SATURDAY, 28 JUNE 2025, 14:50
Infrastructure development key to economic growth
The Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo, has reiterated that infrastructure development plays a significant role in government’s ongoing efforts to grow the economy, create jobs and deliver services to citizens.
“As the South African government, we have committed significant investments towards infrastructure development....
Princess Masindi is challenging her uncle Prince Toni to ascend the Vhavenda throne.
Death toll from recent floods continues to rise
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has confirmed that the official death toll from the recent floods has risen to 100, following additional recoveries by search teams.
The numbers are likely to increase, as there are still individuals who have been reported missing by their families and search operations continue in the affected...
The City of Johannesburg must find R3.2 billion, which it has agreed to pay Eskom.
Dinku matter was postponed to 7 July 2025 for a formal bail application.
Officials are at the scene of an accident where teachers were killed in the Eastern Cape.
One-hundred people died in floods that hit the Eastern Cape two weeks ago.
New plant breeders’ rights regulations come into effect
The Department of Agriculture has announced the commencement of the new Plant Breeders’ Rights Act, 2018 (Act No. 12 of 2018) and its regulations with effect from 1 June 2025.
This comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the proclamation of the new Plant Breeders’ Rights Act, 2018 (Act No. 12 of 2018) after the approval...
Beth Arendse appointed as BASA’s new CEO
Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) has announced the appointment of Beth Arendse as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2025.
With over 25 years of leadership experience in South Africa’s creative and cultural sectors, Beth brings visionary insight, strategic expertise, and an unwavering commitment to inclusive...
Eskom, City Power resolve billing dispute
City Power and Eskom have reached an agreement over their long-standing electricity billing and debt dispute.The two parties have been in dispute regarding the amount owed to Eskom as debt and how the power utility bills City Power for bulk electricity supply.During a media briefing on Tuesday, the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr...
Africa launches second phase of phytosanitary programme to fight crop pests
The Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), has unveiled the second phase of the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP).
APP is an initiative of the IPPC and FAO, which aims to...
Home Affairs rolls out upgraded National Population Register from 1 July
Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, on Monday announced that the department will on 1 July 2025 begin the rollout of an upgraded National Population Register (NPR) verification service to all companies and government users to verify identities with speed and reliability.
This enhanced service, which will...
Operation Shanela nets 15 372
Over 15 000 individuals have been arrested in the ongoing Operation Shanela operation, said the South African Police Service (SAPS).According to the SAPS, these successes stem from proactive policing tactics, including high-visibility patrols, roadblocks, stop-and-search initiatives and intelligence-led suspect tracing.From 16 -22 June 2025, 15 372...
Western Cape, Northern Cape residents urged to be cautious amid cold front
Communities have been urged by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, to be cautious as an intense cold front is anticipated to impact parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Wednesday to Friday.
According to the South African Weather Service...
The damage was caused by the devastating floods that hit the province two weeks ago.
To advocate for workers’ rights and human dignity within the criminal justice sector.
Deputy President to speak at G20 youth roundtable in Johannesburg
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will address the high-level Group of 20 (G20) intergenerational roundtable hosted by the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) on Friday in Johannesburg.
The roundtable is part of South Africa’s G20 Presidency and will focus on promoting equity, enhancing capabilities, and...
Five people are on trial for former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa’s murder in 2014.
The ongoing battle for the Vhavenda kingship continues at the Polokwane High Court in Limpopo.
The Auditor-General of SA as the chair wll lead G20 summit of Supreme Audit Institutions.
The aim is to update on the finalisation of the SANEDI report regarding the payment dispute.