# The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has launched the Next-Gen Exporter Incubation Programme to support youth-led businesses with export potential. The 12-month initiative was unveiled virtually and aims to build globally competitive enterprises through mentorship, training, and digital trade support. Aligned with the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education programme, it targets alumni with […]
# AfriForum has called on KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli to urgently investigate illegal and unjust dismissals of traditional leaders by the provincial Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. The group cited reports from concerned communities and leaders, accusing COGTA of issuing unsigned, vague dismissal notices without due process. AfriForum’s Barend Uys warns that such […]
# Water from the Lesotho Highlands Water Project is flowing again after months of maintenance. The refill process began this week, with water reaching the Little Caledon tunnel yesterday and expected at the Ash River Outfall in Clarens by today. The tunnel system, closed since 1 October, saw delays on Lesotho’s side, while South Africa […]
# The Big Biodiversity Challenge is back for 2025, inviting South African learners in Grades 6 to 9 to tackle the theme ‘Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development’. The challenge is organised by the Western Cape Environmental Education Friends and partners, like CapeNature and SANParks. The challenge calls for innovative entries ranging from essays to eco-tech […]
# Cape Town’s James McCallum, famously known as the Man in a Suit, is gearing up to break the world record for the fastest half marathon run in a full business suit at the upcoming 21-kilometre Cape Town Running Festival. McCallum’s daring run supports Jumping Kids, a nonprofit empowering disabled athletes. He hopes to inspire […]
# Two healthcare workers were gunned down at the St Elizabeth Hospital in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape last night. The professional nurse and a human resources manager were stationed at the hospital. Provincial health spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo says details of the incident remain unclear. MEC Ntandokazi Capa has expressed shock and called for a […]
# Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber has launched Operation New Broom in Cape Town, targeting illegal immigration with biometric verification. The campaign’s first raid in District 6 saw 25 arrests on land earmarked for restitution. The operation, powered by advanced technology, aims to eliminate fraud and uphold due process. Schreiber urged undocumented immigrants to leave […]
# Eskom has invited tenders for a pilot renewable green hydrogen facility at its Research, Testing and Development unit in Johannesburg. The initiative supports South Africa’s 2050 net-zero emissions goal and aims to strengthen Eskom’s decarbonisation strategy. CEO Dan Marokane says the pilot will help explore hydrogen’s full value chain while building internal skills. The […]
# Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya will lead City officials and members of the mayoral committee in an operation targeting hijacked buildings in Pretoria West, through the Reclaim Our City pledge. Moya will also present a six-month progress report, covering key issues including wage disputes, illegal townships, service delivery, consequence management, and the city’s readiness for […]
