Tshwane budget reflects recovery in metro’s finances: Modise

City of Tshwane water tankers. Tshwane Finance Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) Eugene Modise says the 2026/27 budget tabled on Thursday reflects the metro’s recovery from past financial instability and demonstrates disciplined planning. Modise tabled the budget amid heckling from opposition benches, with some councillors questioning his suitability to serve as MMC. The budget,…

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Bowlers beware, Sooryavanshi’s best yet to come: Langer

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action at the Indian Premier League match against Lucknow Super Giants at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, India on May 19, 2026. Lucknow Super Giants head Coach Justin Langer is the latest to join the Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fan club, saying bowlers need to worry because the 15-year-old batting sensation is…

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SIU secures R25m settlement over irregular Gauteng school contracts

School learners line up and social distance while getting screened. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured settlement agreements worth R25 million linked to the irregular COVID-19 school sanitising contracts awarded by the Gauteng Department of Education. The agreements follow a 2022 Special Tribunal ruling that set aside irregular procurement contracts worth over R430 million….

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Storm damage hits Garden Route tourism sector

The National Sea Rescue Institute says two men and a woman have died on a farm between Worcester and Rawsonville during heavy flooding. The Garden Route and Little Karoo regions have sustained significant damage following recent storms that affected several towns and tourism attractions. The region’s beaches, national parks and attractions including the Cango Caves…

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