# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has called on South Africans to respect the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Speaking in Johannesburg on Sunday, Mbalula stressed that witnesses must be taken seriously and warned that lying under oath carries legal consequences. Mbalula emphasised upholding the rule of law as a cornerstone of democracy. He urged citizens to […]
# Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the Construction Industry Development Board’s blacklisting of 40 contractors since June 2024, compared to only one since 2002. Macpherson says the move fulfils his promise to act against corruption and poor performance, ensuring public funds deliver quality infrastructure. The minister says the department is refining […]
# The DA in Gauteng has denounced Social Development MEC Faith Mazibuko’s decision to centralise food bank operations, saying it has led to children suffering and dying from malnutrition. DA Gauteng Social Development spokesperson Refiloe Nt’sekhe says nearly two-thousand-900 hospital cases and over five-thousand-600 clinic cases of child malnutrition were recorded last year. Nt’sekhe accuses […]
# Justice and Constitutional Development minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says work is advancing to ensure institutional independence and the unification of a single judiciary. Speaking during a virtual discussion with Judges Matter, Kubayi confirmed that a task team is overseeing the phased transfer of certain Justice Department functions to the Office of the Chief Justice, in […]
# The Department of Correctional Services is observing Corrections Week to promote understanding of South Africa’s correctional service system. The public education campaign will focus on rehabilitation and not just punishment, as well as offender reintegration, community corrections, and skills development. The department calls on the public support safer communities and restorative justice that upholds […]
# The Department of Correctional Services is hosting a National Parole Review Summit today at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility. The two-day summit, part of Corrections Week, aims to address growing public concerns that parole favours offenders over victims. Officials, experts, victims, and ex-offenders will engage in dialogue to strengthen rehabilitation, reintegration, and public trust. The […]
# The Lenasia Table Tennis Association is appealing for community support to send nine junior and five senior players to the National Table Tennis Tournament in Durban in October. Chairperson Vikas Kasan says around 42-thousand-rand is needed to cover travel, accommodation, and food costs for juniors. The non-profit association says sponsorships will help ensure equal […]
# The University of the Free State has launched the Greener SA initiative, a five-year project to plant 400-thousand trees across South Africa. Partnering with government, the Mastercard Foundation, and Ruforum, the initiative aims to boost sustainability, agroforestry, and farmer empowerment. The first 100 trees have already been planted at Paradys Experimental Farm in Bloemfontein, […]
# Science, Technology and Innovation minister, Blade Nzimande, has urged students to pursue careers in emerging science and technology fields. Speaking at the G20 Women and Girls in Science side event, Nzimande stressed the need to bridge gender gaps in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Spokesperson Veli Mbele says programmes like the African Girls Can […]
