# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 8th South Africa-European Union Summit, held in Cape Town last week, marked a pivotal moment for trade and investment relations. In his weekly newsletter, he highlighted the over 90-billion-rand investment package aimed at boosting key sectors like vaccine production, energy transition, and infrastructure. According to Ramaphosa, the summit also […]
# Rise Mzansi is calling for an investigation into over three-thousand-400 licences issued to artisanal and small-scale miners over the past five years. The party is concerned about the growing issue of illegal mining, which continues to claim lives and rob the government of revenue. A joint parliamentary committee meeting today will discuss tackling illegal […]
# The DA in Gauteng demands an urgent investigation into the theft of five-million-rand from the Sedibeng Licensing Department, allegedly involving mayor Lerato Maloka’s son, Kgotso Mkhize. The party claims the funds were allegedly stolen through fraudulent transactions on the electronic national administration traffic information system in December last year. The DA’s Kingsol Chabalala criticised […]
# The Northern Cape MEC for Roads and Public Works, Fufe Makatong, urges motorists to be cautious as heavy rains, thunderstorms, and strong winds have severely impacted road conditions across the province. Affected routes include areas in ZF Mgcawu, John Taolo Gaetsewe, Francis Baard, Namakwa, and Pixley Ka Seme districts. The department’s Zandisile Luphahla says […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government will send a new envoy to Washington following the expulsion of ambassador Ebrahim Rasool from the US. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Rasool of being a race-baiting politician who hates America, declaring him unwelcome in the US. Ramaphosa told the media he is awaiting a full report […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says investing in early childhood development now will save South Africa billions in the future. Addressing the Bana Pele Summit in Johannesburg, he said quality early learning reduces poverty, improves education outcomes, and lowers costs in healthcare, social services, and crime prevention. Ramaphosa highlighted studies showing that every rand spent on […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government has pledged to invest ten-billion-rand in early childhood development over the next three-years, with a focus on universal access. The funding will support ECD centres and improve foundation skills for young children. In his keynote address at the Bana Pele Summit in Johannesburg, Ramaphosa urged businesses, government, and […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent action to expand early childhood development. Speaking at the Bana Pele 2030 Roadmap Leadership Summit in Johannesburg, he highlighted its role in breaking cycles of poverty and unlocking economic potential. Ramaphosa says strong early education leads to better school outcomes, workforce readiness, and long-term economic benefits:
# The DA is calling for a full forensic audit of the South African Police Service’s DNA processing and forensic laboratories following a shocking 140-thousand-case backlog. The party blames outdated equipment, poor management, and the mishandling of DNA evidence for delaying justice, especially in gender-based violence cases. The DA’s Ian Cameron warns that failures in […]
