The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is hosting a Food and Nutrition Security Strategy Symposium on Wednesday, 25 March 2026. The event aims to address food insecurity that affects one in four households in Gauteng by shaping a five‑year provincial strategy to improve food access, boost local production, and build resilient food systems. The symposium […]
Minister of Justice, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has condemned the fatal shooting of a lawyer in the Johannesburg CBD. The victim, linked to Sibanye-Stillwater, was killed near the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration offices while reportedly handling a labour dispute. Police are investigating, and no arrests have been made. Kubayi said violence undermines the rule of […]
Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, has expressed shock after two learners were fatally stabbed in separate incidents in Johannesburg and Ennerdale. A Grade 8 learner from Forest High School died after being attacked at a nearby park, while a Grade 12 learner from Daleview Secondary School was killed while walking home. Police are investigating […]
In other news…The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, or Numsa, is calling for the arrest of the eKapa Mine CEO. This comes after five mineworkers’ bodies were recovered following a month-long rescue operation caused by a deadly mudslide. The union says the CEO should face criminal charges for failing to pay over twelve […]
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has placed journalist Natasha Phiri on precautionary suspension following revelations at the Madlanga Commission. This comes after Sergeant Fannie Nkosi admitted to paying her R500. It is alleged that Phiri received the money in exchange for a contact number. Nkosi, who is currently testifying before the commission, declined to […]
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has dismissed claims that he met or planned to meet Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, following allegations made at the Madlanga Commission. The claims were raised by Fannie Nkosi during testimony, suggesting there had been an interaction or intended meeting between Mashatile and Matlala. Mashatile has strongly denied the allegations, stating he does […]