Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, looking into threats of national security, has started considering its draft report. The committee was established last year, following allegations by KZN top cop, Lt-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, of political interference in the highest level of SAPS as well as the infiltration by five major crime syndicates. The…
A petrol station attendant fills up a car ahead of a petrol price increase effective from midnight, at a filling station in Johannesburg, South Africa on May 31, 2022. The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has criticised the government’s extension of the fuel levy relief, calling it deceptive. On Tuesday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced…
FILE | The City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) firefighters. Two people have died following a shack fire incident at Emdeni Extension in Soweto, Johannesburg. The City’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) says firefighters responded to the blaze at around 5 am. The victims were found burnt beyond recognition. EMS Spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi says the…
Acting Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane addresses Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police on April 29, 2026. Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane has outlined her commitment to carrying out President Cyril Ramaphosa’s crime-fighting instructions. Dimpane, who was appointed earlier this month after the precautionary suspension of Fannie Masemola, addressed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police on Wednesday….
[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…
Postbank logo during an activation. Postbank customers who have been using a post office branch to access their accounts will now need to use new and expanded banking channels. From this Friday, 01 May, Postbank’s savings account customers will access deposit and withdrawal services through Standard Bank and retailers. The change does not affect social…
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…
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…
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…
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…
