# Justice and Constitutional Development minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has urged former Chief Evidence Leader of the Madlanga Commission, Terry Motau, to clarify his reasons for resigning. Kubayi dismissed claims that the 147-million-rand commission budget influenced Motau’s decision, stressing that finances have been properly managed. Speaking to SABC News, the minister reaffirmed her commitment to transparency […]
# Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber has welcomed the conviction of dismissed official Dawn Pieterson, who was found guilty on nine counts of fraud and two of contravening the Births and Deaths Registration Act. Pieterson, who worked in Calvinia, Northern Cape, defrauded clients by opening funeral policies with their ID numbers and falsely declaring them […]
# Government has called on informal groups to participate in the G20 Social Summit. Government has opened registration for the summit, set for 18–20 November 2025 in Johannesburg. Under South Africa’s G20 Presidency theme of Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability, the summit will bring together civil society, youth, women’s groups, persons with disabilities, faith-based organisations, and grassroots […]
# Experts from higher learning institutions are calling for greater support of Technical and Vocational Education and Training as a vital post-school pathway. Speaking at a Universities South Africa dialogue, they said trade skills are key to addressing South Africa’s skills shortage and the future of work including promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education. […]
# The Constitutional Court has ruled that limiting parental leave for adoptive parents of children aged two-years or older is unconstitutional. Justice Laura Lumka Tshiqi ruled such provisions unfairly discriminate against adoptive parents and their children, denying them crucial bonding time. She confirmed previous findings that various sections of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act , […]
# The Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of fathers stating that parental leave of four-months and ten-days must be shared between parents following the birth of a child. Justice Laura Lumka Tshiqi delivered the landmark judgment, saying caregiving should not be limited to mothers, as fathers can also be primary caregivers. She ruled that […]
# Soccer: Amajita bounced back at the U20 FIFA World Cup with a record 5-0 win over New Caledonia, their biggest-ever victory at the tournament. Siviwe Nkwali opened the scoring before Shakeel April netted a penalty and Siviwe Magidigidi struck before halftime. Magidigidi added a second after the break, while Lazola Maku sealed the emphatic […]
# A new report by Oil Change International argues rich nations could unlock 113-trillion-rand annually to close Africa’s climate finance gap. The report states this is possible if they tax extreme wealth, end fossil fuel subsidies, close tax loopholes, and reform debt rules. Africa needs 43-trillion-rand by 2030 but received just 759-billion-rand in 2021/22. The […]
# Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke has called for urgent accountability and reform in municipalities, warning against the culture of impunity. Speaking at the Local Government Indaba in Midrand, Gauteng, Maluleke revealed unauthorised expenditure topped 31-billion-rand. Maluleke highlighted water and electricity losses of 37-billion-rand and ineffective oversight structures. She urges stronger governance and professionalisation to protect scarce […]
