# ANC deputy president, Paul Mashatile, has praised his predecessor, David Mabuza, for his unwavering commitment to public service. Speaking at his memorial in Mpumalanga, Mashatile said that Mabuza remained dedicated to his duties with diligence and a deep sense of responsibility. He urged the nation to honour Mabuza’s legacy by accelerating efforts to realise […]
# The Gauteng Department of Education has confirmed it transferred funds to all identified schools in June 2025 to pay municipal bills. MEC Matome Chiloane says schools with Section 21 functions are responsible for settling water and electricity accounts. In addition, spokesperson Steve Mabona says the department continues to provide oversight and training. He assured […]
# The Presidency and National Treasury say the latest Operation Vulindlela report shows steady economic reform progress despite strong headwinds. The January to March report for 2025/26 highlights milestones in Phase-two, including groundwork for Independent Transmission Projects, freight logistics partnerships, and local government reforms. Cabinet has also approved the Digital Transformation Roadmap. The Presidency and […]
# Athletics: The Commission for Gender Equality has noted the European Court of Human Rights ruling in favour of double 800-metre Olympic champion Caster Semenya. The court found that the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland discriminated against Semenya due to her natural testosterone levels, violating her rights to privacy, non-discrimination, and legal protection. […]
# Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has announced the introduction of the Victim Support Services Bill and the Children’s Amendment Bill. The Victim Support Bill aims to uphold dignity and reduce secondary victimisation, while the Children’s Amendment Bill would enhance child protection and foster care. Tolashe also allocated 109-million-rand to HIV, elder care, and substance […]
# Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says the Global AIDS Report is a wake-up call, urging African governments to take full responsibility for funding HIV responses. Speaking at the Bertha Gxowa Hospital, Motsoaledi criticised reliance on foreign donors like PEPFAR, warning that when funding is withdrawn, systems collapse. He also confirmed that the Global Fund has […]
# UNAIDS executive director Winnie Byanyima has called on African countries to reallocate resources to combat AIDS, despite fiscal challenges. Speaking at the Global AIDS update launch at Bertha Gxowa Hospital, she urged governments to adopt cost-effective, scalable programmes over expensive donor-funded models. She highlighted the need for affordable prevention tools like biannual HIV injections, […]
# Three suspects have appeared before the Piet Retief Magistrate’s Court for the 2022 murder of Mkondo public relations councillor Muzi Manyathi. He was fatally shot at a fuel station in Piet Retief. Mpumalanga Police spokesperson, Donald Mdhluli, says the suspects aged 32 to 36, were linked to a stolen vehicle used in the crime […]
# The Standard Bank Africa Unlocked Conference in Cape Town has put a spotlight on business shaping Africa’s tomorrow. Now in its second year, the forum is fast becoming a premier platform for shaping Africa’s business future. Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala says Africa must lead its own economic destiny through bold leadership and collaboration. […]
