Director of SETA support & learnership at the Department of Higher Education, Nomsa Gumbi says students must get their stipend timeously. There is growing concern among universities over allegations that politicians and government officials are fraudulently acquiring degrees. Some experts have attributed this to the poor funding of institutions of higher learning, which they say…
Artemis II may have splashed down, but our photos and videos from the mission are still rolling in! Keep an eye on the latest: pic.twitter.com/HahXb0gCYC— NASA (@NASA) April 11, 2026 The four astronauts on board the Artemis Two Orion capsule are relieved to have returned to Earth safely. The capsule splashed into the Pacific Ocean…
FILE PHOTO: Artificial Intelligence words are seen in this illustration. The government has unveiled a draft national Artificial Intelligence policy. The government is now seeking public comment on sweeping proposals to regulate and accelerate the adoption of the policy. The Communications and Digital Technologies Department published the draft policy on Friday. It says it aims…
An empty classroom. The Free State Education Department says it has established a team to investigate allegations made against the principal of Rosenhof Special Needs School, in Bloemfontein. This follows a memorandum submitted by former and current workers, accusing the principal of nepotism. Department spokesperson Howard Ndaba says some of the complaints have been raised…
An abandoned police station that has been standing unused for over 20 years is pictured in Carletonville, west of Johannesburg on 10 April 2026. Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, has described the state of an abandoned police station in Carletonville west of Johannesburg as shocking. The police station, which is located in the Merafong City…
Farmers in Dantjie, Mpumalanga say they are living in fear after two lions were spotted near grazing land, with reports of livestock deaths and ongoing search efforts by authorities. Cattle farmers in Dantjie in Pienaar, Mpumalanga say they are living in fear after two lions were spotted near their grazing land. According to the farmers,…
The Western Cape Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Adv Shareen Riley testifies before the Nkabinde Enquiry in Pretoria on April 9, 2026. Western Cape’s Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shireen Riley, says there was insufficient consultation among prosecutors, police investigators and experts when analysing key evidence linked to the Cato Manor Unit. Riley testified…
Electricity Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and President Cyril Ramaphosa at Kusile Power Station in Nkangala, Mpumalanga. President Cyril Ramaphosa says renewable energy will not replace Eskom as South Africa’s main electricity generator. He said this during his visit to Kusile Power Station in Nkangala, Mpumalanga. ICYMI | President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Eskom’s Kusile Power Station…
Phala Phala Farm entrance The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has recommended that disciplinary action be taken against two senior SAPS members linked to the Phala Phala farm matter. The IPID report has identified Major General Wally Rhoode and Constable Hulani Rekhoto as central figures in alleged misconduct. It found evidence that the theft at…
Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on April 10, 2026. The two Ndimande brothers linked to the murder of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane have once again abandoned their bail. The Durban Magistrate’s Court was expected to hear Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande’s bail application on Friday…
