# Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson says a full investigation into the wall collapse at the Nazareth Baptist Church in Inanda, in KwaZulu-Natal, must be completed before construction resumes. On Monday, eight people were injured when a retaining wall collapsed, with four still in hospital. Following a visit to the site, Macpherson said […]
# The South African National Blood Service is encouraging South Africans to spend their 67 minutes this Mandela Day by donating blood. The blood service says one blood donation can save up to three lives, calling on more people, especially first-time donors, to become lifesavers. The organisation added that the donation process is safe, simple […]
# The Unlimited Child has launched an artificial intelligence-powered platform aimed at improving the quality of early childhood development in South Africa. The non-profit organisation says the platform provides ECD practitioners with personalised lesson planning, coaching and classroom support, helping to improve school readiness, especially in underserved communities. The organisation’s Candice Potgieter says the technology […]
# The South African rand has weakened to its lowest level in almost three weeks as rising tensions in the Middle East boosted the US dollar and increased expectations of higher American interest rates. The local currency yesterday at one stage traded just below 16-rand-50-cents to the dollar ahead of the release of South Africa’s […]
# University of Cape Town professor Aqiel Dalvie is featured in a new United Kingdom documentary examining the impact of environmental chemicals on fertility. His research in South Africa has found widespread pesticide exposure in vulnerable communities, with studies indicating possible links to fertility problems in adults and children. The documentary aims to raise awareness […]
# Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy minister Narend Singh has called for stronger cooperation between prosecutors, police and environmental officials to combat illegal fishing and other environmental crimes. Speaking at the opening of a two-day enforcement training programme in KwaZulu-Natal, Singh said coordinated investigations and successful prosecutions are essential to protecting South Africa’s marine […]
# Statistics South Africa says mining production fell by 5.4-percent in May compared with the same month last year, mainly due to lower iron ore, coal and platinum group metals output. Despite the decline in production, mineral sales rose by 13.9-percent year-on-year, driven by strong sales of platinum group metals, gold and coal. Stats SA’s […]
# Trade, Industry and Competition deputy minister John Steenhuisen has outlined the government’s strategy focused on diversification, decarbonisation and digitalisation to boost competitiveness, create jobs and expand exports. Addressing the Manufacturing Indaba in Sandton, Johannesburg, Steenhuisen said the plan focuses on increasing investment, supporting local production, adopting new technology and expanding trade across Africa. He […]
# Deputy minister of Trade, Industry and Competition John Steenhuisen says South Africa wants to grow its manufacturing sector to create jobs and boost the economy. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba in Johannesburg, Steenhuisen said Africa must move beyond exporting raw materials and instead produce more value-added goods. He added stronger […]
