EMALAHLENI – ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says service delivery challenges should not discourage South Africans from voting. Speaking during the party’s voter registration campaign in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, he encouraged residents to take part in the upcoming November elections. Ramaphosa acknowledged that service delivery problems remain but said government is making progress. He pointed to infrastructure […]
The Gauteng Department of Education will officially launch the 2027 online admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. The event will be led by MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, at the Sam Ntuli Sports Centre in Thokoza. The online admissions system, introduced in […]
Government is urging South Africans to be cautious of fake overseas job offers, warning that criminal syndicates are using them to lure people into human trafficking. The warning follows the rescue of several South Africans from scam compounds in Myanmar. The Department of Social Development advises job seekers to verify employment offers and be wary […]
Fuel prices will change from Wednesday, with petrol becoming cheaper while diesel becomes more expensive. The price of both 93 and 95 octane petrol will decrease by 52 cents per litre, while diesel will increase by between R1.23 and R1.38 per litre. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources says the changes are due to […]
NORTH WEST – ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to become active citizens by registering to vote and participating in the country’s democratic processes. Speaking during the ANC’s voter registration campaign in Madibeng, outside Brits in the North West, Ramaphosa said citizens should not sit back but must play an active role […]
South Africa’s Commonwealth Games swimming team returned home on Saturday after a successful campaign, winning 22 medals with a squad of 25 swimmers. The team exceeded expectations despite competing against countries with greater resources. Star swimmer Lara van Niekerk successfully defended her 50m breaststroke title after overcoming health challenges. Coach Dean Price praised the team’s […]