VAAL- Emfuleni Local Municipality has introduced a new JetPatcher machine to accelerate pothole repairs, with operations already underway in Vanderbijlpark. The initiative forms part of efforts to improve road safety and respond more efficiently to infrastructure challenges affecting residents. According to Roads Department manager Mr Masikela, the JetPatcher is specifically designed for patching potholes rather […]

The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has announced that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been placed under administration following serious governance, financial, and operational challenges. Acting under the NSFAS Act, the Minister appointed Professor Hlengani Mathebula as Administrator to stabilise the institution and address issues such as audit failures, […]

The Gauteng Department of Health has reappointed spokesperson Steve Mabona, marking his return to a role he previously held with notable success in public communication and media relations. The department says Mabona’s comeback is expected to strengthen its communication strategy, improve information flow to the public, and reinforce transparency and trust within the provincial health […]

CENTURION- Stakeholders have been invited to attend a workshop hosted by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) in Centurion, Gauteng, on 6 May 2026. The session will focus on the published Invitation to Apply (ITP-R) for Community Television Broadcasting Services and Radio Frequency Spectrum licences. The workshop aims to guide attendees through the […]

MIDRAND- South Africa will host the African World Heritage Day commemoration, which also marks the 20th anniversary of the African World Heritage Fund. The event highlights efforts to protect, preserve, and promote Africa’s cultural and natural heritage across the continent. The celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, 05 May 2026 at 09:00. It will take place […]

GAUTENG- The Department of Health says it has been informed by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) about illnesses and deaths involving passengers aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was travelling from Southern Argentina to the Canary Islands via several Atlantic islands. The vessel, carrying about 150 tourists, reported multiple medical emergencies linked […]