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Motshekga tables R57 billion Defence, Military Veterans Budget Vote

SANDF soldiers. Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Angie Motshekga, tabled her department’s Budget Vote in Parliament. Out of the R57 billion Budget, R8,3 billion has been allocated for amongst others accommodation, leases and municipal services. Tabling the Budget Vote earlier today, Motshekga said the department’s priority is to ensure that soldiers are properly equipped. “And…

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You must be leaders of substance, Mbalula to ANC councillors

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula addresses a media briefing on the outcomes of the National Working Committee on 02 October 2025. African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the party’s councillors must be rooted in their communities and committed to running clean and accountable local governments. The party is holding its special National Executive Committee…

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Durban spaza shop owners lament strenuous registration process

Police and officials conduct a product inspection during a spaza shop compliance and verification operation in the West Coast on 07 December 2024. 2 minutes Some spaza shop owners in Durban fear that they might not meet the 21-day deadline to register their businesses, saying it is a strenuous process. Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa…

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No arrests as yet in Addo killings: Police

1 minute The Eastern Cape police say no arrests have been made yet following clashes that left four people dead in Addo in the Eastern Cape. A South African national was killed at a tavern in Valencia township on Saturday, allegedly by an immigrant. The revenge attacks began on Sunday targeting immigrants in the area….

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Decision to cancel marathon was not taken lightly: Mackenzie

Marathon competition The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has expressed disappointment following the cancellation of the Cape Town Marathon. Provincial Minister Ricardo Mackenzie says the decision was not taken lightly and followed consultations with safety authorities and event organisers. Mackenzie has encouraged the public to stay active and keep the marathon spirit…

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