JOHANNESBURG- Bellarmine Mugabe, son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, has been fined R600,000 or sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of violating firearms and immigration laws in South Africa. He appeared at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court alongside his cousin, Tobias Matonhodze, where both pleaded guilty to multiple charges linked to […]
CAPE TOWN- Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says South Africa’s Constitution, born from the country’s first democratic elections in 1994, remains the foundation for building a just and equal society. Speaking during an NCOP debate on Freedom Day and Workers’ Day, she reflected on progress made in strengthening democracy, including an independent judiciary, improved gender representation […]
GAUTENG – The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) spokesperson, Steve Mabona, has announced his departure from the department, marking the end of a professional journey that began in 2017. Mabona shared the news through a farewell message titled “Fare Thee Well, Education,” expressing gratitude for the years he spent serving in the provincial education sector […]
BOKSBURG- Government leaders are set to convene for a high-level President’s Coordinating Council (PCC) meeting in Boksburg, Gauteng, on Thursday, 30 April 2026, as efforts intensify to address South Africa’s ongoing water challenges. The meeting will bring together Premiers, Members of Executive Councils (MECs) responsible for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mayors, Municipal Managers, and […]
JOHANNESBURG- South African consumers are facing increasing financial pressure, according to the latest Household Affordability Index. Rising fuel and food prices are continuing to stretch household budgets, with transport costs climbing due to higher global oil prices. Petrol and diesel prices are expected to rise further, which could push living costs even higher. Although government […]
Gauteng faces a major shortage of schools, with more than 200 additional schools needed to ease severe classroom overcrowding. Many schools, especially in township areas, have 30 or more learners per class, highlighting the pressure on the public education system. Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says building the required schools would cost about R35 billion, […]
Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has praised Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube for calling for accountability over a R285 million textbook tender. The minister has referred the matter to National Treasury after reports that Lighthouse Publishers Limited was awarded the contract to supply Grade 1 to 3 textbooks, despite allegedly being registered only days after the […]
NATIONAL- Two members of the NSFAS board have resigned, including interim chairperson Dr Mugwena Maluleke and Karabo Mohale, who chaired the Human Resources and Organisational Development Committee. Dr Maluleke stepped down citing personal and academic commitments, with the Higher Education and Training Department acknowledging his contribution to improving governance during his tenure. The Department says […]
JOHANNESBURG- The March and March Movement has shifted its demonstrations to Johannesburg after previously bringing business activity in central Pretoria to a standstill. The movement is continuing its campaign calling for the immediate removal of undocumented foreign nationals from South Africa, linking the issue to concerns over rising unemployment. It is led by founder Jacinta […]
PRETORIA- North-West businessman Suleiman Carrim will not testify at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria after falling ill and being confined to bed following a heart attack. The development was confirmed by evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson after the conclusion of testimony by suspended Tshwane Deputy Police Chief Umashi Dhlamini. Chaskalson explained that Carrim had been scheduled […]