Traffic officers conducting a road safety operation. The KwaZulu-Natal Transport MEC, Siboniso Duma, says they will continue with road safety inspections until the end of this month to ensure safety of school children. 63 scholar transport vehicles have failed recent road-worthiness inspections conducted in the province. The inspections are being conducted by the Road Traffic…
Australia’s Josh Hazlewood in action. Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood expects to be ready for the start of the Twenty20 World Cup next month after sitting out their Ashes series victory against England through injuries, the 36-year-old said. The right-arm quick missed Australia’s 4-1 Ashes victory with a hamstring strain. He subsequently suffered Achilles soreness…
Chalk board depicting back to school. As the 2026 academic year gets underway today, government has extended its best wishes to millions of learners returning to school, including those entering the schooling system for the first time. The nationwide reopening of schools marks the resumption of teaching and learning after the summer recess. Provincial education…
The bail application for the man accused of assassinating Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock is continuing at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. The 44-year-old Victor Majola is facing charges of premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit a crime. LIVESTREAM BELOW:
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen media briefing on Foot and Mouth Disease in SA Agriculture minister, John Steenhuisen has announced that the department will be embarking on a mass vaccination programme across all provinces to combat the outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD). Steenhuisen addressed the media on the department’s strategy to combat the outbreak…
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BMA border guard checks a motorist’s particulars at the border. The Border Management Authority (BMA) has called for urgent engagement with the Zimbabwean government after intercepting another group of undocumented Zimbabwean children attempting to illegally cross the South Africa-Zimbabwe border. On Tuesday, BMA officers at the Beitbridge Port of Entry detained 33 children, aged between…
Learners seen in class. The Western Cape Education Department says 73 000 Grade R learners and over 100 000 Grade 1 learners are starting the academic journey at “big school” today. The department says 97 000 Grade 8 learners are starting high school in the province this morning. Western Cape Minister of Education David Maynier…
Desk and chairs seen in a classroom at a school. The Western Cape Education Department says it is ready and prepared to welcome hundreds of thousands of learners back to school on Wednesday. The department says it is looking forward to welcoming learners to the start of the 2026 school year. Western Cape Education Department…
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen. The Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen is updating the media on the status of Foot and Mouth Disease in the country. LIVESTREAM BELOW:
