# International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola says Africa must end its role as a mere supplier of raw materials. Speaking during the third G20 Sherpa Meeting, Lamola called for a critical minerals framework to drive beneficiation, industrial growth, and job creation. Lamola urged cooperation between the Global North and South for equitable development. […]
# Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube will address delegates at the G20 Provincial Education Indaba underway at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg today. Hosted by the Gauteng Education Department, the minister will be joined by Education MEC, Matome Chiloame. Spokesperson Terence Khala says the gathering is one of nine provincial events tied to South Africa’s […]
# The Gauteng Education Department has precautionarily transferred the principal of Hoërskool Waterkloof following allegations of witness interference. The principal will report to the Tshwane South District Office from today pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings. The Department’s spokesperson, Steve Mabona says the case, involving earlier claims of serious misconduct, is being handled by the […]
# The DA in Tshwane has welcomed a North Gauteng High Court ruling that set aside an irregular tender awarded to a consortium linked to ANC benefactor Edwin Sodi. The tender, issued in 2020 for the Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Plant, was found to lack industry compliance. DA Tshwane caucus leader, Cilliers Brink, says the […]
# The Gauteng Health Department has warned communities against door-to-door recruitment for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision. This follows a viral video showing a woman recruiting boys on behalf of an unidentified doctor in Tshwane. The department spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says only authorised service providers may perform Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision under safe, approved conditions. He […]
# Public Works and Infrastructure minister, Dean Macpherson, has welcomed Cabinet’s appointment of a new board for the Independent Development Trust. Macpherson says the move ends a period of instability and leadership challenges at the IDT. Macpherson praised the outgoing board’s efforts and expressed confidence in the new board’s ability to restore good governance. He […]
# Police Crime Intelligence head, Dumisani Khumalo, has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport. Khumalo is facing corruption charges related to alleged irregular appointments and looting within the division. This follows an investigation into misuse of state funds and off‑books hiring. According to News24, the National Prosecuting Authority is now pursuing the case. Khumalo’s arrest […]
# South African veteran actress, Meme Ditshego, died in hospital yesterday at the age of 60 following a short illness. She is best known for her role as Joyce Mlambo in The Coconuts, Afrikaans drama series Sterk Skemer, Erfsondes, Soul Buddyz, Muvhango, Kompleks and Skeem Saam amongst others. She has been described as a legendary comedic talent […]
# AfriForum has welcomed the signing of a landmark recognition and cooperation treaty with the chief of the Bakgatla Ba Kgafela cultural community in North West, Kgosikgolo Kgafela Kgafela the Second, in Cape Town today. The agreement promotes cultural autonomy, self-sufficiency, agricultural development, and heritage preservation. AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel emphasised the need for community […]
