget
The committee concluded its two-day oversight visit at the Musina repatriation centre.
Mkhwebane says she will fight bid to have her removed as an advocate
Mkwebane says she is proper and fit to remain as an advocate.
Denosa welcomes the Health Ombud’s report
The report, which looked into the deaths of several health care-workers in KwaZulu-Natal.
Pig farmer’s confession trial adjourned to Thursday
Olivier and his co-accused William Musora are being tried for the murder of two
Death toll at Implats’ 10 Shaft in Rustenburg climbs to 5
Investigations surrounding the incident are underway.
SAPS mum on arrest of Ekurhuleni official
The arrested official is said to have been arrested in Germiston, in Ekurhuleni.
Suspended Ekurhuleni official arrested
The official was placed on precautionary suspension in December 2025.
UKZN orders rewrite of leaked law exams after security breach
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has ordered a rewrite of several law exams.
Deaths of Eastern Cape inititates could have been avoided: COGTA
The fatalities have been recorded in Ntabankulu, Port St Johns, Bizana and Buffalo City.
City of Joburg pledges to settle Eskom and Rand Water debt this month
Mayor Dada Morero money owed to Rand Water and Eskom will be paid.
Treasury launches probe into Madlanga Commission allegations
Treasury launches probe into Madlanga Commission allegations
National Treasury has announced the launch of an investigation into allegations of improper conduct involving a former National Treasury employee.The investigation comes after testimony given at the Madlanga Commission and will be conducted by external forensic investigators.“It has been alleged at the Madlanga...
Tourism Minister welcomes Turkish decision to increase direct flights
Tourism Minister welcomes Turkish decision to increase direct flights
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has welcomed the decision by the Turkish Airlines to increase its direct services between South Africa and Türkiye to 20 weekly flights to strengthen air connectivity between the two countries.
From October 2026, the airline will operate 10 weekly direct flights between Istanbul...
State seeks eight life terms for convicted KwaZakhele mass killer
The state has argued for a life sentence to be handed down
Healthcare worker deaths prompt public sector reforms: Motsoaledi
Motsoaledi says government is reviewing policies affecting healthcare workers.
Report into KZN healthcare workers’ deaths released
Report into KZN healthcare workers’ deaths released
The Health Ombud has found that a series of deaths involving healthcare professionals at public health establishments in KwaZulu-Natal was not as a result of workplace bullying, victimisation, or adverse working conditions at hospitals under investigation.The investigation probed the deaths of six healthcare workers at the Prince...
Cassim to engage Unisa over NSFAS payment delays
Cassim to engage Unisa over NSFAS payment delays
Newly appointed Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim will on Thursday undertake his first official public engagement with a visit to the University of South Africa’s (Unisa) in Pretoria, where he will engage stakeholders on delays in National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) allowance payments.The visit...
Deputy President to launch multi-stakeholder anti-crime council
Deputy President to launch multi-stakeholder anti-crime council
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to officially launch the uMgungundlovu District Municipality’s Multi-Stakeholder Anti-Crime Council on Thursday, as government steps up efforts to tackle crime through stronger community partnerships.
The launch, taking place in Caluza, Pietermaritzburg, will see the...
eThekwini approves host city agreement with Cricket South Africa
eThekwini approves host city agreement with Cricket South Africa
eThekwini Municipality has taken a major step towards hosting matches during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 after Council approved the signing of a Host City Agreement with Cricket South Africa.The agreement paves the way for Durban to host matches during one of international cricket’s premier tournaments,...
Olivier lied to help co-accused go free
Olivier told the Court he was not truthful in his statement, saying he lied to help his co-accused.
N Cape patients face years-long waits as surgical backlog grows
Thousands of patients remain on the surgical waiting list in the Northern Cape.