# International Relations and Cooperation deputy minister Alvin Botes says French police are finalising investigations into the death of ambassador Nathi Mthethwa. Speaking outside Mthethwa’s home in Kwambonambi, KwaZulu-Natal, Botes said the post-mortem report will determine the cause of death, with a preliminary report expected by Sunday. He confirmed repatriation efforts will be expedited within ten-days […]
# The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has hit back at the DA Gauteng over alleged misinformation regarding job creation and the foot-and-mouth-disease outbreak. The department says programme delays stem from national funding approvals, not inefficiency. It highlights swift actions taken including weekly Joint Operations Committee meetings, farmer awareness campaigns, vaccinations, and surveillance […]
# Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau says the automotive sector remains a cornerstone of South Africa’s economy. Speaking at the South African Auto Week, he noted the industry contributed 5.2-percent to GDP and 22.6-percent of the manufacturing output in 2024 with exports topping 268.8-billion-rand to 155 markets. The minister says despite global headwinds, […]
# Learners from three Western Cape schools have completed an Unmanned Aerial Systems Course, gaining hands-on drone piloting and aviation technology skills. The programme forms part of the province’s Growth for Jobs Strategy. Western Cape Education Department spokesperson Bronagh Hammond says MEC David Maynier commends the initiative as a pathway into high-growth sectors, equipping young […]
#The Mpumalanga provincial government has launched a two-day investment and mining conference to boost the economy, job creation, and renewable energy projects. Premier Mandla Ndlovu says the province aims to secure at least 50-billion-rand in pledges, with major companies expected to explore long-term investment opportunities. Known for coal, mining, tourism, and steel, the premier says […]
# The DA has criticised the Department of Employment and Labour after confirming that the Unemployment Insurance Fund Commissioner, Teboho Maruping, has earned 1.4-million-rand while on suspension for over a year. He was placed on suspension in September last year for his alleged involvement in a five-billion-rand contract with Thuja Holdings and the UIF. The DA […]
# Hundreds of unique vernacular place names from the Cederberg have been saved from obscurity, thanks to veteran cartographer Peter Slingsby. In his newly launched book, Cederberg – The Book, Slingsby documents nearly 500 names once preserved only through oral tradition, including Slangbosfontein, Vogelgesang, and Jakkalskop. He says place names are vital to cultural heritage […]
# International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola says government is waiting for an investigation report from France following the death of ambassador Nathi Mthethwa in Paris. Mthethwa was found dead near the Hyatt Hotel, after he was reported missing on Monday. Speaking to SABC News, Lamola said the repatriation process remains unknown at this […]
# The Gauteng Provincial Government is finalising an alternative site for Akasia Police Station to improve staff accommodation and strengthen policing services. Gauteng government spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga says premier Panyaza Lesufi affirmed the new site will address infrastructure challenges that have hampered service delivery. He says the land acquisition is set for completion by December, […]
