BLOEMFONTEIN- President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa’s transition to democracy was more than a political shift, describing it as a profound moral transformation. Speaking at the Freedom Day celebrations at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein, he emphasised that the country’s hard-won freedom came at a cost and must be actively protected by all citizens. […]
The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements and the University of the Witwatersrand signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 24 April 2026 to strengthen collaboration on sustainable human settlements in Gauteng. The partnership aimed to promote research, evidence-based policy development, and innovation to improve service delivery in housing and urban development. The signing ceremony took […]
PAKISTAN- Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran will be extended while negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue, signaling that the US is still pursuing a diplomatic path. He also stated that the blockade of Iranian ports will remain in place until Iran submits what he described as a “unified proposal.” The status of the […]
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he is still considering the future of the fuel levy after government introduced a temporary R3 per litre reduction at the start of the month. He told Parliament he will review the measure before making a final decision. Godongwana indicated that an announcement is likely on the 28th after consultations, […]
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, is set to deliver a keynote address at the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) 4th Anniversary Dialogue at University of the Western Cape. Held under the theme “The Future World of Work – Empowering Talent,” the event marks four years of collaboration between PYEI and the university in […]
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola briefly appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where he faces four counts of violating the Public Finance Management Act. The charges relate to a controversial R360-million tender awarded to alleged criminal figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Masemola maintained that he acted appropriately, saying he stopped the contract once concerns […]
STRAIT OF HORMUZ- Oil prices surged more than 5% on Monday as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran raised fears that a fragile ceasefire could collapse. The market reacted after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship and reports emerged of continued disruptions to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global […]
WEST AFRICA- Senegal and Sierra Leone leaders have called for stronger African-led peace initiatives to address conflicts on the continent. Speaking at the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security, they stressed the importance of African nations taking primary responsibility in resolving their own security challenges. Held in Dakar, the forum marking a decade since […]
South Africa is marking 30 years since the adoption of its Constitution in 1996, a document widely regarded as one of the strongest in the world. It remains the foundation of the country’s democracy, ensuring that all laws align with constitutional values such as human rights, dignity, equality, and socio-economic justice. The anniversary is seen […]
Suspended Tshwane Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi has denied any involvement with EFF leader Julius Malema or the party regarding a tender linked to the Tshwane Metro Police Department. He made the statement while testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria. During cross-examination by evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson, Mnisi was confronted with […]