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How Postbank and SASSA are tackling card migration challenges before March 20 deadline
Western Cape MEC Jaco Londt highlights critical issues in the migration of SASSA Gold Cards to Postbank Black Cards, as the 2025 deadline looms.
South Africa's fight against poaching intensifies
Dion George, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, has declared war onpoaching syndicates, vowing to strengthen legislation and disrupt local and international networks.
US goverment workers in diversity jobs to be put on leave as programs ordered shut
In a sweeping move, the Trump administration has ordered all US federal diversity office employees to be placed on immediate paid leave, as White House press secretary confirms the shutdown of all DEIA programs. This decisive action marks the administration's first major policy implementation, affecting numerous federal departments and thousands of workers nationwide.
Police Commissioner consulting on disbandment of the police inspectorate division
SAPS faces mounting pressure as controversy erupts over plans to dismantle its internal watchdog, the National Police Inspectorate. The Democratic Alliance warns this move could severely undermine police accountability and reform efforts, demanding urgent parliamentary intervention. This decision, made without consulting Parliament, raises critical questions about transparency in South Africa's law enforcement governance.
SA foreign affairs minister Ronald Lamola backs Israel-Hamas truce, demands Palestinian sovereignty
South Africa's foreign affairs minister Lamola welcomes the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, emphasising the urgent need for Palestinian sovereignty and calling for accountability in the wake of Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
R50m Limpopo Municipal Building Scandal: Public Works Department denies involvment
National and provincial public works departments deny involvement in the stalled Collins Chabane municipal building project, with concerns mounting over its funding and consultant spending.
Sustainable resource use critical to South Africa’s biodiversity future, says DFFE
A recent webinar hosted by the South African Youth Biodiversity Network dissected SouthAfrica’s efforts under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Irakli Kobakhidze approved as Georgian Prime Minister - voting results
Then - lawmaker stated that all the changes should be done in a way that takes into account the interests of all parties involved.
Biden announces ceasefire to begin in Israel-Hezbollah war
He said a truce would permit Israel to redirect its efforts back to Gaza, where it has been at war with Hezbollah ally Hamas since October of last year.
Jindal’s R38 billion iron ore mine hits another setback in KwaZulu-Natal
Jindal's mining ambitions in KwaZulu-Natal face mounting opposition as community groups and environmental attorneys challenge procedural failures and ethical concerns.
‘It’s disappointing’: Limpopo MEC of Economic Development alarmed at low turn-out of locals to register spaza shops
The Capricorn District business registration centre in the province has received over 300 applicants, with the majority being foreign nationals.
WATCH | Soweto man dies in queue while waiting to upgrade prepaid meter ahead of November 24 cut off
‘‘We are asking them to extend the days, because we don’t have the R12,000 they would fine us. We are old and pensioners, and we are sick people,’’ she added with concern.
eThekwini urges business owners to renew licenses or face prosecution
Business owners in eThekwini must renew licenses promptly to avoid prosecution. Renewal is free and can be done online or at municipal offices.
World Prematurity Day: 23 tiny ‘warriors’ celebrated at graduation
The National Department of Health estimates that on average, 84,000 babies are born preterm in South Africa each year.
Chidimma Adetshina has ‘no bad blood’ with South Africa as she announces plans to bid farewell to pageantry world after her Miss Universe Africa reign
Adetshina shared that this is the end of the road for her as she wants focus on other areas of her life and do good things in Nigeria as well as establishing as herself
‘You’re dismissed’: Home Affairs fires 18 officials for corruption, fraud and sexual harassment
The reasons for dismissals of the 18 officers differ, with four of them being fired for irregular ranting of ID documents, while six were dismissed for irregular solemnisation and registration of marriages.
Food vendors back in business: Gauteng education lifts ban of food sales, implement strict rules
Earlier this month, the Gauteng Department of Education suspended food sales in and outside all schools until further notice, due to the rise of food poisoning incidents affecting schoolchildren.
Operation Shanela tackles priority crimes across Northern Cape
Community outreach formed a key part of the initiative, with police and community policing structures raising awareness about tuck shop operating hours, the sale of expired goods, rural safety, and school security.
‘Where’s the money from?’: Bosa demand answers on R500 million fund aimed at township spazas
Build One South Africa (Bosa) said it welcomed the R500 million initiative aimed at empowering township economies, but raised questions about accountability, transparency, and the risk of mismanagement and the money disappearing.
‘We need four months,’ say Soweto spaza shop owners to Ramaphosa on 21-day registration deadline
Fuming spaza shop owners in Naledi, Soweto blasted the 21-day registration deadline, saying that it is insufficient, arguing they don’t have money for transport to visit the municipal offices.
Bosa slams indefinite water cuts in Johannesburg as ‘Water-Shedding gift from GNU’
‘If load shedding was the gift from the previous administration, water shedding is the gift from this administration,’ said Bosa deputy president Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster.
Jabu Mbalula’s appointment as acting Premier sparks outrage over political favouritism
EFF and ActionSA urge investigations into Free State officials as the ANC faces backlash for mishandling corruption allegations and appointments.
Supreme Court of Appeal blocks Monsanto’s GMO maize, citing flaws in government safety oversight
A Supreme Court of Appeal decision halts the release of genetically modified maize, pointing to ignored environmental assessment obligations and safety concerns.
Fikile Mbalula’s brother Jabu Mbalula appointed acting Premier of the Free State
The EFF has demanded Letsoha-Mathae's resignation, claiming that her conduct was impeding the province's development and sound government.
EFF condemns R3. 6 billion exam printing costs, accuses DA of eroding state capacity
The Department of Basic Education clarifies the breakdown of the R3. 6 billion expenditure, disputing claims that it’s solely for printing papers.