Ramaphosa axes DA’s Whitfield as deputy minister of trade and industry
President Cyril Ramaphosa has fired deputy trade, industry and competition minister Andrew Whitfield.
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Mpumalanga municipalities face worker backlash over half-paid salaries
Employees at two Mpumalanga municipalities got half salaries while others got paid much later in the day.
Where ocean and flora meet: Explore Western Cape’s top coastal fynbos trails
Whether you’re planning a short weekend hike or a longer adventure, the Western Cape’s coastal fynbos trails offer a truly unforgettable experience.
News24 | Trump demands Israel pardons ‘great hero’ Netanyahu, or abandons corruption case against him
US President Donald Trump called for Israel to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or cancel his trial on corruption charges.
SASSA announces July 2025 social grant payment schedule
SASSA has announced the July 2025 payment schedule, detailing when beneficiaries can begin collecting their social grants.
News24 | Rand rallies to best level in 7 months as Trump’s Fed comment hits dollar
The rand hit levels last seen in November 2024, with the dollar under pressure after US president Donald Trump said he had a handful of candidates to succeed Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell, fuelling rate cut bets.
IN PICS | Alex gets a cleanup as Joburg metro cops enforce city bylaws
The Johannesburg metropolitan police department on Wednesday swooped on the Pan Africa area of Alexandra to enhance bylaw compliance and improve cleanliness.
Zuma takes ANC to court over membership termination
uMkhonto weSizwe president Jacob Zuma has launched a court application challenging the ANC’s decision to terminate his 65-year-long membership.
SASSA announces June SRD payout schedule
SASSA has announced the June SRD grant payment dates and urged beneficiaries to finalise identity verification to prevent any delays.
Gauteng Health raises alarm after babies abducted from Johannesburg clinics
Gauteng Health raised the alarm after two babies were abducted from Johannesburg clinics; both were later safely recovered.
‘Outsider’ cannot turn ANC fortunes around — Mashatile
Deputy president Paul Mashatile says electing an outsider to lead the ANC will not help the party unite its members and revive its electoral fortunes.
‘SA’s wealth not shared equally’
ANC veterans Mavuso Msimang and Snuki Zikalala say the promise that “The people shall share in the country’s wealth” enshrined in the Freedom Charter, which was adopted 70 years ago, has yet to be meaningfully realised.
A better life for all just a pipe dream for Kliptown residents
Bucket toilets that are emptied twice a week, shacks that are built so close to each other that there is no space between them, young unemployed people standing in corners, no electricity and bad roads everywhere.