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Tax filing season enters broader phase

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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has opened the broader phase of the 2026 tax filing season, allowing provisional and non-provisional taxpayers to submit their income tax returns.

Trailblazing young teacher transforms school administration

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When Sipho Manzini completed matric in 2007, he envisioned a life as a geologist. Growing up on a farm near White River in Mpumalanga, he never imagined that he would one day become an award-winning educator whose innovation would help transform the way teachers work in schools.

South Africa at the forefront of HIV prevention innovation

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The introduction of Lenacapavir for HIV prevention in South Africa represents the culmination of more than a decade of strategic leadership and health system strengthening led by the National Department of Health. South Africa has been one of the few countries globally to make antiretroviral-based pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) available as part of the Essential Medicines List and integrated within the country’s public primary healthcare (PHC) system.

Rebuilding public trust through delivery and accountability

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The month of July is dedicated to honouring the enduring legacy of our first democratic President Nelson Mandela, whose life was defined by selfless service to the people of South Africa. This annual observance is not just a symbolic tribute but is a reminder of the values that should guide every public servant.

SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms in Mpumalanga

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast partly cloudy conditions over the central and eastern parts of the country, with isolated rain and showers possible over the eastern parts on Monday.

Future generations must be taught all of SA’s history 

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While it is fitting that the Delville Wood Memorial has evolved from being a monument associated primarily with white South African sacrifice into a place that seeks to commemorate all South Africans who served in the war, the true test of remembrance lies in what future generations are taught of the war effort.

Call to collect operating licences

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With over 400 operating licences at risk of cancellation, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, is appealing to operators who have applied for operating licences, particularly minibus and scholar transport operators, to collect their operating licences.