# Parliament’s select committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries has strongly condemned Operation Dudula’s recent threats to disrupt schools in 2026, after targeting healthcare centres. Over the past few months, Operation Dudula has disrupted services at many healthcare centres, particularly in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, by refusing entry to foreign nationals. Committee chairperson, Makhi […]
# Home Affairs deputy minister Njabulo Nzuza has confirmed that a case of arson and malicious damage to property has been opened with police after the Germiston offices were torched. Nzuza condemned violent protests warning there will be consequences. Nzuza says over 500 people have been affected, with services disrupted. He stressed to SABC News […]
# The flower season at Namaqua National Park in the Northern Cape is in full bloom, with vibrant carpets of wildflowers following excellent rainfall. SANParks says the five-kilometre Skilpad circular trail is a must-visit, showcasing rare blooms like Bittergousblom, Cape marigold, daisies, vygies, and drumsticks. Nature lovers can expect a breathtaking, colourful experience in the […]
# AgriSA has urged government to withdraw the draft Mineral Resources Development Amendment Bill, warning it poses risks to agriculture, food security, and rural livelihoods. The organisation says the Bill allows mining on prime farmland without proper consultation, compensation, or environmental safeguards. AgriSA calls for a full socioeconomic impact assessment and stronger landowner consent laws. […]
# The Western Cape High Court has granted indemnity to Section 204 witness Laurentia Lombaard in the case of missing Middelpos girl, Joshlin Smith. State prosecutor Zelda Swanepoel sought the ruling, noting Lombaard’s testimony helped convict three co-accused. Judge Nathan Erasmus found she played no active role in the kidnapping or trafficking. Lombaard, initially arrested, […]
# Home Affairs deputy minister Njabulo Nzuza says it’s unclear how long repairs to the fire-damaged Germiston offices will take, as structural engineers must assess safety. Nzuza says the leased building falls under the Public Works and Infrastructure Department, with two years left on its lease. Nzuza told the SABC News that some equipment and […]
# Rugby: Stormers Rugby has kicked off a thrilling new era by a unveiling a striking new bold identity under the mantra ‘In It Together’. The updated logo, featuring interlocking jersey hoops and a lightning bolt, honours the team’s heritage while signaling movement into the future. CEO Johan le Roux says the rebrand strengthens connections […]
# Home Affairs deputy minister, Njabulo , has confirmed that the burnt Germiston office had assets worth about 15-million-rand, however the cost of damage is yet to be estimated. Nzuza told the SABC News that the fire destroyed the immigration wing with water destroying late birth registration documents. He confirmed that officials have already assisted […]
# The Free State Agriculture and Rural Development Department has confirmed two cases of foot-and-mouth disease in Viljoenskroon. One case was on a commercial farm, the other in a communal grazing area near the North West border. The Department says authorities have imposed movement restrictions within a ten-kilometre radius and placed affected areas under quarantine. […]
