Mine workers stand underground at Gold Fields’ South Deep mine, south-west of Johannesburg, South Africa. Employers operating in the mining industry have emphasised the growing need for digital skills. Around 500 000 people currently work in the sector. Head of People and Organisation at Valterra Platinum, Virginia Tyobeka, says digital skills will be crucial for…
President Ramaphosa delivering SONA 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa says the South African nation is stronger than it was a year ago and this is clear from economic growth that is gathering pace. Ramaphosa is delivering his State of the Nation Address to a joint sitting in Cape Town. He says the country has recorded four…
FILE | Minibus taxis at a rank. The National Taxi Alliance (NTA) says it views threats to take scholars using its services out of taxis across Gauteng ton Friday in a serious light. Alliance spokesperson Theo Malele says those who made the remarks should not try to disrupt their business. His remarks come amid the announcement by…
Jobs being advertised in a paper Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth says government is creating a conducive environment to grow industries in order to grow the economy and fight off unemployment. Speaking on the City Hall precinct, ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) later Thursday evening, Meth says the…
FILE PHOTO | Firefighters seen at a veld fire in Cape Town. Three choppers have joined Cape Town firefighters in efforts to contain a veld fire on the slopes of Devils Peak near the CBD. The fire ignited along Phillip Kogosana Drive during strong winds. Fire and Rescue spokesperson Jermaine Carelse says 35 firefighters and…
Former NPA Head, Shamila Batohi. Former North West Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Sello Maema says he was pushed out by former National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi. Maema says he opted for retirement after Batohi allegedly rendered him redundant and removed him from investigating criminal cases. He is the first defence witness to be…
President Cyril Ramaphosa set to deliver the State of the Nation Address at 7pm at the City Hall in Cape Town. LIVE | SONA 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) Thursday evening at the City Hall in Cape Town. Here is a glimpse of what is happening before the president’s speech. Gallery by : Sibusiso Maphumulo Credits : GCIS
Emfuleni Local Municipality Mayor Sipho Radebe. Emfuleni Local Municipality Executive Mayor in Gauteng, Sipho Radebe, has written to African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, seeking intervention after the party’s regional office bearers of the Sedibeng Region asked him to resign. In a letter dated 10 February 2026, Radebe says he was asked to step down over ongoing…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi speaking at a government event. Rise Mzansi and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have hit out at Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lefusi for his controversial comments amid the water provision crisis in Gauteng. Lesufi made headlines for all the wrong reasons for saying that, as politicians, they experienced the same problems of…
