Higher Education and Training Minister, Buti Manamela. The office of the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has noted media reports regarding the lease agreement entered into by the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority for office premises in Johannesburg. It says the matter raises serious concerns relating to…
File | A picture illustrating the sun, thermometer to demonstrate hot temperatures or heatwave. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a heat advisory for the Cape Town Metro for the coming week with temperatures expected to peak at around 30 degrees Celsius. Residents are being urged to take precautionary measures to stay cool…
A heavy flowing river Police in Giyani have opened an inquest after the body of a man was discovered in the Ritavi River at Mapuve in Limpopo. Police Spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says they received a report from residents about a body floating in the river. “The deceased person was wearing a black t-shirt and brown…
FILE | National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola briefs media on 06 February 2026. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says even though the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is in force since the beginning of this month, it does not mean soldiers will immediately be out on the streets. Masemola and other…
COPE leader Mosiuoa Lekota. Family Spokesperson for the late Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosioua Lekota says President Cyril Ramaphosa has indicated that he intends to attend the funeral. Spokesperson Pitso Sekhoto says the government will soon confirm the president’s attendance at the official funeral. Business man Pitso Sekhoto who is the spokesperson for…
File Image: An image of hydroponic dagga posted on social media by the SAPS, 26 March 2022. Northern Cape police have arrested a 25-year-old alleged drug dealer in Upington and confiscated dagga worth over R400,000. The suspect was apprehended during a routine patrol. Provincial Police Spokesperson Thabo Litabe says the suspect will appear in court…
Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi has confirmed that the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) had exempted sanitary pads from regulation due to them being classified as immensely low risk for public use. The Minister was speaking at a joint media briefing to respond and clarify the implications of…
The seized boxes of drugs seen in the picture. Police have seized drugs with a total street value of R2.8 million at OR Tambo International Airport. During routine operations, authorities discovered crystal meth valued at R2.2 million at a cargo warehouse. The shipment was destined for the Philippines. In a separate bust, eight boxes of…
File: Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia speaking during the release of third quarter crime stats in Pretoria. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia is visiting the victims of the latest mass shooting incident in Westbury in Johannesburg. Two people were killed in the attack and three others were wounded, including a 15-month-old baby. The motive for…
Members of the community during the National Women’s Day celebrations. Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, says South Africa will champion multilateralism, investment in women’s empowerment, and improved access to justice at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The 70th session of the commission will take…
