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Law clinics are overwhelmed with queries from asylum seekers blocked from accessing South Africa’s asylum system. Asylum seekers are required to apply for an asylum seekers permit (also known as a Section 22 permit) in person at a Refugee Reception Office within five days of arriving in South Africa. Read/listen:ActionSA slams ZEP extension as Schreiber …
Social media posts have triggered a rush of gold diggers
The Democratic Alliance has filed an ethics complaint against social development minister Sisisi Tolashe for allegedly misleading parliament regarding the term of employment for the director-general of her department. According to the party, it believes that she lied to parliament, potentially committing an offence and that Tolashe has proven herself unfit to serve South Africa’s …
The heat was real and the stakes even higher as Capegate Shopping Centre wrapped up another unforgettable CG Braai Challenge. After a series of high-pressure cook-offs and a trolley dash that had crowds cheering, Huwitt Strydom emerged as the 2025 Braai Champion, claiming the title with a bold coffee-rubbed ribeye and red wine reduction. The …
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. @iStock. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over the central and eastern parts of the country. According to the SAWS, severe thunderstorms are expected to affect the western parts of KZN today, with a likelihood of strong winds, lightning and heavy downpours that …
South African teachers can expect a major relief in 2025 as the government officially announced a teacher salary increase along with upgraded benefits and allowances. This new pay revision aims to improve living standards for educators and recognize their contribution to the nation’s education sector. According to the Department of Basic Education, the increase will …
By Mervyn Naidoo, CEO of ACTOM Group South Africa is navigating an energy challenge characterised by intermittent load reduction/shedding, ageing infrastructure and limited generation capacity. The country also faces a transmission backlog that affects the seamless integration of renewable energy sources. Addressing these issues is essential for fostering economic growth and enhancing investor confidence. Although …
Keshav Maharaj © Getty Images South Africa have been boosted by the return of leading spinner Keshav Maharaj to the team for the second test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi as they seek to level the series, captain Aiden Markram said on Sunday. Maharaj, 35, was recovering from a groin injury and missed the first test …
South Africa intends to revive a controversial modular nuclear reactor programme and step up its reliance on gas to generate electricity, according to a new energy-policy blueprint unveiled by Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. A revised Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) approved by cabinet last week envisions R2.23 trillion ($128 billion) being invested in energy …
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that the R2,315 grant payments will officially begin from October 22, 2025, across all provinces. Beneficiaries of the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, and Child Support Grant are urged to check their respective payment schedules to avoid confusion. This month’s payment rollout brings relief to millions …
Luke Fraser ·19 Oct 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa is reportedly set to name his special advisor in investment promotion as South Africa’s next ambassador to the USA. South Africa has not had an Ambassador in the US since March, when Ebrahim Rasool was deemed persona non grata by the US government after accusing US President …
After initially called the C3, the Omoda C5’s smaller sibling will now be sold as the C4. The Citizen Motoring is in Wuhu, China, where the wraps have just been taken off the new Omoda C4. After being shown in Shanghai as the Omoda C3 in April, the Chery-owned carmaker renamed the SUV to the …
Planting season is here, and unfortunately, so are the seed crime syndicates that are particularly active in North West and the Free State. – Advertisement – According to Sarel Pretorius, chairperson of Agri North West’s Rural Safety Committee, these seasoned criminals were at it… Addo Elephant National Park: Established in 1931, it is the third-largest …
Recycling and cutting personal waste isn’t enough. Polluters must be regulated, and reparations paid by companies that have harmed the environment.
The whereabouts of kidnapped Pretoria entrepreneur and farmer, Jerry Boshoga remain unknown, nearly a year after his abduction following a business meeting, in Centurion. His kidnappers initially demanded R60m, later reducing it to R10m. RELATED VIDEO | Cutting Edge | The Disappearance of Jerry Boshoga[embedded content] Boshoga’s name has resurfaced at the Madlanga Commission, probing …
The official race may have been cancelled, but thousands of South Africans are still hitting the streets, proving that our national slogan might as well be: “We’ll make a plan.” Western Cape, South Africa (19 October 2025) – When life throws South Africans a curveball, we lace up our takkies and make a plan. This …
Malcolm Libera ·18 Oct 2025 South Africa’s property market has seen significant shifts over the past few years, with certain cities and regions losing momentum as others surged ahead. Property experts told BusinessTech that markets like the Western Cape and Cape Town have benefited from semigration and lifestyle-driven demand. However, they added that several once-strong …
South Africans are once again facing frustration as electricity tariffs increase by 12% starting November 2025. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) approved the hike after Eskom’s appeal for additional funding to sustain infrastructure and maintenance. Many citizens argue that with load shedding still continuing and services unreliable, another price increase feels unfair. …
South Africa’s five biggest rooftop solar systems all support the ability to produce multiple megawatts of electricity at peak capacity. There are generally two types of construction profiles for photovoltaic solar power systems in use globally — rooftop and ground-mounted. Rooftop systems have several advantages. Firstly, they don’t take up additional space, as they are …
The fish has been formally named, underscoring the urgent need for the conservation of freshwater systems and the species that call them home This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and …
Following the recent student protests at the University of Fort Hare that led to the destruction of the university property, the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has decided to conduct an urgent oversight visit to the university's Alice Campus in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday, 21 October 2025.
The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Tebogo Letsie, lamented the extent of the damage and the disruption to academic activities. He said the destruction is estimated to be between R250 million to R500 million.
“The violent student unrest could have been avoided if the university management had engaged with students and allowed the Student Representative Council (SRC) elections to take place as requested. Instead, the university management, decided to appoint an Interim SRC after the term of the elected SRC expired. The destruction was severe and affected critical infrastructure, including academic records,” said Mr Letsie.
He added that the situation might affect the university's ability to verify the academic records of students who are due to graduate because of the damage to the administration building.
“We hope that the committee's intervention will help bring all parties together to unpack the root causes of this unrest and to find lasting solutions,” said Mr Letsie.
Regarding the University of the Free State (UFS), Mr Letsie said the committee had also delegated some of its members to go on a fact-finding mission and to engage with management with a view to restoring stability. The UFS unrest was an unnecessary provocation of students, and it was an irrational decision where management decided to do away with provisional registration for the 2026 academic year.
Mr Letsie said to worsen the situation, the UFS management also decided to demand the evacuation of students from residences within 24 hours. This exacerbated the student unrest, and many students funded by NSFAS do not have the means to travel to their homes abruptly. “The excessive use of force by armed private security personnel towards unarmed students was seriously concerning,” emphasised Mr Letsie
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
Cloudy skies are expected across Mpumalanga, with cool to warm temperatures. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has warned that Sunday, 19 October, could bring wet weather across much of the country, including severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and cold temperatures in some regions. People are advised to take precautions, especially in flood-prone regions, and to …
Energy leaders from around the world convened in Durban last week for the first ever high level G20 meeting on nuclear energy, held amid rising projections for nuclear power expansion. Jointly organized by South Africa’s Department of Electricity & Energy and the IAEA, the conference brought together energy ministers and high level representatives from G20 countries, …
Eskom continues to reliably meet South Africa’s electricity demand. From 1 to 16 October 2025, the Unplanned Capacity Loss Factor (UCLF)—which measures the percentage of generation capacity lost due to unplanned outages—stood at 23.66%, reflecting a 2.94% improvement compared to 26.6% during the same period last year. The Planned Capacity Loss Factor (PCLF), which accounts …