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Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu has died of Covid-related complications, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced today. Mthembu died earlier this morning, aged 62. “It is with deep sorrow and shock that we announce that Minister […]
Although Kaizer Chiefs coach, Gavin Hunt did his best to shield his underperforming team during their lean start to the season, it was inevitable that the pressure was mounting on the players to perform. Chiefs […]
Limpopo health department has ordered more oxygen ventilators as the health system has been put under strain due to a rapid increase in Covid-19 cases. The acting head of the provincial health department, Ntodeni Ndwamato, […]
A number of hospitals, clinics, police stations, and exam centres in Mpumalanga are experiencing a telecommunications blackout amidst a tender battle in the province. At the centre of this blackout is a five-year telecommunication tender […]
PSL newcomers Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila are running the risk of ending up going down the drain as one of the clubs whose lifespan in the top tier of South African football lasted just a single […]
Unsuspecting used vehicle buyers are purchasing cars without knowing they have been previously written off because the registration code of the vehicle, possibly through fraud, bribery and corruption, has not been amended to reflect this. […]
A 91-year-old pensioner has been evicted from a house she has lived in for more than a decade after it was sold for a second time to a senior ANC leader in her area. Elizabeth […]
The SA Social Security Agency (Sassa) has told the parliament that it has no money to reinstate and extend the temporary disability grants that lapsed last month. Dianne Dunkerley, Sassa’s executive manager responsible for grants […]
A man who allegedly tried to rob a motorist using toy gun was shot dead by his intended victim, who pulled out a real gun. The incident happened in Stout Road next to the Faraday […]
Local songstress Yvonne Chaka Chaka came under fire for a comment on Twitter regarding the coronavirus vaccine. Since President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the adjusted level 3 lockdown in late December last year, South Africans find […]
An increase in demand for coffins is placing immense pressure on funeral parlours, forcing them to delay burials as they wait for supply. Since the beginning of the festive season, the funeral industry has been […]
The marking of millions of matric exam scripts has been completed ahead of schedule in some provinces, the department of basic education announced recently. According to the director of national examinations, Priscilla Ogunbanjo, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, […]
Fresh from being nailed for racially discriminating against African and Indian private health practitioners, the country’s three major medical schemes now face a class action lawsuit from their victims. The independent panel that investigated allegations […]
An elderly foreman based at a plot in Zastron, Free State was recently subjected to a horrific farm attack. Simon Makhota, who works on the black-owned property, became the latest victim of rural crime in […]
Minister of higher education Blade Nzimande says about 16 public universities have not completed last year’s academic programmes whereas 10 others have completed all teaching and learning activities. Nzimande recently announced that the 2021 academic […]
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has recently expressed concern over a new challenge facing hospitals, a shortage of oxygen. Mkhize conducted site visits at various Gauteng hospitals, including Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Tshwane. The […]
The Miss SA organisation has clapped back in defence of its latest crowned jewel, Shudufhadzo Musida after she was scrutinised on social media for posting too many bikini pics amongst other things. The organisation has […]
Popular Johannesburg eatery The Local Grill will be unable to keep its doors open beyond the end of January if the alcohol ban continues, its owner Steven Maresch said in court papers on Tuesday. Maresch’s […]
South Africans should brace themselves for the worst year of load-shedding yet in 2021, with Stage 8 being a possibility before the end of winter. This is the view of power and mining expert Ted […]
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the South African Police Services (SAPS) will be deployed to different sites where the COVID-19 vaccine is set to be administered across the country. These are just […]
The family of a 78-year-old Covid-19 patient, Agnes Mokgwakgwa recently lodged a complaint with Mediclinic Tzaneen after Mokgwakgwa was left unattended for a week at Mediclinic Tzaneen. According to the family, Mokgwakgwa was placed in […]
Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi has commended Helpmekaar Kollege school management in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, for reconsidering the reopening of the school amid the raging Covid-19 pandemic. Lesufi was at the school on Monday morning […]
An interim report released recently has found three medical aid schemes guilty of racial discrimination towards black medical practitioners. In early 2019, a number of healthcare providers and members of Solutionist Thinkers and the National […]
Weather experts in South Africa are bracing for heavy rains over the next few days should a tropical depression developing offshore Madagascar make its way towards Mozambique and other parts of south-eastern Africa. The South […]
Now that Level 3 lockdown has been extended to 15 February, citizens feel that the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (UIF TERS) should continue to provide relief until then. Western Cape Minister of […]
Both SANDF soldiers and SAPS officers have been accused of ‘going overboard’ this week, after mass arrests of non-mask-wearers were made in Limpopo. Members of the Modimolle community in Limpopo have been told to come […]
Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize is calling for a continued ban on the sale of alcohol. This comes as various stakeholders in the liquor industry called for the resumption of alcohol sales, saying that this would […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has come out to set the record straight on the rumours that he has been working on a plan to oust ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule. The president said that the ANC needed […]
The murder trial of six learners and two adults accused of the February 2019 murder of Thoriso Themane was postponed to Monday at the high court in Limpopo, the National Prosecuting Authority said. Themane, a […]
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident where a man was shot dead outside a post office in Isipingo Rail on Tuesday. According to Dheven Govindasamy, of PT Alarms Tactical Unit, a lone […]
Student bodies and Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande are at loggerheads over the provision of laptops. The South African Students Congress (Sasco) has threatened to take Nzimande to court in a bid […]
Taxi drivers are among those to be prioritised for the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available in the country. It’s estimated that 69% of South African households use minibus taxis to commute daily. Health Minister […]
Limpopo taxi operators say they are not able to regularly disinfect their taxis without the Covid-19 emergency relief funds which were promised to them by the Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula last year. Over R1-billion […]
The Govan Mbeki Municipality’s water supply has been throttled amid claims that it owes RandWater money. The high lying areas in Secunda, Trichardt and Kinross have been hit the hardest – some faced with intermittent […]
The matric class of 2020 should not panic, universities will be opening way after the National Senior Certificate results are released, said Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Blade Ndzimande. “Do not panic, university […]
Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt has labelled his team’s congested fixture list as “crazy”. Speaking after Chiefs’ recent 2-1 victory over Cape Town City, the Amakhosi’s third game in the last seven days – and […]
Media personality Somizi Mhlongo-Motaung recently took a swipe at journalists. The star used his Instagram account to put a City Press journalist and Sunday World editor on blast. This started when Julia Madibogo of City […]
Parents across various social media platforms expressed varying points of view, ranging from disappointment and frustration to applauding the government for acting in the best interests of the country. The Department of Basic Education recently […]
Independent schools will not be delaying or closing schools as recommended by the Department of Basic Education, says Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa executive director, Lebogang Montjane. Montjane said just as they did last […]
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) has welcomed the recent conviction and sentencing of Lerato Mmanoko Matlamela, 33, and Lorraine Thantsha, 25, for fraud. According to Limpopo provincial spokesperson for the Hawks, Captain Matimba […]
Two suspects have recently been arrested for illegally refining gold in Mpumalanga. According to Hawks spokesperson, Captain Dineo Sekgotodi, the men, aged 17 and 34, were busted by a team comprising the directorate’s serious organised […]
A group of unemployed youth from KwaBokweni in Mpumalanga recently blockaded a road calling for the removal of the MEC for Safety and Security and the Head of the Department. The two are accused of […]
Gauteng police have confirmed that a formal case of rape has been opened against DJ Fresh, real name Thato Sikwane and Euphonik, real name Themba Nkosi. This comes after a mystery woman, who goes by […]
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila’s problems are far from over as a few players are refusing to train with the team because of outstanding salaries. It is alleged that Lerato Lamola, Mogakolodi Ngele and Edgar Manaka are […]
South Africa’s coronavirus rules call for fast burials, or preferably cremation, for those who die of Covid-19. But funeral parlours say it can take weeks, and though they are under pressure, it’s not their fault. […]
Veteran radio, TV broadcaster, and former Ukhozi FM station manager, Dr Welcome Nzimande has passed away. Ukhozi FM’s Acting Station Manager Sbongi Ngcobo confirmed that Nzimande died in the early hours of today after a […]
Media personality and entrepreneur Sbusiso ‘DJ Sbu’ Leope has put South Africa on the world map by breaking the record for the Longest Marathon Radio Music Show. The nine-day experience saw DJ Sbu broadcast in […]
The cops in Mahwelereng outside Mokopane in Limpopo province have recently launched a manhunt for a murder suspect following the gruesome discovery of the bodies of a woman and a two-year-old child. According to Limpopo […]
The funeral service of BaPedi King Victor Thulare III will be broadcast live on the SABC and other major broadcast channels on Sunday. Arrangements have also been made for the service to be streamed live […]
The Gauteng Traffic Police have arrested three men for allegedly dealing in dagga in Alberton North near Funny Farm, Ekurhuleni. The three men aged 30, 40 and 44 respectively are facing charges relating to the […]
The Department of Health has reported 18 507 new Coronavirus infections, which brings the nation’s total to 1 296 806 since the outbreak. Meanwhile, 712 more people died due to COVID-19 fatalities on Thursday, pushing the […]
A Covid-19 case has also led to the closure of Hazyview Police Station after one of the employees at the station tested positive for the virus. As a result, members of the public are advised […]
Two suspects (33) and (42) were recently arrested by members of Protea Coin Security on Wednesday the 13th of January 2021 at Clenco Mine, in Ogies. They were allegedly caught red handed stealing diesel from […]
The Department of Basic Education has recently announced that reopening of schools will be delayed by two weeks. This comes after the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic hit South Africa and resulted in over […]
A Covid-19 case has led to the closure of Bushbuckridge Police Station, this comes after an employee tested positive for the virus. As a result, members of the public are advised to make use of […]
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize, has called on managers at the South African Post Office (Sapo) to ensure that COVID-19 protocols are adhered to. This […]
A 21-year-old man who was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and murdering a 16-year-old girl at Mavalani village, outside Giyani, on Christmas Day, has recently appeared in court. Spokesperson, Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe said the man appeared […]
EFF leader Julius Malema has reiterated the party’s controversial call for the opening up of borders to foreign nationals from neighbouring countries. Speaking during the party’s briefing on Thursday, Malema slammed the government for the […]
South Africa has lost another icon, Wandi Nzimande, the co-founder of famous streetwear and lifestyle brand Loxion Kulca. Ndimande’s death was confirmed by local radio station Kaya FM, where he worked as a DJ. “It […]
A man who was shot and assaulted allegedly by two officers is suing the police for R200,000 for trauma and injuries he suffered during the ordeal. George Mamosadi, 42, of Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, was shot in […]
Teacher unions have requested an urgent meeting with basic education minister, Angie Motshekga amid fears over the rising number of infections in the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The unions said this would be […]
The SABC has dismissed claims that it will be closing down its radio services, particularly African-language stations. The broadcaster also said that reports that African-language news bulletins on free-to-air television channels were being discontinued “are […]
The Mashile family was happy when their daughter gave birth to Rethabile four months ago. However, the excitement recently ended in tears when the family discovered that the mum had kept the baby’s decomposing body […]
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has lashed out at Uganda’s government for banning the use of social media and has also condemned the continued intimidation of opposition leader Bobi Wine. President Yoweri Museveni is seeking […]
The organisation Parents Against Opening of Schools believes rushing children back to school will place educators and learners at risk of contracting Covid-19. Vanessa le Roux said the group was formed after the lockdown was […]
The national opposition and the Western Cape government have both demanded that Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu be held accountable for a chaotic approach to managing the temporary disability grants. The payments lapsed this […]
When Lerato Mabuso found out she was pregnant, she was over the moon to be a mother. But little did she know it would be a dreadful experience. Mabuso knew her child would stand out […]
It seems Hungani Ndlovu has not been offered any salary hike by Scandal and he is not returning to the show. This comes after Scandal! producer; Sanele Zulu confirmed the rumours as fake news. “Any […]
Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates captain, Jimmy Tau is off the singles’ market. The 39-year-old is engaged to girlfriend Tsholofelo Mhlongo, 26, after a few years of dating. The two, according to those close […]
Social media sensation, Lasizwe Damuza has rubbished claims that he deactivated his Twitter account due to cyber bullies. The “Lasiziswe: Fake It Till You Make It” star topped the trend list last week after trolls […]
As the country’s second wave of Covid-19 infections continues to rise at an alarming rate, more South Africans are starting to experience the effects of the deadly virus. Local actress Florence Masebe recently revealed the […]
By Sam Wright By now you’re likely very aware that WhatsApp, the popular messenger app most people use on their smartphones, has pushed a privacy policy update. You have until 8 February to accept the […]
An 80-year old woman was recently hacked with a hoe and locked inside her house which was then set alight by a mob that had accused her of being a witch. The incident happened in […]
The highest speed in 2020 was recorded on the N1 near Ventersburg in the Free State, where a motorist was caught travelling at 242km/h. Limpopo traffic police recently arrested a driver of a Mercedes-Benz who […]
The Liberty Fighters Network (LFN) supported by anti-masks and vaccines groups recently submitted court papers against government. The Civil rights organisation submitted their application against Cooperative Government and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister, Nkozasana Dlamini-Zuma, who […]
The Department of Basic Education said the original school reopening dates remain in place for now even though the cabinet may later decide otherwise. Nearly two weeks into the new year, parents, teachers and learners […]
South Africa’s plans to photograph and fingerprint every baby born in the country for a digital register could lead to data leaks and identity theft without robust safeguards, rights experts said. The Department of Home […]
Local actress Lindiwe Ndlovu passed away at her home on Monday, her management company has confirmed. Ndlovu, who was just 44 years old, was well known for her role in 2011 film ’Winnie Mandela’. Although […]
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams is defending the government’s recent plan to extend the payment of television licence fees to viewers who watch DStv and Netflix on their mobile devices. Ndabeni-Abrahams was responding […]
The government has agreed to open new applications for temporary disability grants following mounting pressure from opposition parties and civil society organisations. Recently, Sassa appealed to more than 200 000 beneficiaries of the potential temporary […]
South African Football Association (Safa) President, Danny Jordaan said he does not believe that fans will return to local football stadiums any time soon due to the spike in Covid-19 cases. He said the nation […]
The mission has been accomplished for runner Themba Mathebula who has completed more than 450km to raise funds so that learners can start the new academic year with school shoes and sanitary pads. Mathebula started […]
A police constable recently appeared in court on a corruption charge for allegedly demanding R20,000 to release a vehicle stolen during a house robbery in Pretoria. The arrest of the 43-year-old policeman from the Silverton […]
The Department of Water and Sanitation has warned South Africans against flocking to the country’s dams and rivers as an alternative to the beaches. This comes after a government ban on the use of some […]
Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, has expressed concern at what he described as reckless behaviour exhibited by some bathers on Cape Town’s beaches. He said that this flies in the face of the country’s efforts […]
Law enforcement officials have discontinued more than 1 800 vehicles from operating on public roads. This follows the discovery that these vehicles had major defects that placed the lives of other road users at risk. “Some […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa says to achieve true reconciliation, the country must first overcome poverty, inequality and underdevelopment that affects the country’s majority. “True reconciliation will not be possible unless we address the many ills in […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated epidemiologist and Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on COVID-19 Proffessor Salim Abdool Karim on being awarded the 2020 John Maddox Prize. “It is an honour to congratulate Prof Karim […]
South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, has welcomed the unanimous judgment of the Constitutional Court confirming the revenue collector’s right to withhold taxpayer information. The position was confirmed in the matter of Public […]
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 infections has increased to 883 687 after 10 008 new cases were recorded, the latest data showed on Wednesday. According to Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, the country has […]
The latest weekly report by the Department of Water and Sanitation shows that dam levels in the Eastern Cape are sitting at 51% after the recent torrential rains. “With more rains expected in the run-up […]
Government has announced tighter level 1 lockdown restrictions nationwide, with effect from midnight tonight. This as the country enters the festive season amid a second wave of rising COVID-19 infections. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the […]
South Africa is set to receive initial vaccines from the COVAX facility to cover 10% of its population in the early part of 2021. President Cyril Ramaphosa made this announcement during his address to the […]
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), will today launch a R19 million programme to protect unaccompanied and undocumented children. The Children on the […]
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has embarked on a process to merge some of its entities in line with the state-owned enterprises (SOE’s) rationalization plan. These mergers are in line with last year’s […]
The total number of confirmed Coronavirus cases now sit at 866 127 after 5 163 people were confirmed to have contracted the virus on Monday. The Western Cape has the highest number of active cases […]
Police in Limpopo are investigating a case of theft after the skeletal remains of Precious Magabane went missing from a government mortuary. Magabane was killed in 2018 but her dismembered body was only discovered in […]
Tributes have been pouring in from South Africans for football player, Motjeka Madisha, following his death in a reported car accident this past Saturday. South African soccer fanatics are mourning the death of the 25-year-old […]
A 19-year old young lady from Witbank is the winner of ‘Idols SA’ season 16. Zama Khumalo walked away bagged herself R1 million in cash, a recording contract from Kalawa Jazmee, Samsung products to the […]
My fellow South Africans, It is just 11 days since I last addressed you. Then I reported on the signs of a resurgence of coronavirus infections in various parts of the country. On that day, […]
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in Mpumalanga for stealing diesel from rail, port and pipeline company Transnet. According to the hawks, that the guy and his co-accused were drawing off the fuel from a […]
South Africa has recorded 7 999 new COVID-19 cases while a 170 more people lost their lives, bringing the country’s total tally to 860 964 and the COVID-19 death toll to 23 276. The Eastern […]
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has urged motorists to remain vigilant on the roads during this festive season following three major crashes this past weekend. “They are urged to choose daytime driving and to […]
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has launched the Sand Water Extraction project to benefit the communities of Kuranta and Sekhiming Villages in Limpopo. The project, undertaken in Mopani District Municipality is implemented […]
The Basic Education Department says it will approach the courts to challenge aspects of the judgement handed down by Judge Norman Davis, which set aside the matric national rewrite. On Friday, Judge Davis set aside […]
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in Mpumalanga has called beneficiaries of the Care Dependency and Temporary Disability Grants, who feel that their situation has not changed and thus cannot work, to come to […]
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has expressed deep concern on the arrest of one of its employees for alleged corruption. The employee, Sello Lentsoane, was arrested on 3 December with his co-accused Christian Chann […]
Eskom has announced that it achieved progress in some key areas of the business, setting it on a path to operational and financial stability. According to the power utility, this is based on the interim […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa is today participating in a one-day Southern African Development Community (SADC) consultation meeting being held in Maputo. The meeting follows the SADC Organ Troika Summit recently held in Gaborone, Botswana, on 27 […]
Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, is pleading with South Africans travelling to the Northern hemisphere countries to exercise caution as most nations are deep in the second wave of […]
The Pretoria high court has ruled that the two leaked matric exam papers must not be rewritten. Judge Norman Davis has set aside the basic education department’s decision to have the two leaked matric papers […]
A 27-year-old Polokwane woman has recently been sentenced to 23 years in prison for orchestrating her mother’s murder. Violet Mabina and her two co-accused, Brian Ndlovu (24) and Wilmington Shumbayaonda (27) appeared in the Polokwane […]
Following the surge in the number of new Covid-19 infections and the second wave in four provinces, the Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu recently gave an update on the decisions the department has […]
As the country enters the festive season, the water situation appears to be fairly stable, with dam levels recording 62,2% this week. According to a weekly report on dam levels by the Department of Water […]
South Africa’s restaurant industry is currently in talks with the government about the on-site sale of alcohol over the December holiday period. The Restaurant Association of South Africa (Rasa) said it has been asked to […]
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), together with its research partners, is currently conducting the first leg of the National COVID-19 Antibody Survey (NCAS). President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Minister of Higher Education, Science and […]
While the better-than-expected latest gross domestic product (GDP) figures indicate that more people became employed in the third quarter of 2020, this does not mean that South Africa is out of the woods, says the […]
An amount of R13.5 billion has been disbursed through the special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant to more than six million eligible beneficiaries. Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu on Friday said of the […]
Government has reiterated its commitment to participate in all COVID-19 vaccine initiatives to make sure South Africa also benefits. Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Director-General Phumla Williams has cautioned citizens against relying on untested […]
The ruling party’s top leaders recently snubbed ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule’s public announcement. Last Month, Magashule made a public announcement that the party’s upcoming birthday rally would be held in his hometown, Bloemfontein. Magashule made […]
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has welcomed Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke’s finding that the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) had markedly improved the disbursement of COVID-19 relief funds. In the first report, late former Auditor-General (AG) […]
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula is expected to sign a ground-breaking partnership with alcoholic beverage producer Distell, that will further intensify road safety efforts. The Ministry and Department of Transport, together with the beverage company, will […]
Scandal! actor Hungani Ndlovu, who plays the popular charactor of Romeo, has left the show, e.tv has confirmed. Marketing manager Makatseng Mokomoe has confirmed that Ndlovu has resigned from the soapie, but said there was […]
The 65-year-old academic and amapiano star, Olpha “Gee Six Five” Selepe has died, just weeks after finding fame across Mzansi with her hit single Obani Labantu. The sad news was confirmed by her niece Sbu […]
The Tshwane University of Technology Enterprise Holdings (TUTEH) has recently partnered with Plastics SA to transform the plastic market. Plastics SA plays an active role in the growth and development of the SA Plastics Industry […]
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Nomalungelo Gina has recently made a clarion call to liquor traders to adhere to COVID-19 regulations in order to arrest the second wave of the pandemic. Gina […]
South African National Parks (SANParks) recently celebrated Captain David Simelane, South Africa’s first black game capture rated pilot. Nicknamed “Blackhawk, Simelane completed his game capture rating, which is an endorsement on his pilot license, with […]
The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane recently led the South Africa’s youth delegation to the BRICS Meeting of Ministers and Heads of Executive Authorities Responsible for […]
The Minister of Basic Education Ms Angie Motshekga recently announced that due to the Maths Paper 2 and Physical Science Paper 2 being leaked, pupils throughout the country will have to rewrite them. However, education […]
Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder, David Mathebula has returned to his roots in Limpopo as he searches for the next big soccer star among the youth of Giyani and the surrounding areas. He recently joined Tshakhuma […]
Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have agreed to postpone the remaining matches in the current Betway One-Day International (ODI) Series. The decision was taken jointly by the two […]
The Police in Mpumalanga are looking for the driver of a truck following the discovery of a stolen Ford Ranger double cab bakkie hidden in a load of traditional brooms on a truck heading to […]
The Minister of Basic Education, Ms Angie Motshekga recently gave an update on the progress of the combined matric examination. Motshekga said that it has become necessary for the department on the developments in the […]
The Coronavirus pandemic continues to grip South Africa as 4 116 more people were confirmed to have contracted the virus, pushing the cumulative total cases to 814 565. The Western Cape has the highest number of active […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness at the recent death of South Africa’s ambassador to Senegal, Lenin Magigwane Shope. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Presidency said ambassador Shope passed away at his official […]
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has concluded a successful working visit to Nigeria. The Minister visited the West African country to meet with his Nigerian counterpart, Chief Timipre Sylva – Minister of State […]
African Union Chairperson, President Cyril Ramaphosa, has rallied for support of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) which comes into operation in January 2021. “Our continent is one of the fastest growing markets in […]
Cabinet has again urged the public to report any form of corruption they become aware of. On Wednesday, South Africa will join the rest of the world in commemorating International Anti-Corruption Day. The day raises […]
With the festive season fast approaching, Cabinet has expressed extreme concern about the spike in the number of new COVID-19 infections in the Eastern Cape and parts of the Western Cape. Government attributes the rise […]
The Deputy Ministers of Trade, Industry and Competition, Nomalungelo Gina and Fikile Majola, will on Monday launch the National Anti-alcohol and Substance abuse campaign at the Namakwa District Municipality Council Chamber in Springbok, Northern Cape. […]
All learner’s licences, driving licence cards, temporary driving licences and professional driving permits, which expired from the start of the lockdown, have been granted a further grace period until next year. “All learner’s licences, driving […]
For the first time in the country’s history, matriculants will sit for a national rewrite of two examination papers after they were leaked. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga made the announcement during a media briefing […]
The Department of Health has issued an urgent announcement to all parents and learners who attended Ballito Rage event to get tested for COVID-19 after it was identified as a super-spreader event. “We confirm that […]
If South Africa was to ensure that the recovery of its economy and society in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic is meaningful, then the country should ensure that every citizen is included and that […]
Justice Minister, Ronald Lamola has announced an increase in regional courts that will adjudicate civil disputes as of December 2020. Until recently, regional courts heard more serious criminal offences and civil disputes including divorce matters. […]
48-year old Collen Fakude from Boikhutso, Bushbuckridge was recently sentenced to 154 years imprisonment and three life sentences for various rapes and robberies. He was sentenced by the Nelspruit High Court on Wednesday, the 2nd […]
Police management welcomes life sentence imposed against a man who murdered his girlfriend in a bus. NELSPRUIT – The police management in Mpumalanga has welcomed the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court’s sentence to a […]
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has reiterated its commitment to finding solutions to the financial challenges that have seen South African Airways (SAA) staff salaries unpaid for months. In a statement issued on Friday, […]
Expert in the education sector have mixed views on the decision to bump up by 5% marks for the 2020 year-end exams in grades 4 to 9. But, said the department of education, extra help […]
In A society where women and children are treated with disdain and violence, the courts can no longer be seen to be sympathetic or soft on the perpetrators. In addition, nothing but life imprisonment can […]
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has announced an increase in regional courts that will adjudicate civil disputes as of December 2020. Until recently, regional courts heard more serious criminal offenses and civil disputes including divorce matters. […]
Former deputy Hawks head in KwaZulu-Natal, Simon Mzayifani Madonsela, has been sentenced to eight-year imprisonment after he was found guilty on two counts of corruption. He was tried and sentenced by the Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes […]
Dr. Nomathemba Mokgethi has been announced as the new Gauteng MEC for Health. Gauteng Premier David Makhura made the announcement as the province bolsters its COVID-19 response. Mokgethi, who has been moved from the Department […]
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has called on South Africans to unite in confronting racism, gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), and other intolerances such as tribalism and anti-foreigner sentiments. “Reconciliation is […]
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, has called for the introduction of volunteer exchange programmes for youth. She called for the programmes to target young women, young diplomats, […]
Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza have announced that the country is currently experiencing outbreaks of locusts in the Free State, Northern Cape, and Western Cape. “Control measures are currently being implemented […]
The Limpopo province will host the Spar National Netball Championship which will be taking place from the 7th to the 12th of December. The championship, which is normally held in August, had to be postponed […]
Former Eskom group capital head, Mr Abram Masango recently told the commission of inquiry into state capture that he believed that Matshela Koko monitored his movements in 2015 following a meeting the two had with […]
The Mpumalanga Department of Human Settlements says the R138 million grant it received from the national department will boost its plans to accelerate the servicing of sites. This was said by the Acting Head of […]
There is a growing concern over witchcraft allegations against women and children that is said to be fuelling human trafficking in Africa. In 2009, the Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRCee) acknowledged the […]
A recognition ceremony for those who lost their lives to Gender-Based Violence and the COVID-19 pandemic was recently held at the Union Buildings Amphitheatre in Pretoria. When giving his address, Deputy President, Mr David Mabuza […]
Two siblings recently drowned in a public swimming pool in Barberton, Mpumalanga. The siblings, June Khumalo and Elvis Khumalo, aged 31 and 33, were allegedly swimming while under the influence of alcohol. According to the […]
A 31-year-old man was recently arrested in connection to the leaked 2020 Maths Matric Exam Paper 2. According to the Minister of Basic Education, Ms. Angie Motshekga a Hawk’s Serious Corruption Investigation led to the […]
The Cabinet has recently approved two measures that will assist in addressing threats to the country’s biodiversity. The National Protected Areas Expansion Strategy and the revised National Biodiversity Framework were approved at a virtual cabinet […]
Limpopo police have launched a manhunt for an inmate who allegedly killed a police officer, stole money from the police station safe, and then escaped. According to a police statement, the incident happened in Mutale, […]
The premier of Mpumalanga, Ms Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane recently unveiled 67 ambulances at a ceremony that was held at Mbombela Stadium. Mtshweni said these new vehicles will help in ensuring that patient transport is efficient, safe […]
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor says violence and harassment in the workplace deprives employees of their dignity and that it is a gross violation of human rights. Pandor said this […]
South Africa on Sunday reported 2 563 new COVID-19 cases and 38 deaths. The latest figure is down from the 3 198 cases recorded on Saturday. This brings the total number of cases since the outbreak to 787 702, […]
While South Africa has made significant inroads in reducing HIV related deaths and new infections, the country is far from reaching the 2016 goal of a 75% reduction in infections by 2020. The concession was […]
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has welcomed the probe launched by the Department of Health into the forced sterilisation of HIV positive women at state hospitals. The Commission said it has noted with interest […]
The Gauteng Education Department has placed a total of 181 119 (81.48%) Grade 1 and 8 learners who had applied for admission through the online admissions placement process. The online admissions application period commenced on […]
Every employer has an obligation to create a safe and conducive environment to fight the burden of harassment in the workplace. International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, stressed that this duty rests […]
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu have allocated an additional R588 million to four provinces in an effort to speed up the upgrading of informal settlements and servicing of stands to accelerate the […]
The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr David Mahlobo, has called for urgent intervention by officials of his department, Modimolle-Mookgokong Local Municipality and the management of a disused tin mine with a view to […]
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has clarified that the appointment of its Chief of Staff, Nthabiseng Borotho, was above board. This comes after recent media reports alleged that Borotho did not have the required […]
The Premier of Mpumalanga Province, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, Education MEC, Mr Bonakele Majuba and Human Settlements MEC, Ms Norah Mahlangu , led a delegation of the Provincial Government to the family of a grade six […]
The Hawks have pounced on an OR Tambo Municipality official in connection with the COVID-19 Relief Fund tender fraud worth over R4.8 million. Whippery Services Manager, Phumzile Johnson Gwadiso, 48, was on Friday morning arrested […]
Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu, has relaunched the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Command Centre, a 24-hour facility in Salvokop, Pretoria, which addresses a variety of emergencies such as indecent assault, physical violence, rape, abandonment of children […]
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has appointed a new National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Chief Executive Officer. After an extensive search, the Minister concurred with NSFAS’s decision to appoint Andile […]
he Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Department of Water and Sanitation’s Forensic Audit Unit have concluded 42 investigations into the department’s financial irregularities amounting to R3 billion during the 2019/2020 financial year. The SIU […]
Deputy President David Mabuza has called on rural communities and emerging farmers to exercise restraint and not occupy land that has been advertised for land reform purposes. The Deputy President said this when he responded […]
Cederburg Municipality manager, Henry George Slimmered, was on Thursday released on R20 000 bail by a Western Cape magistrate following his arrest for alleged corruption related to the procurement of COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE). […]
Deputy President David Mabuza says cost saving is key to Eskom’s turnaround strategy and the power utility aims to save R55.6 billion over the next three years. He said this when he fielded oral questions […]
Deputy President David Mabuza says government will closely monitor the R10.5 billion allocated to the South African Airways (SAA) business rescue practitioners to ensure that it is being put to good use. The Deputy President […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to strengthen the government’s risk reduction strategies and disaster management frameworks, systems, and personnel, says Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister made the […]
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will release additional funding from its coffers for qualifying university students who require additional months to complete their academic year. This comes after the NSFAS received no additional […]
A recognition ceremony for those who lost their lives to Gender Based Violence and the COVID-19 pandemic was recently held at the Union Buildings Amphitheatre in Pretoria. When giving his address, Deputy President, Mr David […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the recent arson attacks affecting the road freight industry. A truck driver was shot and killed, another one injured, and a truck set alight in Leondale, east of Johannesburg, on […]
South Africa has reported 3 250 new COVID-19 cases as the virus continues to spread nationwide, which brings the total number of infections to 775 502. Meanwhile, Gauteng, which has been reporting the least number of […]
The Gauteng MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure, Jacob Mamabolo, has called on taxi industry leaders to continue to comply with the COVID-19 protocols, as volumes of movement are expected to increase during the […]
The Department of Water and Sanitation has appealed to rural communities, who don’t have access to potable water, to take the opportunity of harvesting rain water during summer to sustain them through dry conditions. The […]
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has urged motorists to use Black Friday to fix their vehicles as holidaymakers prepare for long-distance travel during the festive season. According to the RTMC spokesperson Simon Zwane, unroadworthy […]
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Transport, Mosebenzi Zwane, has expressed concern at the attacks on delivery trucks in the country. According to reports, a number of trucks were recently torched between Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. […]
In moving tributes on Tuesday afternoon, Members of Parliament took turns to remember the late Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu, whom they described as the epitome of accountability and ethical leadership. The news of Makwetu’s passing, who […]
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has warned that South Africa must find means to control its debt crisis urgently. The Minister made the declaration during a virtual discussion of the Bloomberg Capital Markets Focus: South Africa […]
South Africans have been encouraged to buy local products this festive season as this could contribute to improving the country’s economy. “People who loosen their purse strings during the upcoming holiday season and buy local […]
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has called on healthcare workers across the country to go beyond the call of duty to care for victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The call comes as the world […]
Deputy President David Mabuza has called on South Africans to wear a black armband, a ribbon, or any sign that signifies an act of mourning in order to demonstrate solemn respect for those who have […]
The Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation recently held a strategic planning session in Pretoria. Speaking at the session, the department’s Minister, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu said the maintenance and development of water infrastructure is […]
As part of the Disability Rights Month (DRAM), the National School of Government today, recently started rolling out an accredited five-day Basic Project Management course for employees with disability in the public sector. The principal […]
The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has partnered with Nedbank to empower 40 000 informal fruit and vegetable traders to help them to restart their businesses. In a total contribution of R40 million, qualifying […]
After a statement which was issued by a Member of Parliament calling for Minister Zulu and the CEO of SASSA to account on the more than 1 500 City of Johannesburg employees who were found […]
The Department of Employment and Labour has welcomed the judgment by the Constitutional Court affirming the right of domestic work to be covered for injuries sustained in employment. The judgment by the apex court affirmed […]
The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize recently announced that South Africa currently has a of 797 679 COVID-19 cases. He said 2 270 new cases have been identified since the last report and that 58 […]
The Minister of Tourism, Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubani recently brought the domestic travel to Mpumalanga Province. The minister visited various attraction sites and establishments around the province. These included Kruger National Park and the sub-tropical Hazyview […]
Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has called on all men to partner with women in solidarity as the country tackles the many health and social challenges facing humanity. Mkhize made the call during the second […]
Members from the office of the South African Police Minister, the Department of Safety and Security, the Mpumalanga SAPS, the Department of Social Development, the Department of Health, Bushbuckridge Local Municipality mayor Ms Sylvia Nxumalo, […]
South Africa is currently mourning the death of kwaito star, Mshoza, real name Nomasonto Maswanganyi, Mshoza passed away today (Thursday) but the cause of death has not yet been revealed. The 37-year-old raise to fame […]
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, the Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana, and other senior officials of the Department recently held an urgent meeting with the board of the SABC. According to […]
The Council of Education Ministers recently held an urgent meeting to discuss the progress of the Combined Matric Examinations. Speaking at the meeting, the Basic Education Minister, Ms Angie Motshekga said the department worked hard […]
Commuters in Gauteng were left stranded as taxi drivers took to the streets to protest against the non-payment of the R1.3 billion COVID-19 relief fund for drivers and the refusal for the South African National […]
Following a recent announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has announced that it will start processing the latest and last round of Covid-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme Benefits (Covid-19 TERS) applications […]
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries’ Environmental Association Assessment Practioners’ Association of South Africa (EAPASA) recently held its first general meeting. Speaking at the meeting, the department’s deputy minister, Makhotso Sotyu explained that 2020 […]
The Department of Employment and Labour has warned members of the public to be on the lookout for companies which fraudulently use the logos of the department in order to deceive the public into believing […]
The government has recently confirmed that fugitives, Mr Shepherd Bushiri and Ms Mary Bushiri did not leave South Africa aboard a flight on which President Lazarus Chakwera and his delegation travelled. President Chakwera undertook a […]
The family of the late, world-renowned photographer, Mr Sam Nzima, will gather at the Hilltop Assembly Church in Mkhuhlu, Bushbuckridge, on Saturday, 14th November 2020, to commemorate his belated birthday and celebrate the Honorary Doctorate […]
From the beginning man has been known to be a social animal, we communicate and interact with each other on a daily basis. The ways of interacting with others, especially those who are far away […]
The Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Buti Manamela, says the department has rolled out a multi-model approach to support students to regain lost time and finish the academic year. Manamela told the […]
The Department of Water and Sanitation has recently reported that the week-long rains that soaked large parts of South Africa have had a positive impact on the average country’s dam levels, increasing them from 60,9 […]
“Black Friday may be very different from previous years but remember to buy local” says Proudly South African. The local brands’ marketing organisation says even though this year’s Black Friday is expected to be blacker […]
Deputy President David Mabuza has announced that the government will introduce a programme which will help revitalise township and rural economies. Mabuza said this new programme, which will be launched in the next financial year, […]
After months of battling the COVID-19 pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country is now transitioning from relief to recovery. Writing in this week’s edition of his newsletter, the President said when the National State […]
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has opened a case of fraud against a Western Cape non-profit organisation that allegedly illegally received close to R5 million in the COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS). In a […]
With South Africa halfway to meeting its target of achieving R1.2 trillion in investments, this year’s annual South Africa Investment Conference will not only push for more investment but will also take stock of the […]
The South African Football Association (SAFA) national Executive Committee has approved the decision to support Dr Patrice Motsepe as a candidate for the position of President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). “His […]
The Chief Electoral Officer of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), Sy Mamabolo, says everything is ready and in place for the by-elections taking place in 95 wards across 55 municipalities in all nine […]
With the annual Black Friday shopping extravaganza just under two weeks away, Proudly South Africa has urged shoppers to mainly purchase locally manufactured products. In a statement, Proudly South Africa said: “This year’s Black Friday […]
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa has congratulated Master KG on winning the Best African Act Award at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). “We are exceptionally proud of Master KG, who took […]
The Department of Basic Education says it has issued a circular to accompany the revised protocols for schools to implement when managing possible and confirmed COVID-19 cases in schools during the matric examinations. The department […]
South Africa has recorded 1 372 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the country’s cumulative number of cases to 737 278. Of the 20 deaths reported on Sunday, one was reported to have occurred in the past […]
The Eskom Political Task Team, led by Deputy President David Mabuza, has urged consumers to pay for municipal services to ensure municipalities meet their debt obligations to Eskom. The task team met on Friday and […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended congratulations to President-elect Joseph R. Biden of the United States following elections held on 03 November 2020. “South Africa looks forward to working with President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect […]
The newly appointed chairperson of the SADC Elimination 8 Health Minister’s Council, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, has called on communities to remain vigilant in the fight against malaria while battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Mkhize, who […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa’s health services crisis could worsen as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc. According to the WHO’s preliminary analysis, there is a sharp decline in five key essential […]
South Africa’s energy sector and industrialisation opportunities for economic recovery will take centre stage at the upcoming virtual Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) 7th Biennial Conference. The virtual two-day conference, which starts on […]
For the first time since the establishment of the University of South Africa (UNISA) 148 years ago, the university has appointed its first female Principal and Vice-Chancellor (VC), with effect from 1 January 2021. […]
Education Quality Assurance Council, Umalusi, has given assessment bodies the greenlight to administer the 2020 matric exams. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the matric exams will have a late start, beginning on 5 November with […]
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has called on affected voters to come out in their numbers to register to vote for the upcoming 24 municipal ward by-elections scheduled to take place across the country on […]
Clients and beneficiaries of the Compensation Fund pension have until the end of October to validate their details to avoid the termination of their benefits. The Director of Compensation Benefits, Nokuthula Sihlangu, has since appealed […]
Claims that government has set aside relief funds to thank farmworkers for working during lockdown are false and should not be entertained, the Limpopo Department of Employment and Labour said on Friday. According to the […]
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has announced an interim board of the reputationally battered Cricket South Africa (CSA). Tasked with salvaging the reputation of the organization for the next three months are […]
Despite significant strides made by the government to soften the blow of the COVID-19 pandemic, more still needs to be done to assist the vulnerable as the country faces a risk of resurgence. Minister of […]
Improved tax collection and administration continue to be an important element in achieving fiscal consolidation, the National Treasury said on Wednesday. It said despite several years of mismanagement, the South African Revenue Service continues to […]
The country’s security cluster has received a boost in its crime-fighting efforts, with National Treasury unveiling various budget allocations in the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), tabled by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni on Wednesday. […]
The South African government is exploring options to ensure access to COVID-19 vaccines when they become available, says the National Treasury. The commitment is contained in the 2020 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, delivered to Parliament […]
In an effort to manage the effect of reductions in planned expenditure, relative to the 2020 Budget, the provincial equitable share will be reduced by R209.7 billion in the next three financial years. The share […]
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni faces a tough juggling act this afternoon when he presents the 2020 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament. The MTBPS will be his second budget presentation since the tabling […]
The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has commended the Department of Basic Education for the work done to ensure that Grade 12 learners are ready for the upcoming National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination next week. […]
Five suspects arrested in connection with the murder of the late Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa, have appeared at the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court this morning. Meyiwa was shot and killed on 26 […]
Police management has welcomed the hefty sentence handed down by the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court on Monday to a man who brutally murdered a toddler for soiling himself. The accused, Boy Nhleko, 29, […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially unveiled a statue in honor of the late struggle stalwart and global icon Oliver Reginald Tambo at OR Tambo International Airport. Unveiled on Tuesday, the nine-meter tall bronze statue of […]
A senior government official is among 11 suspects expected to appear in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court in connection with dubious land deals amounting to almost R124 million. “It is alleged that during February 2012, a […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the South African Police Service for the breakthrough in the investigation and arrests in the murder case of former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa. On Monday, which […]
Exactly six years to the day that former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa, was shot dead, five suspects have been arrested for his murder. The breakthrough was announced by Police Minister Bheki […]
All the top-up amounts for the social grants, including Old Age, Disability, War Veterans, Child Support, Foster Child, and Care Dependency, will stop next month. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) on Monday said […]
The Minister is the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, has congratulated the newly crowned Miss SA. Shudufhadzo Musida, 24, from Limpopo walked away with the Miss SA 2020 title on […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will continue to invest in transport infrastructure systems that will carry people safely and in a manner that will contribute to economic growth. In his weekly newsletter on Monday, the […]
Two traffic officers, who allegedly demanded a bribe of R5 000, from a truck driver, are expected to appear in the Temba Magistrate Court today. The traffic officers were arrested by the National Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit […]
Law enforcement agencies, accompanied by Police Minister Bheki Cele, on Sunday morning shutdown a Johannesburg club violating various COVID-19 lockdown regulations. In videos posted on Twitter by Police Ministry spokesperson, Lirandzu Themba, and Gauteng Provincial […]
African Union Chairperson, President Cyril Ramaphosa, says while the African Union COVID-19 Response Fund has to date raised USD 44 million – more still needs to be done. “I want to thank all the countries […]
South Africa’s COVID-19 death toll now stands at 18 968 after 24 people succumbed to the virus on Sunday. Of the latest fatalities, five occurred in the past 48 hours, said Health Minister, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, […]
The trilateral negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will resume on Tuesday, 27 October 2020, following a seven-week break. Resumption of the talks follows extensive consultations with the Heads of State of the […]
Rival forces in Libya have signed a permanent ceasefire agreement. The announcement of a ceasefire was made on Friday in Geneva, Switzerland. Welcoming the agreement, African Union Chairperson, President Cyril Ramaphosa, said its enforcement and […]
Thirty-one students from Fort Hare University’s East London campus have tested positive for COVID-19, following a night out partying. According to a joint statement by the university and the Eastern Cape Department of Health (ECDoH), […]
The 200-year-old SA Astronomical Observatory has been unveiled as a national heritage site. It is the place where Cape astronomers first successfully observed the distance to the star nearest to Earth. The facility is the […]
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) on Wednesday joined media houses and advocacy groups around the country in commemorating Black Wednesday. Black Wednesday is the day in October 1977 when the Minister of Justice, […]
South Africa recorded 61 more COVID-19 related deaths on Monday, bringing the death toll to 18 492. Of the latest fatalities, 21 are from the Eastern Cape, 19 from the Free State, eight from the Western Cape, […]
Individual taxpayers, who wish to file their personal income tax return at a South African Revenue Service, branch have until Thursday to do so. “The South African Revenue Service (SARS) reminds individual taxpayers, who wish […]
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has welcomed the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan announced by President Ramaphosa on Thursday. “We appreciate the President’s acknowledgment of the challenges faced by the economy, […]
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has gazetted amendments to Electricity Regulations on New Generation Capacity to enable municipal power generation. Published on Friday, the regulations give effect to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s commitment […]
The Minister of Health, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, and his wife, Dr. May Mkhize, have both tested positive for COVID-19. The couple did their COVID19 tests on Saturday after the Minister started showing mild symptoms. “I […]
South Africa’s Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has been elected to serve as Chairperson of the Partners in Population and Development (PPD). The Minister was elected unanimously at the 25th annual board meeting of the […]
A Setlagole Municipality Manager has been arrested for allegedly failing to follow tender processes in a procurement worth R5.8 million. Cassius Sebatane Sejake, 44, was on Monday nabbed by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation for […]
As South Africa commemorates Media Freedom Day, the government has thanked all frontline journalists who have been working diligently to inform the nation about COVID-19. “Government thanks all frontline journalists who have been working tirelessly […]
The Department of Home Affairs has revised the list of high-risk countries based on a risk categorization model. “We continue to be reminded that the COVID-19 pandemic is still with us and we need to […]
The National Traffic Police (NTP) has shut down a Pretoria company that is allegedly producing fraudulent vehicle licence discs. This comes after the traffic police’s specialised unit, the Falcons, conducted a raid on the premises […]
Employment and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi, has commended the role played by the Labour Health and Safety Inspectorate in wider efforts to combat COVID-19. “A positive takeaway from this is that we will emerge from […]
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) will intensify the monitoring and evaluation of mine health and safety management systems through inspections and audits during the remainder of the year. “As we approach the […]
South Africa has recorded 888 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of detected cases to 693 359. “Regrettably, we report 83 more COVID-19 related deaths – 17 from the Eastern Cape, 43 from the […]
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr. Naledi Pandor, is expected to chair the 37th Session of the Executive Council of The African Union (AU). The two-day session which gets underway today is the first meeting […]
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has launched a toll-free number that will see the public expeditiously lodge misconduct complaints by police officers. Speaking at the launch on Monday, Police Minister Bheki Cele said while […]
National Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sitole, has pledged the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) support to institutions working on rooting out criminality in the service. This comes after Deputy National Commissioner, Lieutenant General Bonang Mgwenya, […]
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr. Blade Nzimande, has released the latest protocols from Higher Health for the 2020/21 examination period in the Post-Schooling Education and Training (PSET) sector. The protocols will guide 26 […]
A high ranking police officer will this morning appear before the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on corruption charges following a pre-dawn raid at her house this morning. Her arrest and appearance relate to the supply […]
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams on Monday announced Darwin Zinzile Nkonki as the new chairperson of the Postbank Board. Nkonki is one of four incoming board members at the Postbank, following approval by […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness at the passing of former Land Claims Commissioner in the Western Cape, Beverley Jansen. Jansen passed away on Friday, 9 October 2020. “Beverley Jansen was a torchbearer in […]
The South African government has expressed its deep sadness following the passing away of Dumisane Lubisi, who worked as the executive editor of City Press newspaper. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Government Communication […]
South Africa has recorded 1 575 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the cumulative number of detected cases to 692 471 as of Sunday. “Regrettably, we report 107 more COVID-19 related deaths: 58 from Eastern Cape, 38 from […]
While South Africa faces a mammoth task of tackling the scourge of violent crimes, the fight will require that all peace-loving citizens stand together not only to condemn these acts but also to work together […]
The deadline for written submissions into the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill has been extended to 30 November 2020. Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services Committee Chairperson Bulelani Magwanishe said the committee had received […]
Gauteng Premier David Makhura has dismissed Health MEC, Dr. Bandile Masuku, for his failure to execute his duties over the procurement of personal protective equipment in the department. “The SIU has found that Health MEC, […]
A 47-year-old woman was arrested on Friday for allegedly defrauding the COVID-19 TERS relief benefits amounting to over R3 million. The suspect who is a Director of Mtititi Drop-in Center allegedly claimed R3.2 million COVID-19 […]
Eskom’s maintenance efforts, which will help reduce load shedding, are likely to bear fruit next year, says Eskom Chief Executive Officer André de Ruyter. Speaking at the two-day Joburg Indaba that concluded on Thursday, de […]
A former police officer, Post Office cleaner, and two civilians were arrested on Wednesday, for alleged corruption and extortion, following a sting operation between the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation Unit and Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit. This […]
Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi, together with law enforcement agencies, are looking into the possible shut down of two illegal schools in Ivory Park, east of Johannesburg. Following allegations that Wisdom English Private School in […]
The number of COVID-19 deaths continues to climb after 160 more people succumbed to COVID-19 on Thursday. Meanwhile, Health Minister, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, has expressed his concern about the noticeable spike in the number of […]
African Union Chairperson, President Cyril Ramaphosa, has called on the continent to rally behind the Federal Republic of Nigeria to be elected as the first African at the helm of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). […]
The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture, and Recreation has reopened the window of opportunity, targeting individuals to apply for the sector relief fund. This second phase is earmarked for individuals running programs within the […]
The Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has urged the public to protect the rights of children. This follows a video that has been making rounds on social media of two women […]
The Department of Health has urged individuals, families, communities, employers and all stakeholders to join the department in its efforts to further strengthen the mental health system. The department made a call as the country […]
COVID-19 has underscored the importance of science as a feature in every household. This was the sentiment shared by epidemiologists Professor Salim Abdool Karim and Dr. Anders Tegnell during the annual Nobel Inspired Public Lecture. […]
First Lady, Dr. Tshepo Motsepe, will participate in the launch of the Kgatlamping Primary “Pink Room” safe space Initiative in Tembisa, Johannesburg. In her capacity as the South African Civil Society for Women’s, Adolescents’, and […]
Deputy President David Mabuza has appointed Madala Masuku as his special advisor. In the fifth democratic administration, Masuku served as the Deputy Minister for Economic Development. Masuku brings to the office of the Deputy President […]
Police Minister General Bheki Cele has welcomed the arrest of the first suspect involved in violent demonstrations by a group of farmers outside the Senekal Magistrates Court in the Free State. This as chaotic scenes […]
Eskom has restored electricity to two Northern Cape municipalities following payments made towards settling their debt. “After being without electricity supply since 06h00 on Tuesday, 7 October 2020, supply to the Kamiesberg and Richtersveld Local […]
Media applicants looking for funding can officially submit their applications for grants to the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) from 15 October 2020. The MDDA will officially open the 2020/21 call for grant funding […]
The South African Council for the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction’s newly established online registration and permit system has gone live. “The South African Council for the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (the […]
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has been granted leave to appeal a High Court decision relating to Eskom’s fourth Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD4). “The National Energy Regulator of South Africa welcomes the […]
In an effort to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the 2020 academic year, Higher Education Minister, Dr. Blade Nzimande, has published a national framework to ensure that the cost for tuition and accommodation will […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to South Africa’s educators for their role in teaching young minds. The President’s remarks came during his keynote address at the South African Democratic Teacher’s Union’s (SADTU) virtual 30th-anniversary […]
The former Venda Building Society (VBS) Bank Chief Financial Officer, Philip Truter, will spend seven years behind bars after pleading guilty to charges of fraud, corruption, money laundering, and racketeering. Truter was sentenced to 10 […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his warmest congratulations to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu who celebrates his 89th birthday today. “I wish Archbishop Tutu a very happy birthday in the company of Mama Leah, the family, […]
A South African Revenue Service (SARS) employee is to appear in court today after allegedly soliciting a bribe from a taxpayer. The official was arrested in a Hawks sting operation on Monday. The employee allegedly […]
Police Minister Bheki Cele has expressed shock and disgust at the vandalism and arson of State infrastructure by a group of farmers during a demonstration at the Senekal Magistrate Court on Wednesday. The events unfolded […]
South Africa has recorded over 17 000 COVID-19 deaths after 40 more people succumbed to the respiratory disease on Monday. Of the latest fatalities, 14 are from the Free State, 12 from the Eastern Cape, five […]
Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has convened an inclusive meeting involving senior immigration officials and ports of entry managers to address challenges arising from the implementation of regulations pertaining to travel into the country. […]
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has opened a case with the relevant authorities after her WhatsApp account was allegedly hacked. In a brief statement on Monday, the Ministry said the hacking had resulted […]
Deputy President and South African National Aids Council (SANAC) chairperson, David Mabuza, has welcomed the appointment of Dr. Thembisile Xulu as the SANAC Chief Executive Officer. Xulu’s appointment follows the resignation of Dr. Sandile Buthelezi, […]
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has congratulated the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for its contribution in shaping the country’s science, engineering and technology landscape. The Minister’s message comes […]
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has announced the release of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Commission Report for public consumption. This comes after Cabinet last month approved the report, which was handed to […]
Transforming patterns of agricultural land ownership is vital not just to address the historical injustices of the past, but to safeguard the nation’s food security, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. Writing in his weekly newsletter on […]
Consumers will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps as the price of petrol is set to decrease by between 23 and 32 cents a litre. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) said […]
As South Africa marks six months since its first COVID-19 case was first reported, the country’s cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases stands at 681 289. On Sunday, 1 573 new people tested positive for […]
South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel, has been elected as the chair of the ministerial body tasked with finalizing negotiations on the terms for the commencement of the preferential trade under […]
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed a 10-year prison sentence handed to a Durban businesswoman for submitting fraudulent Value-Added Tax (VAT) claims. In a statement, the revenue collector said Sheritha Hariram, 55, was […]
Despite budget constraints, the government continues to make strides in prioritizing road infrastructure that adversely affects the livelihood of people, says Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula. The Minister was speaking at the launch of Transport […]
Innovation and the digital economy must be at the forefront of driving economic recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Nomalungelo Gina. “Innovation and digitisation will be necessary […]
Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane and the MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Gabisile Tshabalala, have tested positive for COVID-19 this week. According to a statement, the Premier developed flu-like symptoms on Sunday and was […]
A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test certificate not older than 72 hours and travel insurance are just some of the requirements for travellers to South Africa upon arrival on the country’s shores. On Friday, Transport […]
The National Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture (DSAC) will this coming weekend host two downscaled #IChoose2BActive national events. The events will commence with the National Recreation Day (NRD), and end with the National Big […]
Following the revision of the school calendar, schools will reopen on 25 January 2021, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said. “First, let me confirm that schools will reopen on 25 January 2021; second, the school […]
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has expressed concern for learners who have not returned to school yet, despite schools operating at full capacity under alert level 1 of the lockdown. “We are concerned that there […]
The countdown to the matric examinations has begun, with just 34 days to go until candidates sit for the 2020 National Senior Certificate examinations. The writing of the 2020 NSC examination will start on 5 […]
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has welcomed the announcement of dates for the release of the spectrum by the telecoms regulator, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). This comes after the […]
South Africa has recorded 1 772 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total to 674 339 cases since the outbreak. Sixty-seven more people succumbed to the respiratory disease on Wednesday. Of the latest fatalities, 37 are […]
Six suspects, among them former and current senior government officials, are expected to appear before the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Friday on fraud and corruption charges related to the 2014 Free State Asbestos Project. This […]
As countries across the world grapple with rebuilding their economies amid the destruction caused by COVID-19, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on governments to prioritize environmental conservation. President Ramaphosa made the call during his address […]
With hours to go before the reopening of some borders following the easing of lockdown restrictions, South Africa has released a list of countries from which leisure travellers will not be allowed into the country. […]
Guided by the World Health Organisation’s regulations, South Africa will gradually re-open some its international borders from 1 October 2020 after a six-month closure to manage COVID-19 infection rates. Business and some leisure travel will […]
South Africa will reopen its international borders for travellers from the African continent from 1 October 2020. The decision to open up the country’s borders to Africa is in a bid to facilitate the free […]
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received more than 300 000 applications since the opening date for the 2021 application cycle on 3 August 2020. Briefing media on regulations relating to the […]
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is in the final stages of the preparation for a study to determine the extent of COVID-19 infection in the general population with age-specific prevalence, as determined by seropositivity, […]
With the country having moved to Level 1 of the lockdown, the Department of Higher Education is now in a position to welcome back all university students, including international students who are currently outside the […]
Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Advocate Andrew Chauke, has commended the investigating and prosecution efforts that have culminated in the jail sentence of former crime intelligence head, Richard Mdluli. This comes after Judge Ratha […]
The Hawks have welcomed the sentencing of Nomfundo Petronella Sambo after she pleaded guilty to a string of charges, including falsely claiming to be Deputy President David Mabuza’s niece and implicating him in a murder […]
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has urged people to send through their appeals after experiencing an increased number of rejected applications for the R350 COVID-19 grant. According to the agency, this is attributed […]
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) will from Thursday begin processing COVID-19 TERS applications for the period covering 16 August to 15 September 2020. The payments are part of the government’s basket of services aimed at […]
Despite the South African economy shedding 2.2 million jobs due to the COVID-19 lockdown, unemployment in the country dropped to 23.3% in the second quarter of 2020, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has revealed. This […]
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has rejected the registration of ACTIONSA as a political party, citing the infringement of sections of the Electoral Act as the reason. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the IEC said […]
The Compensation Fund (CF) has to date received 7 966 COVID-19 claims. The CF received 62% (4 929) of the claims, with Rand Mutual having received 35% (2 792) of the claims, while Federated Employers received 3% (23645). From the total […]
Health Minister, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, has underscored the importance of environmental health practitioners as the world marks the 9th World Environmental Health Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Mkhize delivered the keynote address at the World […]
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and Transnet Board chairperson Popo Molefe have sent condolences to the family of Advocate Oupa Motaung, who passed away in hospital on Monday after being admitted eight weeks ago. Motaung, […]
Gauteng Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, has instructed the taxi associations operating at Bosman taxi rank to abide by the law and stop the intimidation that has resulted in some operators being […]
Environment, Forestry, and Fisheries Deputy Minister, Makhotso Sotyu, has urged South Africans to continue to plant and protect indigenous trees in their communities. “The protection of our trees and forests is key to a healthy […]
The first-ever World Table Tennis Championships is coming to Durban in 2023 and to the African continent for the first time since 1939. The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) on Monday said Durban won 90 […]
A total of 188 COVID-19 related deaths were reported on Monday, bringing the toll to 16 586 since the outbreak. Of the additional fatalities, 178 were reported in the Free State, four in the […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government has gazetted ministerial determinations that will enable the development of more than 11.800 megawatts (MW) of additional power generation. This follows commitments government made in the State of the […]
Government is looking at redesigning some of the programmes and projects offered through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) to provide participants with skills required by a digitised new world of work. This emerged from […]
The South African Post Office has assured recipients of social grants that the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) payments will not be affected by the current financial restrained experience by the Post Office. “The […]
The Mpumalanga Department of Education has extended the due date for admission of learners for the 2021 school year to 30 October 2020. This extension is aimed at providing opportunities to parents who were unable […]
South Africa and Mozambique will on Tuesday host a two-day virtual Trade and Investment webinar. The webinar will be held under the theme ‘Developing Afrocentric Solutions and Forging Partnership in Response to COVID-19’. Trade, […]
South Africa has recorded 1 268 new COVID-19 cases bringing the cumulative number of detected cases to 670 766 on Sunday. The Eastern Cape has recorded 88 892, Free State 46 128, Gauteng 219 039, KwaZulu-Natal 118 731, Limpopo 15 270, […]
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Cabinet has approved the publication of the Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (PC4IR) report in the Government Gazette. The report makes proposals to reinvigorate the country’s industrialization aspirations, and improve global and […]
Cabinet has reiterated its determination to fight gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) by strengthening the law and providing psychosocial support and advocacy programs within communities. Based on data obtained through the South African Police Service […]
The Competition Tribunal has approved The Foschini Group (TFG) to acquire Jet stores subject to condition. SAnews reported earlier this month that the deal was one step closer to being concluded after the Competition Commission recommended […]
Parliament has dismissed the Citizen newspaper’s claims that it will fully open for physical meetings on 5 October 2020. In a statement on Thursday, Parliamentary spokesperson Moloto Mothapo said the report is replete with blatant […]
Eskom’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), Jan Oberholzer, has been cleared of all wrongdoing in a payment dispute involving construction company Aveng. A recent high court finding against the power utility in its dispute with […]
A KwaZulu-Natal man has been handed two life sentences and 20 years imprisonment in the Estcourt Regional Court for raping and assaulting his two nieces. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the two victims, […]
Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel says there is a need for the African continent to deepen its levels of industrialization while also addressing strategic vulnerabilities exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This requires more […]
South Africa’s move to lockdown level 1 has been welcomed by all sectors of society including labour, business, civil society, and political formations, says Cabinet. According to a Cabinet statement released on Thursday, the […]
Cabinet has welcomed the recent arrests of suspects in Johannesburg and Cape Town allegedly involved in the theft of copper cables and train signal cables. Police also acted swiftly in arresting people involved in the […]
South Africa recorded 1 861 new COVID-19 cases, while 77 more people succumbed to the disease on Thursday. This brings the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases to 667 049 since the outbreak, while the death […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today engage in discussion with the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu). The meeting will be held at 12h00 at the President’s official residence, Mahlamba Ndlopfu, in Pretoria. The […]
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has encouraged South Africans to protect, care and support senior citizens with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Zulu made the call as the department prepares to commemorate Social Development Month in […]
South Africa has recorded 13 more COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total number to 15 953. Of the new deaths, six were recorded in the Western Cape, three each in the Eastern Cape and Gauteng, and one […]
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is resuming the payment of COVID-19 Temporary Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) benefits from today. TERS aims to put hard cash in the hands of workers to shield them from the […]
The government remains committed to attending to as well as resolving issues of consumer protection. Deputy Director-General of Consumer and Corporate Regulation at the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (the dtic), Dr Evelyn Masotja, […]
A total of 7 360 healthcare workers have contracted COVID-19 since the outbreak in KwaZulu-Natal. While over 70% of health professionals have recovered, 68 have succumbed to the respiratory disease. “May their souls rest in […]
Provincial executives across the country must, together with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), develop and implement early warning systems to identify problems in municipalities and intervene before the problems are exacerbated. The Select […]
All teachers granted permission to work from home due to COVID-19 have been instructed to go back to school from today, now that the country has moved to lockdown level 1. According to the […]
The government says while a ban will be put in place for international countries still experiencing high infection rates when South Africa reopens its border for global travellers, this will be reviewed regularly. Addressing media […]
South Africans will soon be able to give their friends and family the best send-off, as more mourners will be permitted to attend funerals from Monday under alert Level 1. Religious gatherings have also been […]
The Department of Public Enterprise (DPE) on Friday confirmed that government will reprioritise funds to finalise the restructuring of South African Airways (SAA) and the implementation of the airline’s business rescue plan. The DPE said […]
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has set the deadline of 11 November 2020 to clear the backlog of all outstanding by-elections postponed during the COVID-19 lockdown. During this period, by-elections in 96 wards in 56 municipalities […]
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has sent his condolences to the family and friends of Dr Abdulhay Munshi, who was allegedly murdered on Wednesday afternoon. “At a time when the safety and psychological well-being of […]
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has passed the Disaster Management Tax Relief Administration Bill, the Disaster Management Tax Relief Bill and the Prescription in Civil and Criminal Matters (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill. The three […]
South Africa now has 655 572 confirmed COVID-19 cases after 2 128 infections were reported on Thursday. Meanwhile, 67 more succumbed to the deadly virus, bringing the death toll to 15 772. Twenty fatalities are from […]
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has kept the repurchase (repo) rate unchanged at 3.5% per annum. SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago made the announcement on Thursday following a Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. This is […]
South Africa needs to do better at preserving the history of the late kings, queens, and other traditional leaders, the Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Obed Bapela, said on Thursday. Bapela […]
Renowned human rights lawyer and activist, Advocate George Bizos, has been laid to rest at Westpark Cemetery in Randburg, Johannesburg. Bizos, 92, passed away on 9 September 2020. The Bizos family held a private family […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation at 19:00 tonight on developments in South Africa’s risk-adjusted response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The address follows a meeting of the National Coronavirus Command Council on Monday, a […]
South Africa has amended its regulations aimed at protecting the ozone layer. “In an effort to ensure that we close the potential gaps in illegal trade, an amendment of the Regulations Regarding the Phasing-out and Management […]
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) says communal land will play no part in land redistribution, but will rather be transferred to the people who live on it. “Even though communal […]
The government has developed an integrated plan, incorporating all law enforcement and prosecution authorities, to police and secure the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s rail infrastructure. “The re-imagined safety strategy is built on the […]
The Powers and Privileges Committee has resolved to accept external legal opinion on the incident which led to the temporary adjournment of the sitting and delay in the presentation of the State of the Nation […]
A total of 7 199 claims have been lodged with the Compensation Fund for COVID-19 sickness contracted while at work. Of the total claims, 4 595 have been submitted directly to the Compensation Fund (CF) […]
Following recent posts on social media alleging incidents of human trafficking, the National Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sitole, has appealed to anyone with information on these crimes to contact the South African Police Service (SAPS). […]
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has extended the processing of new Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme (TERS) benefit claims for April to September following consultations with social partners at Nedlac. In line with the extension, the […]
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is making progress in meeting its commitment to provide training opportunities for young people in fields such as robotics, data science, and artificial intelligence. A total of 135 […]
Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Michael Seloane says during the Commission’s service delivery inspections conducted in June at selected schools, they found that information about COVID-19 was well disseminated at the school level and there […]
Health Minister, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, has announced the creation of a Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) that will focus on Coronavirus vaccine development. Mkhize made the announcement in a statement on Monday. “In addition to the […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today chair two virtual meetings that will deliberate on the country’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic and the economic recovery plan. The first virtual meeting the President will chair is the […]
There are now 650 749 confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa after 956 were identified on Monday. Meanwhile, 52 more people lost their lives to the disease on Monday. Of the latest deaths, 21 are from […]
South Africa’s nine provinces have collectively employed 13 135 nurses during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Minister, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, said he was pleased with the numbers saying this proves that it is […]
Social grant applicants can now skip long queues thanks to the new South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) online portal launched on Monday. According to SASSA, for now, the pilot project will cover Child Support, […]
The interim employer reconciliation and third party declaration period is now open, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) said on Tuesday. “As part of ensuring that SARS provides certainty and clarity of the legal obligations […]
The production of South African poultry increased by 5% in the first eight months of 2020 when compared to the same period last year. “This is despite the challenges in the operating environment brought on […]
The State Security Agency has noted reports about an alleged plot to assassinate the United States (US) Ambassador to South Africa, Ambassador Lana Marks. “The agency has noted the rising public interest on the matter […]
The Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture says applicants for the second wave of the COVID-19 Relief Fund must be registered as taxpayers. “Despite the opening of the second wave, the department has observed the […]