PRETORIA- Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has announced the 16 winners of the “Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fans Competition” in Pretoria. The selected fans will enjoy an all-expenses-paid four-day trip to Mexico City, where they will attend Bafana Bafana’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The competition drew […]
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has urged municipalities in multiple provinces to activate emergency preparedness plans in response to a severe weather warning issued by the South African Weather Service. The alert highlights an intense cut-off low-pressure system expected to bring disruptive weather conditions across large parts of the country from 5 to […]
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 […]
NATIONWIDE- National Lotteries Commission (NLC) says it remains focused on supporting community development despite challenges experienced during its 2024/2025 funding round. The commission received over 3,000 applications through its new Thuthuka online system, with only compliant organisations considered for funding. More than 1,200 applications have already been processed, representing just under a third of the […]
KOMATIPOORT- Police divers in Komatipoort closely monitored crocodile activity in the Komati River for several days before recovering human remains from a large crocodile. Inside the 500kg reptile, authorities found two human arms, part of a ribcage, and chest tissue. The crocodile was later killed as part of the investigation. The discovery is believed to […]