# The Gauteng Department of Community Safety will sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Universities of Johannesburg and North-West to enhance campus security. The agreement aims to address crime, violence, and protests through joint research, improved policing, and safety awareness programs. Department Head Nontsikelelo Sisulu and university leaders will sign the MoA, aligning with […]
# The High Court in Pretoria has suspended the 31 March analogue TV switch-off deadline, barring Communications minister Solly Malatsi and Sentech from proceeding. The ruling follows a legal challenge by eMedia, SABC and advocacy groups, arguing the switch-off would impact millions of indigent households. However, Malatsi’s legal team claims eMedia is protecting commercial interests. […]
# The DA in Gauteng has urged MEC Lebogang Maile to ensure only qualified and corruption-free candidates are appointed to the Gauteng Liquor Board Commission of Inquiry. Today marks the deadline for applications. The DA’s Mike Moriarty says the commission, investigating alleged corruption, is long overdue, with complaints from business owners about delays in liquor […]
# SANParks has launched joint operations to improve safety in the Lions Head, Signal Hill, Pipe Track, and The Glen areas of Table Mountain National Park. This follows a rise in armed robberies. The collaborative effort with police and the Camps Bay city improvement district, have increased patrols and intelligence-led interventions to curb crime. SANParks […]
# The Gauteng Department of Health is hosting the Third Provincial Research and Innovation Summit at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Under the theme Health Systems Reconfiguration Towards Optimising Governance with Sustainable Futures, the two-day event focuses on advancing healthcare through research and innovation. Spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says experts will discuss healthcare challenges […]
# The first phase of the Westown smart city in Shongweni, near Durban, has launched today, with 15-billion-rand in private sector investment expected over the next 15 years. The development, supported by the eThekwini Municipality, aims to create over 23-thousand jobs and includes retail, housing, and healthcare. Officials say the smart city will use technology […]
# The Technology Innovation Agency has launched the Women Technology and Innovation Programme to empower women entrepreneurs in South Africa’s innovation sector. The initiative aims to bridge funding gaps, provide support, and foster gender-responsive innovation. TIA acting CEO Ismail Abdoola emphasised the need for collaboration to drive lasting change. The programme will support women-led technological […]
# The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department has urged residents to stay alert as a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms is in place for today. Heavy rain, hail, and strong winds could lead to flooding, infrastructure damage, and traffic disruptions. Residents are advised to stay indoors, avoid flooded roads, and report emergencies. […]
# African exporters are facing new challenges as the European Union expands its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, now including indirect emissions from electricity used in manufacturing. Aluminium producer Hulamin’s Hendrik de Villiers warns this could affect carbon-intensive industries, including South Africa. De Villiers said the changes may push African businesses out of the European market. […]
