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 […]
The Gauteng Provincial Government has pushed back against claims by DA leader Solly Msimanga that Premier Panyaza Lesufi failed to release MEC performance agreements, saying the information is already public. Officials confirmed the agreements were published in October 2025 and accused the DA of spreading misleading claims. The government criticised the opposition for failing to […]
The bail application of Sergeant Fannie Nkosi of the Gauteng SAPS Organised Crime Unit will continue on 20 April at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court. The state is opposing bail, arguing that its evidence links him to protecting individuals involved in serious and violent crimes. Nkosi was arrested earlier this month during a raid at […]
Parliament has confirmed that the African Transformation Movement (ATM) has submitted a request to impeach President Cyril Ramaphosa. The motion was formally lodged with National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza, marking a new political development against the president. The move follows a report by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), which raised concerns about the conduct […]