# Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson will open the first quarter Minister and MECs meeting today in Polokwane, Limpopo. The gathering, attended by all nine provinces, will review the state of infrastructure and adopt plans to boost economic growth and job creation. Ahead of the meeting, officials will visit the Limpopo Theatre construction […]
# Johannesburg’s City Power will revise load-shedding blocks from Monday next week, to improve efficiency and exclude essential services. Spokesperson Isaac Mangena says the adjustments aim to minimise disruptions and enhance power distribution. Some customers in blocks 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15 may be reassigned. Stages five-to-eight will now […]
# The City of Johannesburg is urging municipal account holders to update their contact details immediately to avoid disconnection of electricity and water services due to missed payments. Finance director Kgamanyane Maphologela says many customers have outdated or incorrect information, making it difficult for the City to send statements and service updates. Residents are encouraged […]
# South Africa’s Tourism minister, Patricia de Lille, is in Ghana to strengthen tourism ties and cultural exchange. During the three-day visit, de Lille will meet Ghana’s Tourism minister, Abla-Dzifa Gomashie, and key industry players to promote South Africa as a top leisure and meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions destination. According to the Tourism Ministry, […]
# Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to universal health coverage through the National Health Insurance. Speaking at the second G20 Health Working Group Meeting in KwaZulu-Natal, Motsoaledi emphasised that health spending is an economic investment. He called for innovative financing, debt relief, and global health partnerships to strengthen the country’s healthcare […]
# Former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana told the East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape that the extortion and property damage charges against her are endangering her life. She was previously arrested in Gauteng. Kwinana argues the allegations harm her reputation and could lead to her death, given South Africa’s extortion crisis. She […]
# The Higher Education Department is taking action against unregistered institutions exploiting students seeking affordable education nationwide. Speaking at an awareness campaign in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, Higher Education deputy minister Mimmy Gondwe urged the public to verify institutions before enrolling. Gondwe warned that fraudulent colleges jeopardise students’ futures and called for stricter enforcement. She emphasised that […]
# Civil society group Free SA has secured a major victory as the government withdraws regulations banning hemp and CBD food products. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi reversed the decision after Free SA challenged the legality of the ban, warning of court action. Free SA’s Reuben Coetzer called it a win for participatory democracy, emphasising that […]
# The Wits Hunger Strike Solidarity Committee will hold the Umqolo Uvelile protest this afternoon, demanding immediate registration for all unregistered students, regardless of historical debt. The protest follows a 12-day hunger strike, during which Wits management refused to engage. Supporting groups include the South African National Civics Organisation Johannesburg, Operation Dudula, and Wits-based organisations. […]
