# Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment minister David Maynier has declared a new national park in the Eastern Cape to protect grasslands, biodiversity and important water sources. The Grasslands National Park covers more than ten-thousand hectares between Nqanqarhu and Rhodes. South African National Parks will manage the park, where landowners can continue conservation-friendly farming activities. […]
#AfriForum says repeated electricity cuts at schools in Centurion are raising concern ahead of the final examinations. As a result, the organisation is preparing urgent legal action against the municipality for breaching a court order. AfriForum’s Alana Bailey says the City of Tshwane has cut power to schools again, despite a court order prohibiting such […]
# TLU SA is calling for improvements to rural roads, rail transport and logistics to reduce pressure on South African farmers. The agricultural organisation says poor infrastructure and transport inefficiencies are adding to production costs at a time when farmers are already facing sharp fuel price increases ahead of the summer planting season. TLU SA’s […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is encouraged by the Free State’s plans to revive industrial growth, attract investment and create jobs. He was speaking at the launch of the Free State catalytic investment and industrialisation project. Ramaphosa says the province was once a major manufacturing centre, but poor municipal services and infrastructure problems led […]
# The Freedom Front Plus has condemned threats to strip political opponents and civil rights groups of their South African citizenship or charge them with treason for speaking out about the country internationally. The party’s Corné Mulder says these threats violate the Constitution and the rights to citizenship and freedom of expression. Mulder accuses the […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says a Chinese car manufacturer planning to invest in the Free State must eventually manufacture vehicles and components locally. Speaking at the launch of the provincial catalytic investment and industrialisation project, Ramaphosa said the planned investment could create about six-thousand jobs through the assembly of imported parts. He added the company […]
# The City of Cape Town encourages residents to seek help with their mental health as it marks World Mental Health Day today. Signs of mental health problems may include ongoing sadness, changes in sleep or appetite, trouble concentrating and avoiding friends or family. Mayoral committee member for Community Services and Health, Francine Higham, has […]
# Nearly one-million grade 12 learners have signed a pledge to uphold honesty and integrity during the 2026 matric examinations. Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube has warned learners against cheating, copying answers, using unauthorised electronic devices or sharing leaked examination papers. The matric exams will commence on Monday and run until 26 November. Ministry spokesperson […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the matric Class of 2026 to approach their final examinations with honesty, discipline and integrity. Speaking at the national senior certificate pledge-signing ceremony in QwaQwa in the Free State, Ramaphosa reminded learners not to waste years of hard work and sacrifice. He encouraged them to believe in themselves, support […]
