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Statement by Dr Jack Bloom MPL – DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Health: The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng launched a billboard in the south of Johannesburg today to continue their campaign for criminal charges against the kingpins who stole R2.3 billion from Tembisa Hospital, and the urgent recovery of this money. Speakers at the …
Statement by Chris Hattingh MP – DA Spokesperson on Defence and Military Veterans: The Democratic Alliance is alarmed by News24’s report that young South African men were charged R20 000 for supposed travel and training, only to be sent directly into the Russia-Ukraine war. According to the article, these invoices were issued through individuals linked …
Statement by Dianne Kohler Barnard MP – DA Spokesperson on State Security: The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the arrest and charging of Thulani Dlomo, the alleged “superspy” who operated at the heart of Jacob Zuma’s State Capture project. This is a significant breakthrough in the fight against corruption and the abuse of state institutions and …
Malcolm Libera ·4 Dec 2025 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has doubled down on this stance that introducing a wealth tax is not viable in South Africa. This follows his previous comments at the beginning of the year, in which he stated that South Africa already taxes the rich heavily. In a parliamentary Q&A, Godongwana said …
Cape Town: In light of recent concerns raised following the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) announcement that the UK version of the SafeTrx app will be discontinued at the end of this year, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) would like to reassure all South African paddlers and water users that the NSRI’s SafeTrx will remain fully operational, …
South Africa broke ranks with all its Brics partners and voted on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, for a UN General Assembly resolution demanding that Russia return the thousands of Ukrainian children it abducted during the war and deported to Russia. Ukrainians in South Africa said they were “enormously grateful” to South Africa for its vote. …
Private South African freight-rail operator Traxtion will invest R3.4 billion in locomotives and wagons, almost doubling its fleet as the country’s more than century-old state rail monopoly comes to an end. The acquisition of 46 locomotives will allow the Johannesburg-based company, which operates in nine other African countries and is the continent’s biggest private rail firm, to …
Water scheme was restored, but two villages are back to having no water
Staff Writer ·4 Dec 2025 South Africa’s presidency joked on Thursday that the country would “take a commercial break” from the G20 while US President Donald Trump leads the forum, after Trump’s administration confirmed it will not invite South Africa to participate. The US took over the rotating presidency of the Group of 20 last week, after boycotting the …
Long-term car rentals are growing in popularity as an alternate route to vehicle ownership in South Africa. Also known as vehicle subscriptions, the service is touted as a way to bypass bank finance, balloon payments, and increasingly-long repayment solutions. The option has seen a surge in interest over the past few years because it offers …
A new era of AI-aided acoustic research has opened a window into the complex social world of the African lion, […]
Tracker has released a report on its vehicle crime statistics for the six months from January to June 2025, revealing that business-owned vehicles are 48% more likely to be targeted by criminals. Tracker’s Vehicle Crime Index aggregates data from the company’s more than 1.1 million subscriptions. Its data showed that the majority of crime targeting …
The Department of Transport says South Africa is “definitely” moving to an eight-year validity period for driving licence cards. This is according to director-general, Mathabatha Mokonyama, who informed Parliament’s Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and the Minister in the Presidency of the decision. “We have just concluded, although it took a little bit of time, …
The Department of Transport says the driving licence card production backlog has been reduced to approximately 120,000 cards. The production backlog resulted from the breakdown of South Africa’s only driving licence card printer in February 2025. By the time it returned on 8 May 2025, the backlog had reached over 730,000. Speaking to Cape Talk, …
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa said it was prepared to wait out next year’s G20 after being barred by the United States and did not expect other countries to lobby for its inclusion. The United States this month took over the year-long presidency of the group of leading economies after largely boycotting South Africa’s tenure, including …
The University of the Western Cape hosted a simultaneous display ahead of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals
4 December 2025 — Following a heartfelt and inspiring send-off ceremony hosted by the South African Football Association (SAFA) and the Department of Sport, the Department of Education, the SA U15 Boys and Girls national teams are now on their way to Stellenbosch to compete in the ASFC 2025 – COSAFA Qualifiers. The event will
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Residential development planned, including affordable housing
Finding the Right Support People facing health challenges often want clear and simple guidance. Many start by searching for an oncologist near me when they need a specialist who can help them understand their options. Some look for a space that feels close to home, while others want someone who has experience with a specific …
Attention: Editors and ReportersWednesday, 03 December 2025 Today we commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities under the theme “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.” This theme speaks directly to South Africa’s ongoing journey. Our Constitution guarantees the rights, dignity and equal protection of all people. Yet for many persons with disabilities, …
Many homes, offices, and small shops rely on water dispensers to keep fresh drinking water available throughout the day. People choose different container sizes based on how much water they need and how often the dispenser is used. The most common choice is water bottles for water dispenser because they are easy to refill, clean, …
Planning a day at the beach should feel easy. People want gear that keeps them comfortable, protected, and ready for a long stay in the sun. Items like a beach tent, beach tents, a beach canopy, cooling bags, and outdoor blankets help families and solo visitors enjoy their time without stress. Each piece has a …
People visit Johannesburg for many different reasons. Some come for work, some come for family events, and others travel for short breaks. No matter the reason, travellers often want places that feel calm, safe, and easy to settle into. Johannesburg and Sandton offer a wide mix of stays, from quiet guest houses to steady and …
Johannesburg, South Africa – Eco Smart Pest Control has released comprehensive guidance for environmentally conscious homeowners seeking to maintain pristine homes using SAPCA-approved methods. The educational resource addresses a common dilemma: achieving thorough home cleanliness, particularly in overlooked spaces like roof cavities, whilst staying true to sustainability commitments. According to the pest control specialist, roof …