# The Department of Basic Education has clarified that its textbook screening process is not a tender system, amid concerns over procurement irregularities. Officials say the process uses blind screening, where manuscripts are assessed without publisher details to ensure fairness and quality. The department spokesperson Terence Khala says more than 150 subject experts evaluate submissions […]
# Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe’s son, Bellarmine, has been sentenced to a 600-thousand-rand fine or jail time by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng. He previously pleaded guilty to pointing a firearm and violating immigration laws after a shooting incident at his Hyde Park residence in Johannesburg. The wounded employee was paid out 400-thousand-rand […]
# The Durban Business Indaba taking place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre has gathered industry leaders, government and Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises to discuss funding, compliance, market access and partnerships. The four-day indaba hosted by eThekwini Municipality, forms part of the broader Durban Business Fair Exhibition, alongside high-impact empowerment initiatives, including […]
# Water and Sanitation minister Pemmy Majodina says thet new reservoir and tower developments in Brixton, Johannesburg, will strengthen water security. Key facilities like Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital and Helen Joseph Hospital, the SABC and the University of Johannesburg are expected to benefit. The minister says South Africa has sufficient water resources, but […]
# Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero says the City is raising up to 13-billion-rand to upgrade ageing water and sewer infrastructure. Speaking at the launch of a new ground reservoir and water tower in Brixton, Morero emphasised that the plan includes replacing thousands of kilometres of pipes, with seven-billion-rand needed for water and six-billion-rand for sewer […]
# Soccer: Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef says several players from the club deserve inclusion in Bafana Bafana squad. His comments come as recent squads have featured no Chiefs players. Youssef believes at least four Chiefs players have earned selection based on strong performances, highlighting their consistency and teamwork. He says Brendon Petersen, Bradley […]
# ActionSA has warned Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi of a looming wastewater crisis. ActionSA Gauteng Environmental Affairs spokesperson John Moodey says over half of the province’s systems are critically strained, with many exceeding capacity and discharging polluted water. The party estimates 2.14-billion-rand is urgently needed for repairs, citing vandalism, load-shedding and poor maintenance. Moodey calls […]
# The long-planned merger between Sentech and Broadband Infraco has been pushed to the 2028/2029 financial year. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies says the 2026/2027 focus will be on developing a new roadmap to improve efficiency and reduce duplication. This comes as Broadband Infraco continues to face serious financial and operational challenges, including […]
# South32 and Eskom are progressing discussions on a long-term electricity solution for the Hillside Aluminium Smelter in KwaZulu-Natal, expected to begin in 2031. A joint working group will explore renewable energy integration with firming capacity under existing regulations. Both parties say the plan aims to support industrial growth, job security, and decarbonisation goals. The […]
