People queue to cast their votes in the South African elections at Mahlanhle Primary School in Ga Mahlanhle, Limpopo Province, South Africa, May 29, 2024. The Electoral Commission (IEC) says candidate nominations for the local government elections are expected to close at the end of July 2026. Over 100 000 candidates are expected to contest…
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie speaks at the launch of the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) on Mar 30, 2026. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to investigate the funding of the Patriotic Alliance (PA). This follows allegations that party leader, Gayton McKenzie, is involved in…
In commemoration of World Autism Month, Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga receives a memorandum presented by Autism Matters RSA in partnership with Autism South Africa and Disabled People South Africa. Livestream:
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, briefs the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 25 March 2026. Livestream|
A multi-vehicle crash near the Tugela Plaza on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal. One person has been seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash near the Tugela Plaza on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday morning. The crash involved a bus carrying 53 passengers, two trucks and other vehicles. Road Traffic Inspectorate spokesperson Sindi Msimang says eyewitnesses…
People queuing at a SARS office The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has exceeded R2 trillion in revenue collections for the first time in its history. Media Release: SARS crosses historic R2 Trillion mark in Net Revenue Collection in our democracy … pic.twitter.com/gWp2vztREx — SA Revenue Service (@sarstax) April 1, 2026 Presenting the revenue results…
The South African Women’s Cricket Team (Proteas Women) play against New Zealand in the five-match T20 International series against New Zealand in Hamilton on March 17, 2026. South Africa’s national Women’s cricket team will be aiming for a series win when they face New Zealand in the second One-Day International at the Basin Reserve in…
SAPS logo at a police station. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has suspended a captain attached to the Protection Security Services after reportedly defrauding the service of millions of rands. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe says the suspension follows an internal investigation that uncovered discrepancies and suspicious transactions within the Protection Security Services’ division….
FILE | Taxis at a rank Taxi operators have not yet announced any fare increases. However, the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has urged taxi associations to engage with commuters on the issue. This follows the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Department’s announcement of steep increases in the price of fuel. Petrol prices increased by…
New local government election logo. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has unveiled its local government election logo at the Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg, this morning. The logo reveal comes ahead of the local government elections, which are expected to take place later this year. The first voter registration weekend will take place in June….
