# Justice and Constitutional Development deputy minister Andries Nel says ending gender-based violence requires translating policy into practical protection and accountability. Speaking at the South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges Annual General Conference in Bloemfontein, Nel highlighted the importance of policy to protection that advances accountability, justice, and systemic reform to […]
# ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says the party wants enough seats to become a key player in governing major municipalities. Speaking in KwaMashu, Durban, Mashaba said ActionSA is targeting eThekwini, KwaDukuza and Newcastle, where it already has a presence. Mashaba says the party aims to influence coalition governments rather than necessarily secure outright majorities. He […]
# The Gauteng Health Department has intensified efforts to prevent teenage pregnancy and HIV infections among young people. Health MEC Faith Mazibuko has urged both girls and boys to access accurate health information and youth-friendly services. The department’s spokesperson Steve Mabona says Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention option for eligible HIV-negative people, is available at […]
# COSATU is urging the ANC-led government to intervene to save local pharmaceutical manufacturing jobs. The union says two-thousand-500 jobs have been lost in the sector over the past 18-months, with nine manufacturers reportedly closing. The federation blames government procurement policies favoring cheaper overseas supplies. Cosatu spokesperson Matthew Parks calls on the Health, Finance and […]
# Soccer: The South African Football Association’s National Executive Committee has approved Pitso Mosimane as the new Bafana Bafana coach. SAFA president Danny Jordaan says some administrative matters still need to be finalised, with a formal announcement expected next week. Mosimane will replace Hugo Broos, who recently stepped down after guiding South Africa to the […]
# The life and legacy of slain anti-corruption whistleblower Babita Deokaran is being honored with the unveiling of a memorial statue at the Shri Mariammem Temple, north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal today. This comes as South Africa commemorates Women’s Day. Deokaran was assassinated outside her Johannesburg home on August 23, 2021, after she uncovered and flagged […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address at the National Women’s Day commemoration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria today. The event marks the 70th anniversary of the historic 1956 Women’s March against apartheid pass laws. This year’s theme is “Empowered Women, Empower Nations.” The government says the celebration will focus on improving […]
# DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis says South Africans are tired of empty political promises and want governments that work. Launching the party’s local government election plan in Johannesburg, he pledged to improve basic services. Hill-Lewis says municipalities should be the least dramatic part of people’s lives with competent and honest officials. He says the DA […]
# DA Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille says the party will appoint people with integrity and the skills needed to run key municipal services. Speaking at the DA’s 2026 Local Government Elections manifesto launch in Newtown, Johannesburg, Zille says engineers should manage engineering services, financial experts should oversee city finances and electricians secure the electricity […]
