Tau emphasises importance of transformation of SA’s economy

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, says the transformation of the South African economy is critical and that there is no room for apology in pursuing it. Tau made these remarks during a meeting with the Royal Chancellor of the Zulu Nation, Inkosi Malusi Zondi and the Royal Economic Council in...

DPSA notes GEMS contribution adjustment

Public Service and Administration Minister, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, has noted the recent announcements by the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) and organised labour regarding the adjustment of the 2026 contribution increase. The Minister said that the period leading up to this outcome was characterised by intensive engagements and,...

Trio arrested for alleged possession of precious metals

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the arrest of two senior officers and a civilian, allegedly linked to the illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals.This follows an intensive investigation by the Gauteng Counter-Intelligence Operations (GCI-OPS).The arrests were effected over the weekend by...

Four rescued in Durban building collapse

Four people have been rescued from the scene of a building collapse in Durban on Saturday, the KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department said.“To date, four people have been successfully extricated and have received medical attention. The department wishes all who are affected a speedy recovery,” the...

 Finance Minister engages Joburg Mayor

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has met with the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Dada Morero, to discuss serious concerns the National Treasury has raised regarding the City’s finances.“These concerns relate to financial sustainability and compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (MFMA) by the metropolitan...

Flood relief efforts continue in Nelson Mandela Bay

As part of ongoing flood relief efforts, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor Babalwa Lobishe has visited displaced families at the Phase 1 Informal Settlement and Anovuyo Shelter in Wells Estate.“Relief assistance, including blankets and mattresses were provided to affected residents. The municipality continues to work with all...

SALGA urges public to have their say on Local Government White Paper 

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is calling on the public to actively participate in the process of redefining the next phase of local governance by submitting inputs into the Reviewed Draft White Paper on Local Government. The call follows the publishing of the draft document for public...

 SAWS issues warnings for adverse weather

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 8 weather warning for disruptive rainfall in the Western Cape.The adverse weather, according to the weather service, is expected to lead to the flooding of roads, bridges and formal and informal settlements, mudslides and danger to life due to fast flowing rivers.

 These...

Deputy President to address anniversary of Kumkani Hintsa kaKhawuta

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver a keynote address at the Inaugural King Hintsa Annual Salutation and 191st Anniversary Commemoration of Kumkani Hintsa kaKhawuta.“The memory of His Majesty King Hintsa, Aah Zanzolo!, will now be commemorated on an annual basis, in a comprehensive programme of...

Sixteen suspects nabbed in police operations

Sixteen people have been arrested, and counterfeit goods worth more than R17 million were seized in recent police operations.Spearheaded by the National and Provincial Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Units, multidisciplinary teams carried out 33 takedown operations across the Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, and the Western...

Concern over escalating mental health crisis

The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has expressed deep concern over the escalating mental health crisis affecting men and boys across South Africa.In a statement on Sunday, the Minister called for urgent societal, institutional, and community-based interventions to tackle what...

NPA welcomes two life sentences imposed on school general worker

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the two life sentences handed down by the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court to Muthi Lazarus Ratlhogo, a general worker at a primary school in Mamelodi West in Pretoria.This is after Ratlhogo was convicted of two counts of rape of a seven-year-old learner. The court...