The Gauteng Department of Health has dismissed claims made by Mr Jack Bloom regarding cardiac surgery at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH), affirming that the hospital continues to serve as a major cardiothoracic referral centre for patients across its region. The department emphasised that CMJAH provides specialised cardiac services and maintains internationally recognised standards […]
UPDATE: The case against 22-year-old driver Ayanda Dludla, accused in the deadly Vaal scholar transport crash, has been postponed to 22 April following his brief appearance in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court. He is facing serious charges, including 14 counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder, and operating a vehicle without a valid certificate of […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted Operation Vulindlela, meaning “to open the way” in isiZulu, as a collaborative initiative between the Presidency and the National Treasury, working alongside other government departments. The program aims to drive the implementation of comprehensive economic reforms to accelerate South Africa’s growth. The core objective of Operation Vulindlela is to lower the […]
The Gauteng ANC has welcomed the approval of key provincial budget bills, saying they will enable the government to fund essential services and respond to major challenges facing the province. The budget focuses on issues such as unemployment, crime, poor infrastructure, and service delivery, while aligning with Human Rights Month’s theme of making human dignity […]
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has called on parents to urgently apply for Grade 8 placements for the 2027 academic year. With only two weeks remaining, about 28,000 current Grade 7 learners have not yet submitted their applications. The on-time admissions window closes on 14 April 2026. Provincial Education Minister David Maynier emphasized that […]
Pretoria- A legal challenge to overturn Advocate Andy Mothibi’s appointment as National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) has been dismissed by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. The challenge, filed by Barnabas Xulu, argued that the advisory panel used to select NDPP candidates was unconstitutional and that Mothibi was not interviewed. The court ruled that […]
HARARE- Zimbabwe is facing a severe public transport crisis after fares surged by 70% following rising fuel prices. Many commuters, especially in Harare, are struggling to afford the R34 fare, with some forced to walk long distances or hitch rides on open trucks. The fuel hike has also driven up the cost of basic food, […]
The Gauteng Department of Education says schools were given funds in November 2025 to pay municipal accounts and rejected claims that they were burdened with unpaid electricity bills. It says schools were aware of their responsibility to settle these accounts. However, some schools failed to pay despite receiving allocations, leading to power cuts. The department […]
The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in the Sedibeng region has urged that the inquiry into the 1990 Sebokeng Massacre be reopened, saying justice has yet to be served for the victims and their families. Fourteen people were killed and many more injured when the Apartheid-era Civil Co‑operation Bureau (CCB) opened fire on protesters. […]
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will deliver a keynote address at the Women in Leadership Symposium in East London on 31 March 2026. Her address will focus on the importance of classifying Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) as a national disaster. The symposium, hosted by the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature, brings together […]