Take Me to the River: Baptisms in Joburg’s Polluted Water
Years of systemic failures have poisoned the Klip River
Statement on the Cabinet meeting of 25 March 2026, and Special Cabinet meeting of 1 April 2026. | SA News
A. Issues in the environment 1. Economy 1.1. SARS collects a record R2 trillion in net revenue 1.1.1. Cabinet applauded SARS under Commissioner Edward Kieswetter for collecting just over R2 trillion in net revenue, a record milestone which was achieved in the fastest period since the R1 trillion net revenue collection milestone. 1.1.2. The improved tax collection boosts …
Defence showcases capabilities at the 2026 Rand Show | SA News
Thursday, April 2, 2026 The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will be participating in the 2026 edition of the Rand Show, taking place from 2 to 6 April 2026, at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, in NASREC. In a statement, the SANDF said it will once more utilise the Rand Show as an opportunity to …
South Africa faces water price rethink as Lesotho calls for deal review | SA News
Lesotho pushes for bigger share in key water deal with South Africa CapeTalk’s Clarence Ford, use the audio player below: Health Care: South Africa has a dual healthcare system, with public and private sectors, but faces challenges related to access and quality of care. Read More at the Source
South Africa grants 15-month visa extension for expats amid Home Affairs backlog | SA News
CapeTalk’s Views and News with Clarence Ford using the audio player below: Audience Analytics: Media organizations are increasingly using data analytics to understand audience preferences and tailor content accordingly. Read More at the Source
One of South Africa’s biggest cities is getting electric minibus taxis | SA News
Commuters in Cape Town’s Century City can look forward to the introduction of a fleet of electric minibus taxis from as early as October this year. This was confirmed to CapeTalk by Justin Coetzee, CEO and founder of GoMetro, the company leading the production of the eKamva electric minibus taxi. The taxi was initially launched …
Ministerial task team appointed to coordinate impact of Middle East conflict | SA News
President Cyril Ramaphosa has established a ministerial task team to coordinate government action to cushion South Africans against the impact of the war in the Middle East which has triggered rising costs of fuel. This according to Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who led a post Cabinet media briefing in Tshwane on Thursday. Conflict …
Really bad news about petrol prices in South Africa | SA News
Staff Writer ·2 Apr 2026 What many believed was a bad April Fool’s Day joke has proven to be a harsh reality, with early data from the Central Energy Fund suggesting a rough month ahead for fuel price recoveries. Fuel price recoveries at the start of the May review period showed a staggering under-recovery of …
Pentecostal Churches Are a Place of Everyday Care, Not Just Bizarre Spectacle: Southern African Study
In most churches, religious life forms around friendships, love, emotional support and social events.
Don’t Leave Your Home Exposed
As many South Africans prepare to travel over the April holidays, ensuring that your home is properly protected should be a key priority. “Household insurance is not a luxury, it is a critical safety net,” says Dr Hardy Ncube, Head of Personal Products from Standard Insurance Limited. “In many ways, it’s no different from having …
Zoë Modiga to Perform in the Swartberg Pass at Journey to Jazz 2026
A powerful new voice joins one of the festival’s most anticipated moments and Kyle Shepherd’s world premiere performance moves to a bigger stage Prince Albert, Western Cape – Journey to Jazz is proud to announce that acclaimed South African vocalist Zoë Modiga will perform a special sunset celebration tailored specifically for the Swartberg Pass on …
Expansion Outpaces Targets
Standard Bank has expanded access to Smart ID services by adding 30 new branches across the country. The banking group aims to have 50 branches offering the service by the end of April 2026 through its new bank‑assisted model, developed in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). The rollout is progressing ahead of …
PIC Must Free Itself of Daybreak Foods
Statement by Andrew Batement MP – DA Deputy Spokesperson on Appropriations: The DA notes the recent comments from Deputy Minister Masondo that the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) is seeking an equity partner for Daybreak Foods. The DA agrees that the PIC should be seeking to divest itself of the majority stake of Daybreak Foods. However, …
Easter Road Safety Must Build on Progress
Statement by Kabelo Mogatosi MPL – DA Shadow MEC for Transport: The Democratic Alliance believes the reduction in road deaths over the recent festive season demonstrates that focused enforcement and improved driver behaviour can save lives. This must now be strengthened through a clear and sustained Easter road safety plan that prioritises visibility, accountability, and …
Quarterfinal Spots at Stake
The DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, and Hollywoodbets Sharks will return to Europe this weekend for their do-or-die Round of 16 matches in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions, where spots in the quarterfinals will be at stake. The DHL Stormers will line up against Toulon in France in the first Investec Champions …
Where Is the Presidential Water Action Plan?
Statement by Stephen Moore MP – DA Spokesperson on Water and Sanitation: After the President announced a Water Crisis Committee in February’s SONA, the DA has been eagerly awaiting a clear action plan from this committee. In our questions in Parliament to the President and Minister of Water & Sanitation, we uncovered that by mid-March, …
Expanded Junior Bok Group for TRCU20 Training Camp
Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote on Wednesday named a sizeable training squad of 45 players, including four who attended the recent Springbok alignment camp, for a two-week camp in Stellenbosch from 6 to 19 April in preparation for the 2026 edition of the Under‑20 Rugby Championship (TRCU20). Riley Norton, who skippered the Junior Boks to the …
Feast of Classic Sights, Sounds and Rivalry
KNYSNA – It’s less than one month to go until the 16th Simola Hillclimb comes to life with Classic Car Friday. Fans can look forward to another spectacular feast of iconic classic cars taking on the 1.9 km Simola Hill as the drivers challenge for glory. Spectators will have the first opportunity to see the …
Herolds Bay – Man Missing
Jonathan Britton, NSRI Wilderness station commander, said: At 20h47, Wednesday, 1 April, NSRI Wilderness and NSRI Mossel Bay duty crews were activated following reports of a local fisherman reportedly swept off rocks by waves in the vicinity of Voelklip, Herolds Bay, while shoreline angling. NSRI rescue swimmers, from both NSRI rescue stations, responded. NSRI crew …
OUTA Warns Parliament
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has called for stronger, enforceable ethics rules in Parliament, warning that proposed amendments to the Code of Ethical Conduct still leave critical accountability gaps. In its formal submission to Parliament’s Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests, OUTA supports the intent to improve transparency and ethical leadership, but cautions …
World Sailing Championship Dates Confirmed
World Sailing is pleased to confirm the dates for the 2027 World Sailing Championships, setting up what promises to be one of the most exciting years in the sport’s history. Bringing together all 10 Olympic sailing disciplines alongside Para Inclusive Sailing events, the 2027 World Sailing Championships will be staged across two venues. Fortaleza, Brazil, …
South African Vehicle Sales Hit 20-Year March High
South Africa’s new vehicle market delivered its strongest March in nearly two decades, with domestic sales reaching 58,060 units according to naamsa the Automotive Business Council. This represents a 17.3% increase on the 49,500 units sold in March 2025, supported by cumulative interest rate cuts and firmer consumer and business sentiment, even as cost pressures …
Operation Prosper Needs Clear Goals, Results and Exit Plan
Statement by Lisa Schickerling MP – DA Spokesperson on Police: Operation Prosper must be a focused, time-bound intervention with clear operational goals, proper logistical support, and a concrete plan for how SAPS will sustain policing capacity once SANDF support comes to an end. At present, one of the most serious concerns is that neither SAPS …
How to Kill Jobs and Local Economies Around Dams
Statement by Dr Igor Scheurkogel MP – NCOP Spokesperson on Water and Sanitation: The DA calls on communities to oppose new water regulations. This after the Department of Water and Sanitation’s proposed regulations for the management and control of government waterworks and surrounding state-owned land. The draft regulations and resource management plans represent a profound …