# Transport minister Barbara Creecy says South Africa recorded the lowest Easter road crash fatalities in three years. Crashes dropped by 32.5-percent and fatalities fell by 45.6-percent compared to 2024. Creecy credits early planning, visible traffic patrols, and partnerships with civil society and government. Over 177-thousand vehicles were checked and 941 drunk drivers arrested. She […]
# The minister of Small Business Development, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, is launching the G20 Provincial Chapter in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape today. The two day event will focus on solidarity, equality, and sustainability. The meeting comes as South Arica hosts the global forum for economic cooperation among the world’s leading economies in November. Eastern Cape premier Oscar […]
# The DA has accused the Gauteng Tourism Authority of failing dismally to meet its three-thousand-500 job creation target, achieving only 787 jobs. The DA’s Mike Moriarty called it a clear failure by premier Panyaza Lesufi’s administration, labelling its 60-thousand job promise as delusional. He criticised poor planning and lack of private sector partnerships, urging […]
# ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says calls for Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s resignation are unjustified unless linked to specific policy or legal failures. This comes after the EFF demanded his resignation following a court ruling suspending the VAT increase. The Western Cape High Court also overturned Parliament’s earlier adoption of the fiscal report. Bhengu-Motsiri says […]
# The MK Party has welcomed the Western Cape High Court’s suspension of the VAT hike. The party warns the ruling only addresses a symptom of deeper economic collapse under president Cyril Ramaphosa’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan. The MK Party slammed rising interest burdens, looming privatisation, and deep austerity. It also calls for the […]
# Shrek the Musical is currently being staged at the new Milkwood Theatre in Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal, until Sunday. Presented by the Young Performers Project, this lively show is bringing all the laughs, songs, and beloved characters, just in time to build excitement for the Shrek 5 movie hitting cinemas next year. The show stars […]
# Boulders Beach near Cape Town has climbed to 12th place on the 2025 World’s 50 Best Beaches list, a huge jump from 40th in 2023. Famous for its warm waters, golden sands, and resident African penguins, the beach has been recognised for its magical experience. The beach has been praised for its sheltered coves […]
# Parliaments’ portfolio committee on Health says they are waiting for reports on whether arson was the cause of two fires in the Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng. Chairperson Sibongiseni Dhlomo raised concerns over the hospital’s compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Speaking at the hospital, he said officials were looking into the safety […]
# The DA says it has successfully pushed for a review of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment framework. Reports adopted by the Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry, and Competition highlight concerns over elite capture and limited impact on job creation. The DA’s Toby Chance calls for an independent review, emphasising the need for a fresh approach […]
