# 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 […]
# The South African Social Security Agency says it’s strengthening checks to prevent fraud and ensure social grants go to people who qualify. This follows media reports that payments were made to beneficiaries who were allegedly not eligible for grants during the 2025/2026 financial year. The agency’s Andile Tshona says reviews and the life certification […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated South African jurist Navi Pillay on winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting peace and international law. Ramaphosa says the award recognises Pillay’s courage, integrity and lifelong commitment to protecting human rights and ensuring that war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted. Presidency spokesperson […]
# The Western Cape Government says new guidelines have been introduced to help municipalities maintain services during political instability in coalition governments. The guidelines were developed with the Dullah Omar Institute, the Hanns Seidel Foundation and local government experts. The guidelines aim to strengthen municipal administrations, improve governance and ensure that officials continue serving communities, […]
# South African-born jurist Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace, human rights and international law. Born in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal during apartheid, Pillay has served as a South African and international judge and as the United Nations human rights chief. The Nobel committee’s Jorgen Watne Frydnes […]
# The Gauteng Department of Health urges people with diabetes and other chronic conditions to have regular foot screenings and seek treatment early to prevent serious complications, disability and amputations. During the 2025/2026 financial year, podiatrists treated more than 63-thousand patients and screened over 34-thousand people, including more than 14-thousand people living with diabetes. The […]
# The City of Johannesburg has reopened 14 public swimming pools as part of a phased reopening programme. The city says recruitment, compliance and maintenance issues have been resolved at the facilities, with qualified lifeguards on standby. A further ten pools are expected to open from Monday, including facilities in Rabie Ridge, Dobsonville, Jabavu, Sydenham […]
