Councillors call for tangible results from Ditsobotla recovery plan
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana hands over the Financial Recovery Plan (FRP) to Ditsobotla Local Municipality…
Temu fined $232 mln for breaching EU rule on sale of illegal products
Temu logo. Chinese online retailer Temu has been fined $232 million for not doing enough to stop the sale of illegal products, EU tech regulators said on Thursday, following the first part of a wide investigation. Further penalties could follow in the coming months as a result of a nearly two-year investigation under the Digital…
Councillors call for tangible results from Ditsobotla recovery plan
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana hands over the Financial Recovery Plan (FRP) to Ditsobotla Local Municipality Mayor, Molefe Morutse. Councillors in the Lichtenburg based Ditsobotla Local Municipality in the North West have urged national government to ensure that plans for the municipality result in tangible developments. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana officially handed over the revised financial…
Madlanga Commission’s second interim report heads to Ramaphosa’s desk
President Cyril Ramaphosa looks on during a media briefing, at the Union Building The second interim report from the Madlanga Commission is expected to be handed to President Cyril Ramaphosa this Friday. Ramaphosa established the Commission in September 2025 following allegations of corruption and political interference in law enforcement agencies. Since its establishment, 60 witnesses…
Broos targets getting Bafana past the group stages
Bafana Bafana Coach Hugo Broos. Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says his primary goal is to guide South Africa beyond the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and rewrite the country’s football history. Broos has acknowledged the tough challenge ahead, with South Africa drawn in Group A alongside Mexico, South Korea and…
Manamela defends decision to place NSFAS under administration
Minister Butil Manamela speaking at a government event. Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has defended his recent decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration. He appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training to account about the rationale behind the decision. Manamela highlighted various governance…
Motshekga pays homage to fallen SANDF soldiers
SANDF commemoration of fallen soldiers Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga says United Nations Peacekeepers Day serves as an important reminder of the sacrifices of South African soldiers deployed in conflict zones across the continent. She was speaking at commemorations honouring fallen peacekeepers and their families at Debrug, in Bloemfontein. She says the day…
Four people injured after police van collides with tractor in Limpopo
[File Image]: Parts of a vehicle seen at an accident scene. Four people have been injured after a police van collided with a tractor on the N11 at Roslyn farm outside Groblersdal in Limpopo. The injured, three awaiting trial prisoners and an officer have been taken to hospital. Transport Department spokesperson, Mashudu Mabata, says the…
SA may see three more interest rate hikes in 2026: SARB
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago speaking at the Monetary Policy Committee on 28 May 2026. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has indicated that in the worst-case scenario, South Africans may see three more interest rate hikes this year. This scenario accounts for higher food inflation on the back of higher fuel prices, elevated fertilizer…
Ramaphosa hands over 300 title deeds to residents in Setlagole
President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during a ceremony to handover title deeds residents of the Setlagole community in the Ratlou Local Municipality in North West on 29 May 2026. President Cyril Ramaphosa has handed over 300 title deeds for low-cost housing to residents of the Setlagole community in the Ratlou Local Municipality in the North West….
Parliament’s oversight mechanisms requires strengthening: Didiza
National Assembly (NA) Speaker Thoko Didiza after tabling Parliament’s Budget Vote on May 28, 2026. National Assembly (NA) Speaker Thoko Didiza says Parliament’s oversight mechanisms require strengthening and proper resourcing. She was delivering Parliament’s Budget Vote on Thursday. Didiza says this will enable the legislature to have early warning signs in place to ensure a…
