Social grant beneficiaries The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) is calling on government to increase social grants. The IEJ has cautioned that the current grant amounts are far below the national poverty line, leaving millions unable to afford their most basic needs, including food. According to Statistics South Africa, the minimum required to afford basic daily nutrition currently stands…
Transnet locomotive on tracks Two former Transnet executives are appearing in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court, in Ekurhuleni after handing themselves over to police this morning. Their appearance is linked to an alleged fraudulent R93 million locomotive tender. In 2012, Transnet went on a tender for the acquisition of the more than 1 000 locomotives….
About 8000 Gauteng Education Assistants will not receive their stipends on time. This is due to an ongoing data verification process. The Gauteng Education Department says participating schools have confirmed placements for Education Assistants and submitted their validated data. The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) wishes to notify the public, particularly Education and General Assistants,…
Performers at last year’s festival Businesses in Mpumalanga are gearing up for the Innibos National Art Festival to be held in Mbombela this week. The annual festival is known for attracting thousands of visitors to the province’s Lowveld region. Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism CEO, Linda Grimbeek, “Innibos brings about R90 million into…
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola will lead South Africa’s delegation to the 4th International Conference on the Financing for Development Summit that is taking place in Seville, Spain, starting this Monday. A statement from the Presidency says the event aims to address new and…
Accused in Mark Lifman’s murder appear in court Two men accused of the murder of alleged underworld crime boss and businessman, Mark Lifman, will appear in the George Regional Court in the Western Cape today. Lifman was gunned down in the parking lot of the Garden Route Mall in November last year. The accused were arrested…
The Randburg Magistrates’ Court The Randburg Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg will today hear the bail application of 12 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members accused of killing Hawks Specialist Investigator, Lieutenant-Colonel Frans Mathipa. He was shot and killed while travelling on the N1 near Hammanskraal in August 2023. At the time of his death,…
Police making an arrest Over 15 000 people have been arrested in the past week as part of the police’s nationwide Operation Shanela. Police also seized 2 349 rounds of ammunition and 115 firearms. Suspects have been arrested for various serious and violent crimes ranging from murder, attempted murder, rape as well as business and…
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula addresses the party’s Colloquium on Progressive Internationalism at Freedom Park in Pretoria on June 24, 2025. African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has disputed accusations that the party is using the National Dialogue to try to retain power. Mbalula was speaking on the sidelines of the OR…
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge listens as the Judicial Conduct Tribunal continues. WARNING: This report may contain information that might upset some readers and viewers. The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge has heard that the complainant, Andiswa Mengo tried to resist the alleged advances, but…
