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South Africa and Uganda look to boost trade, investment and regional co-operation
A look at the challenges of new and smaller political parties ahead of the upcoming elections
Legal Aid South Africa workers protest outside the Department of Justice in Pretoria
Case against controversial businessman Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni and his three co-accused postponed to 20 April 2027
Political parties want Finance Minister to address high fuel costs when he tables the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement today
DA lodges complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission against the City of Tshwane over the Bronkhorstspruit water crisis
Former Department of Social Development communications chief Lumka Oliphant wins unfair-dismissal dispute against the department
Department of Employment and Labour takes employment services directly to Soweto communities
COSATU leads an anti-austerity march to Parliament ahead of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement today
Authorities in Limpopo intercept buses carrying passengers without passports
SAPCO identifies municipal finances, service delivery, community participation, corruption as some its priorities top priorities in the upcoming Local Government Elections
Madlanga Commission impressed with the arrest of Suliman Carrim at OR Tambo International
Dawid Kruiper municipality intends to take action against officials who are responsible for its current financial problems
Ramaphosa says government is considering other interventions to cushion South Africans from the rising fuel prices
Mbeki adamant that NPA officials that failed to prosecute TRC cases must be held accountable
SAFTU condemns City of Ekurhuleni's plan to procure 2 400 megawatts from independent power producers
Tshwane Mayor: “Officials on the ground failed to inform us about the chlorine issue on time; internal communication was poor”
A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana
South Africa confirms four new mpox cases
Former President Thabo Mbeki scheduled to appear before the TRC Cases Inquiry
Today marks exactly 40 years since the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of former Mozambican President Samora Machel and 34 others
National Commissioner of Police General Fannie Masemola returns to work today
AfriForum requests Khampepe Commission for permission to cross-examine former President Thabo Mbeki
South Africa commemorates Black Wednesday
Parts of South Africa are facing extreme weather
Gauteng Department of Health clarifies concerns over radiation oncology services at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Sibiya's case postponed to next week Tuesday; October 20th
28 inmates at Westville Correctional Services in Durban are among 268 prisoners across the country sitting for their 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations
The matric class of 2026 at Tembisa West Secondary School in Ekurhuleni hopes to do well in their final year exams
Labour Party says the Constitutional Court must apply one standard to all parties after it ruled in favour of the ANC
A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana
Teachers in KwaZulu-Natal are set to take to the streets of Durban today.
Gambling strains household finances
Constitutional Court is expected to deliver judgment today in the ANC's case against the IEC.
March and March Movement says it has learnt that its leader Jacinta Ngobese Zuma and SA First Forum Acting CEO Xolani Zuma will be arrested before Friday
Concerned Citizens of South Africa is calling for a national shutdown on Monday over record fuel prices
Gauteng Liquor Traders Association set to hold a peaceful protest in Johannesburg today following the deadly Wedela tavern shooting
Reiger Park Youth Choose Sport Over Gangsterism
Al Jama-ah announces Ashley Mama as its Johannesburg mayoral candidate
New political parties gear up for this year's local government elections
All Eyes On Kempton Park As COSATU Leadership Results Expected Today
Madlanga Commission says it will obtain a statement from Serge Cabonge
AfriForum says Johannesburg's water crisis shows the municipal service delivery model is failing residents
Deputy President Paul Mashatile to deliver the keynote address at FEDUSA's 8th National Congress today
South African Youth Economic Council welcomes Labour Court order halting the restart of the recruitment process for the National Skills Fund CEO.
SACP leader Chris Hani’s killer Janusz Walus could soon run for public office in Poland
SAPS says Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya's resignation will be treated as a dishonourable discharge
Mantashe's walkout at COSATU Congress sparks debate over unity within the alliance.
More than 960-thousand candidates will start writing the 2026 National Senior Certificate exams today across the country.
A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana
COSATU reconvenes its 15th National Congress today following earlier disruptions
All systems go for the 2026 matric examinations
Afrika Mayibuye Movement condemns the shooting at the Bushbuckridge home of President of Contralesa Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena.
EFF and the African Legal Professionals Association are in the Western Cape High Court today challenging the Impeachment Committee's decision to rescind Advocate Thandazani Madonsela as its evidence leader
Siyafana Sonke Action Campaign not happy with what it deems attacks on the Constitutional Court ruling
US President Donald Trump approves of what would be the first-ever live broadcast of a US execution
Jacob Zuma Foundation appeals to President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Presidency to ensure proper maintenance of the Nkandla homestead
The world marks World Mental Health Day tomorrow
Examination quality assurance body UMALUSI says it's all systems go for the 2026 National Senior Certificate exams
Asylum seekers queueing outside the Home Affairs Refuge Offices in the Eastern Cape attacked
Tensions escalated in KZN following protests criticizing the Constitutional Court's asylum ruling
Some municipalities are failing dismally to keep townships clean
Various civic moments weigh in on the landmark court ruling that protects asylum seekers' rights
A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana
Babsy Mlangeni remembered
South Africa is moving to strengthen its pharmaceutical independence
The cancellation of the multi million rand Medicare24 Tshwane District contract has led to a deficit of police officers on the ground.
SACP in Limpopo unhappy with the Independent Electoral Commission over the registration of one of its ward councillor candidates.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi condemns the kidnapping and death of a four-month-old baby
Department of Employment and Labour says proposed amendments to the Employment Services Act do not create new employment rights for refugees or asylum seekers.
As the country marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a new memoir titled I Choose Life has been launched
Border Management Authority dismisses claims that US deportees are slipping into South Africa through informal crossings from Eswatini
Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration says it is aware of panic and confusion following the recent Constitutional Court judgment on asylum seekers and the Refugees Act
DA to hold a major march against gender-based violence in Pretoria today
Deputy President Paul Mashatile welcomes progress on the National Dialogue Steering Committee
SA First Forum writes to Home Affairs Minister demanding urgent action on undocumented South Africans
UN Secretary-General calls for the Gaza ceasefire to become permanent
Democratic Alliance in Gauteng is calling for an urgent probe into chronic medicine shortages at public health facilities
Political commentator and civil society leader Lukhona Mnguni is vying to become the Mayor of Johannesburg
Workers take to the streets as COSATU leads nationwide marches to mark World Day for Decent Work
Speaker of the National Assembly Thoko Didiza challenges global leaders at the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly to shift focus from drafting laws to strictly enforcing them
Parliament is pressing the Department of International Relations to account for money owed to South Africa by foreign countries
Sharp increase in fuel prices is placing fresh pressure on South Africa's transport and logistics sector
Newly formed Born To Win Party hits the streets of Polokwane campaigning to win over voters.
Phahlane says charges against him, provisionally withdrawn by IDAC were concocted.
Mozambican human rights champion Professor Adriano Nuvungo issues an urgent open letter to President Daniel Chapo challenging a controversial funding pact with the United States
Department of Basic Education reviews guidelines for teacher-learner WhatsApp communications following growing concerns over professional boundaries
MK Party calls for urgent government intervention as South Africans brace for a record fuel price increase
Dismissed Crime Intelligence deputy head Major-General Feroz Khan to appear before the Madlanga Commission
A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana
Ekurhuleni residents continue to grapple with failing services
Trade union Solidarity warns South Africa could lose its AGOA trade benefits before Christmas
Suspended Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya is expected to face his disciplinary hearing today
Trade union Solidarity warns South Africa could lose its AGOA trade benefits before Christmas
US President Donald Trump escalates his campaign strategy with an unprecedented financial promise
SASSA urges social grant beneficiaries to ignore escalating social media panic regarding routine compliance assessments
Gauteng Legislature's transport committee demands immediate behavioural changes from motorists as South Africa officially begins Transport Month
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya's court case intensifies
A focus on Eastern and Western Cape ANC court matters
A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana