# The Western Cape Education Department has cautioned that 25-thousand parents of current Grade 7 learners have not yet applied for Grade 8 placement in 2026. MEC David Maynier appeals to parents to apply before the on-time admissions window closes on 15 April. He reiterates that timely applications will assist the government in planning placements […]
# The Rural Health Advocacy Project says the hiring of one-thousand-650 healthcare workers is vital progress. Executive director Russell Rensburg says rural areas should be a priority. Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi confirmed the approval of posts for doctors, nurses, and specialists. Spokesperson Palesa Chidi says that the move supports HIV and TB efforts. She stressed […]
# Government will not be held responsible for property damage suffered by residents who had built structures too close to the Bloemhof Dam. The dam is currently at 110-percent full, amid severe flooding downstream. Water and Sanitation minister Pemmy Majodina warned residents living along the floodline to evacuate. Majodina dismissed claims of mismanagement, saying sluice […]
# Six police officers from Welkom’s Anti-Gang Unit remain in custody after appearing in the Odendaalsrus Magistrate’s Court. The officers are accused of allegedly demanding a 12-thousand-rand bribe and assault on a Nigerian national in 2024. National Prosecuting Authority Free State spokesperson, Mojalefa Senokoatsane, says the Hawks-led investigations into the matter continues:
# AfriForum says poor planning and misuse of Bloemhof Dam as a storage reservoir instead of a flood control dam has caused a manmade disaster. AfriForum’s disaster management specialist, Tarien Cooks, says forced sluice openings during high capacity levels endanger communities and infrastructure. Cooks blames the Department of Water and Sanitation’s failure to build more […]
# The Forum for South Africa says the alleged rape of Cwecwe in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, highlights countless unreported child abuse cases. FOSA leader Tebogo Mashilompane says justice for Cwecwe could empower more children to speak out. Mashilompane says the group blames poor investigations, corruption, and delays for failed outcomes. He says the organisation demands […]
# The ANC Youth League has welcomed Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s announcement of one-thousand-650 new healthcare posts. The includes one-thousand-200 doctors, 200 nurses, and 250 other professionals. The League says it’s a victory for public health and youth empowerment, as it creates vital opportunities for young medical workers. The league urges continued prioritisation of youth […]
# The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture have signed an memorandum of understanding to strengthen agricultural cooperation across Africa and the Americas. With COP30 and the G20 ahead, the deal targets food security, climate action, and trade. The IICA’s Manuel Otero calls it a major […]
# Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says non-compliant spaza shops must remain shut. Hlabisa was speaking at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, where an eight-year-old remains in ICU after eating contaminated snacks. The minister said authorities await lab results on the snack packet, stressing collective responsibility in preventing similar incidents. He commended the City […]
