# President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is deeply ashamed of attacks on foreign nationals. His remarks come amid concerns over attacks targeting migrants and other foreign nationals. Speaking ahead of the Southern African Development Community leaders’ meeting in Durban, Ramaphosa said violence and xenophobia have no place in South Africa, and the government is […]
# Suspended National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams says he is ready to stand trial after appearing in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court today. The state says its investigation is complete and has asked for the case to be moved to the Regional Court for trial in September. Adams is accused of visiting two prison inmates […]
# Communications and Digital Technologies minister Solly Malatsi has announced changes to the leadership of the black economic empowerment Information and Communication Technology sector council. Minki Mazibuko-Thulo has been removed as chairperson with immediate effect following concerns raised by council members and stakeholders, as well as findings from a departmental investigation. Malatsi says the changes […]
# The High Court in the Western Cape has declared the estate of former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste provisionally insolvent, more than two years after he died by suicide in 2024. News24 reports the application was brought by Reclamation Advisory, which acquired claims against the estate earlier this year. A provisional trustee will now be […]
# The DA has unveiled a five-point plan to get Ekurhuleni working again ahead of the local government elections on 4 November. The party has pledged to tackle corruption, repair roads and infrastructure, improve water and electricity services, strengthen community safety and create more local jobs. The DA’s Khathutshelo Rasilingwane says better financial management and […]
# The Workers and Socialist Party has renewed its call for a living wage and justice for the victims of the Marikana massacre in North West. The party says mineworkers continue to face low wages, unemployment and poor living conditions, while no one has been held accountable for the 2012 killings. The party’s Zaki Mamdoo […]
# FMD Response SA has welcomed the first privately bought foot-and-mouth disease vaccines being delivered to private veterinarians. The organisation believes the rollout shows what the government and the private sector can achieve by working together. The organisation’s Andrew Morphew has urged the Department of Agriculture to regularly share information on where outbreaks are occurring […]
# The Motor Industry Staff Association says employers must take stronger action against sexual harassment in the workplace. Marking Women’s Month, the union is calling on companies to adopt clear policies, regularly train staff and ensure victims can report incidents safely without fear of retaliation. MISA’s Phakamile Hlubi-Majola has urged workplaces to protect employees’ dignity […]
# Nominations are now open for the 2027 Standard Bank Young Artist Awards, recognising talented South African artists under the age of 35 years. The awards cover a range of creative fields, including music, theatre, dance, visual arts, poetry and film. Winners will receive financial support, greater exposure and an opportunity to present new work […]
