[File photo] Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube 4 minutes The Department of Basic Education says 90% of the public schools are currently in a better position in terms of the infrastructure assessment conducted. The department gave an update on the progress made on school infrastructure to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education in Parliament. It…
The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing allegations of sexual harassment against the Judge President Selby Mbenenge of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court continues. The complainant is Andiswa Mengo. LIVE STREAM:
A man walks past election posters. 2 minutes Advocacy group, My Vote Counts, is challenging the Political Funding Act in the Western Cape High Court today. The organisation claims the Act falls short of its constitutional goals of transparency, openness and accountability. My Vote Counts is objecting to provisions that allow donations below R100 000…
Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko addressed the post-budget briefing at the Provincial Legislature on July 16, 2025. The Gauteng Health Department says its R67 billion budget allocation for the 2025/26 financial year will be used to strengthen services, improve infrastructure, and address priority health needs across the province. This was announced this morning during a…
Dr Nandipha Magudumana appears in the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein. 2 minutes The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed being served with petition by legal representatives of Dr. Nandipha Magudumana seeking leave to appeal the majority judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal delivered last month. The NPA spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga says they…
Former VhaVenda king, Toni Mphephu Ramabulana in court The battle for the Vhavenda kingship throne has been adjourned to Monday next week in the Polokwane High Court in Limpopo. A senior traditional leader has told the High Court that he is not biased towards Prince Toni Mphephu Ramabulana in the ongoing battle for the Vhavenda…
Unicef country representative Atona Ekole THE United Nations Children’s Education Fund (Unicef) yesterday extended a begging bowl seeking US$34 million funding for the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector to build community resilience across Zimbabwe in the face of climate change. The appeal was made at a time when Zimbabwe is enduring the devastating effects…
Ditebogo Phalane 1 minute The three accused in the Ditebogo Phalane murder trial used a similar modus operandi in other crimes. This is according to Investigating Officer, Sergeant Sevhasa Mashudu, who testified for the State in their bail application underway at the Pretoria North Magistrates’ Court. They allegedly shot and killed 5-year-old Phalane when they…
Rise Mzansi leaders, Songezo Zibi, Vuyiswa Ramakgopa hold a press briefing to discuss their work in government, 18 August 2025. Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi has called for the dismissal of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) General Rudzani Maphwanya after the comments he made in Iran. Zibi says his comments undermine the interests of…
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Mayor, Retief Odendaal, speaks during a Crime Summit Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Wednesday on 03 May 2023. 2 minutes Newly-announced DA mayoral candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Retief Odendaal, says political instability in the metro is a major factor behind the recent closures of international factories – Goodyear being the…
