MDDA to hand over digitised broadcast studio to Icora FM

The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Board will on Friday, hand over a newly digitised broadcast studio to the community radio station Icora FM in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.

The handover will be led by Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong, who chairs the MDDA Board.

The upgrade forms part of the MDDA’s...

Kubayi to brief media on developments at IDAC

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, together with the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Andy Mothibi, will host a media briefing on the current developments at the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). 

The briefing is expected to be held on Thursday afternoon at the...

Grant beneficiaries under review to be paid on 7 August

Social grant beneficiaries whose payments are under review will receive their August grants on Friday, 7 August, one day after the normal three-day payment cycle, according to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA).

The agency said in a statement that beneficiaries whose grants have been flagged for review will not be...

SADC countries urged to step up self-reliance in health response

Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, has urged Southern African countries to urgently transition towards financial self-reliance to sustain their HIV responses as traditional international donor streams begin to recede.

Phaahla made the assertion at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat...

Very cold, wet conditions set in on Wednesday

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says very cold and wet conditions with light snowfall are expected to set in from Wednesday evening in places over the Eastern Cape, southern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, southern Free State and the Lesotho border.

The weather conditions are due to the passage of a cut-off low weather system, which...

SAHRC calls for action following wastewater pollution finding

After an investigation uncovered the significant contamination of rivers, estuaries and coastal waters in parts of the Eastern Cape, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has directed the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality to submit an emergency intervention plan to address the matter.The Commission has...

Team SA wins 16 medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Team SA started Wednesday with 16 medals in the bank at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, thanks to the swimming team’s performances at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow.

The team continued its winning streak on Tuesday, adding another five medals and taking Team SA’s tally in the pool to 16.

According to the Team...

Partnership strengthens food security efforts for Marikana residents

As Mandela Month draws to a close, the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in partnership with Sibanye-Stillwater and the Mineworkers Development Agency (MDA), has launched a food garden initiative in Marikana, aimed at improving food security and promoting community self-reliance.The...

Commission to launch report on BEE trends

Transformation performance across major sectors of South Africa’s economy and evidence-based insights that challenge common misconceptions about black economic empowerment are among the themes of a research report that will be launched by the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission today.The Research Report on South...

DPSA to launch Batho Pele AI Chatbot

Public Service and Administration Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi will lead the launch of the Batho Pele artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot, a new digital tool aimed at giving public servants instant access to public service policy updates, circulars, legislation and other important information.Friday’s launch of the chatbot is the brainchild...

Man arrested in multi-million-rand motor vehicle licensing fraud case

Authorities have arrested a man believed to be part of a cartel behind a multi-million-rand fraud scheme involving the licensing of motor vehicles.

The man allegedly assisted vehicle owners to fraudulently renew vehicle licences using the National Traffic Information System (NaTIS) from his private residence.

He...