# TLU SA Northern Cape has raised alarm over the Vioolsdrif border post operating without water for over a month. TLU SA Northern Cape chairperson, Jan Palm, says despite daily activity by border officials, there’s no access to water for staff or the surrounding area. Palm says the key trade and tourism gateway with Namibia […]
# Standing Committee on Public Accounts chairperson Songezo Zibi has confirmed that attempts to rescind the decision to launch a full committee inquiry into the Road Accident Fund have failed. Zibi says the inquiry is set for September and will examine allegations of maladministration and financial mismanagement. RAF CEO, Collins Letsoalo, and chief investment officer, […]
# Deputy President Paul Mashatile is leading a high-level delegation to attend the week-long China International Supply Chain Expo. South Africa will showcase investable projects and promote sectors like renewables and digital tech under the theme South Africa: Your Pathway to Supply Chain Resilience. Deputy president’s acting spokesperson, Keith Khoza, says the visit aims to […]
# South Africa will host the second G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group meeting from today to Friday at Kruger National Park. Over 250 delegates from G20 nations will tackle biodiversity, climate change, waste, and ocean issues. Environment minister Dion George will launch the Rhino Renaissance Campaign and lead a tree-planting ceremony. The event […]
# The KwaZulu-Natal Human Settlements Department has confirmed the 33-million-rand purchase of Montclair Lodge from Transnet to house flood victims. MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, says the 268-room facility with 600-bed capacity will be refurbished at a cost of 35-million-rand, with occupancy expected by December or January 2026. He confirmed that an […]
# Western Cape residents are urged to submit nominations for the 2025 provincial Cultural Affairs Awards which close tomorrow. The DA’s Thomas Walters urges the public to honour individuals and organisations making lasting contributions to arts, culture, and heritage. The awards, hosted by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, will hounour categories including libraries, […]
# Accountability Now says South Africa urgently needs a corruption-fighting body independent of executive control. Accountability Now director, Paul Hoffman, says the real issue is systemic failure, as corruption goes unpunished. He insists to Newzroom Afrika that no inquiry is needed just bold legal reform on corruption including the latest allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police commissioner […]
# Free State Education MEC Mantlhake Julia Maboya is set to launch the Multi-Certification Programme at the Louis Botha Technical High School in Bloemfontein today. The initiative equips learners with industry-recognised credentials in sectors like IT, finance, and hospitality. In addition, a welding course, offered by SA Truck Bodies from today to 22 July, will […]
# Athletics: Team South Africa is approaching a remarkable 130-medal tally at the 11th Edition of the African Union Sports Council Region 5 Youth Games in Windhoek and Swakopmund. The swimming squad secured 49 medals, field athletes 31 as Netball stars successfully defended their title, beating Malawi in a tight final while South Africa won […]
