Almost all municipalities are affected by the water crisis: Ramaphosa

[FILE] President Cyril Ramaphosa President Cyril Ramaphosa says almost all the country’s municipalities are affected by the water crisis. He outlined this at a meeting with leaders at the Presidential Co-ordinating Council in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, on Thursday. The President announced the establishment of the National Water Crisis Committee earlier this year in response…

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Constitution’s promises not yet fully realised: Kubayi

The Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi addresses the National Press Club in Midrand, Johannesburg on April 29, 2026. Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has conceded that the promises of the Constitution have not been fully realised despite the document bringing stability and achievements over the past 30 years She addressed the…

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Malatsi to account in Parliament over scrapped draft AI policy: Diko

Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi seen attending a meeting. Parliament’s Communications and Digital Technologies Committee Chairperson Khusela Diko says Minister Solly Malatsi will soon be hauled before Parliament to account for the withdrawal of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy. Malatsi withdrew the draft policy after revelations by the department that it contains…

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Simeone shrugs off talk of Champions League burden ahead of semi

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone reacts Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has dismissed talk of added pressure in trying to win their first Champions League crown, insisting it was a responsibility rather than a burden as they prepare to host Arsenal in Wednesday’s semi-final first leg. Atletico have reached three European Cup finals in their…

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Two NSFAS board members resign

Students enquiring about NSFAS at the University Johannesburg’s Auckland Park Campus. Two members of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board have resigned. They are the interim chairperson, Dr Mugwena Maluleke, and the Chairperson of the Human Resources and Organisational Development Committee, Karabo Mohale. The Higher Education and Training Department says Minister Buti Manamela…

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UCT marks five years since Jagger Library fire

UCT reflects on resilience and renewal five years after the Jagger Library fire with “Opportunity in Loss” exhibition. The University of Cape Town (UCT) is marking five years since a devastating fire that destroyed parts of the Jagger Library and several other campus buildings. A commemorative exhibition titled “Opportunity in Loss” is now reflecting on…

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