The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has argued that EFF leader Julius Malema should receive a 15-year prison sentence following his firearm conviction. Malema was found guilty in October last year for allegedly firing several shots in public during the EFF’s fifth anniversary celebrations in 2018. During pre-sentencing proceedings at the Magistrate’s Court in KuGompo City, […]
The National Local Economic Development Summit 2026 focuses on strengthening local economic growth by improving regulatory systems that affect small businesses. The summit highlights the need to create a more transparent and investor-friendly environment by reducing bureaucratic barriers that often slow down entrepreneurship and business development. A key priority of the summit is reviewing and […]
The National Local Economic Development (LED) Summit 2026 will take place on 15 and 16 April 2026, focusing on strengthening Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperative development as key drivers of service delivery. The event highlights government efforts to promote inclusive economic growth and support local enterprise development in line with national priorities. […]
The National Local Economic Development Summit 2026 has brought together government, business leaders, development agencies, entrepreneurs, cooperatives, and civil society in South Africa. The main focus of the summit is to strengthen public-private partnerships and improve coordination among key sectors involved in local economic development. The gathering aims to unlock economic opportunities in townships, informal […]
The National Local Economic Development Summit 2026 focuses on strengthening local economies by bringing together government and stakeholders to discuss strategies that can improve service delivery and support community-level economic growth. The summit aims to ensure that discussions and findings directly influence government programmes and development plans. The key outcome of the summit is to […]
The Sedibeng District Municipality has warned residents about a false poster circulating on social media claiming that RDP houses in Savannah City are for sale. The municipality clarified that it is not involved in any sale of RDP or government-subsidised houses and urged the public to ignore the misleading information. It further explained that, according […]
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has condemned the rising gun violence in Gauteng, following the killing of Emfuleni Municipality employee Ms Martha Mani in Vanderbijlpark. The Committee also noted another recent fatal shooting in Ormonde and said such incidents reflect a dangerous increase in violent crime. The case is being investigated […]
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has urged South Africa’s intelligence community to improve coordination and take decisive action to protect the country. Speaking at a 14 April 2026 ceremony for members of the National Intelligence Co-ordinating Committee (NICOC), she stressed that the gathering was more than symbolic, reaffirming the committee’s legal mandate under the […]
Emfuleni Local Municipality has announced a scheduled water supply interruption to facilitate urgent repairs on a 300mm main pipeline located near Prakash Street. The planned shutdown will affect residents in Sonland Park, Falconridge, Roshnee, Rustervaal, Helenasrus, as well as surrounding agricultural holdings. Water supply is expected to be suspended on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, from […]
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has outlined the purpose of launching a Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) laboratory at Gert Sibande TVET College, alongside conducting an oversight visit to assess the institution’s readiness for 4IR. The initiative forms part of efforts to modernise the college’s infrastructure and align it with evolving technological demands. The […]