# President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised recipients of the 2026 National Orders for advancing democracy and nation-building in South Africa. Speaking in Pretoria, Ramaphosa said the honorees have contributed greatly to arts, science, medicine, education and human rights. Ramaphosa noted that the vision of equality, justice and dignity dates back generations. He added that the […]
# Rugby: President Cyril Ramaphosa has awarded Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus the Order of Ikhamanga during an investiture ceremony in Pretoria. The award is South Africa’s highest honour in sport, arts and culture. Erasmus, a two-time World Cup-winning coach, was praised for using the sport to unite South Africans across divides. This follows his […]
# Sport, Arts and Culture minister Gayton McKenzie says South Africa must continue honoring those who shaped the country’s democracy and freedom. Speaking at the 2026 National Orders in Pretoria, McKenzie praised recipients for their service and sacrifice. The minister also highlighted the country’s achievements in science, leadership and human rights, saying the honorees represent […]
# Human Settlements minister Thembi Simelane says countries worldwide are facing similar disasters linked to global warming and extreme weather. Speaking at the World Urban Forum 13 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Simelane joined global leaders discussing affordable housing. She says unpredictable weather continue disrupting cities globally. She highlighted the importance of collaboration through the UN-Habitat, for […]
# Airlink will launch the first direct flights between Cape Town and Zanzibar in October. The new weekly Saturday service follows the launch of Airlink’s Johannesburg-Zanzibar route in June. The new schedule shortens the journey for passengers travelling between the Western Cape and the East African island. Previously, most scheduled trips from Cape Town to […]
# Industrial Gas Users Association-Southern Africa has warned South Africa faces a major gas supply shortfall by 2030. The group says declining supply from Mozambique and the end of Sasol’s temporary gas provision could severely affect industry. The association has proposed urgent policy measures, including strategic infrastructure investment, regional gas partnerships and government-backed funding support. […]
# Airports Company South Africa has announced eight new board appointments as it advances its 21-billion-rand airport upgrade programme. Irvin Phenyane has been named chairperson, alongside new members including Xoliswa Daku, Keitumetse Mahlangu, Surendra Sooklal, Roy Mnisi, Theunis Chamberlain, as well as Kurt Parker and Ulandi Exner. They will join the board on August 6. ACSA says […]
# The extortion case against taxi tycoon Joe Sibanyoni and three co-accused has been struck off the roll at the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court. Defence lawyers, including Shaun Abrahams, argued there was no sufficient evidence on the charges. The four men accused of allegedly extorting 2.2-million-rand from a Mpumalanga mining mogul, were released after the State […]
# The United Nations says an inquiry has begun into the death of 1994 Rwandan genocide suspect, Félicien Kabuga, who died in custody in The Hague, Netherlands. The 93-year-old was declared unfit to stand trial in 2023 due to dementia and reportedly died in hospital over the weekend. Kabuga was accused of funding Hutu extremist […]
