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Launch of Desmond Tutu School of Medicine at NWU lauded

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The unveiling of the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine at the North West University (NWU) has been welcomed by the Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Health and Social Development, Chaired by Karabo Tebogo Magagane.

Operation Vala Umgodi nets 369 suspects

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The South African Police Service’s (SAPS) nationwide Operation Vala Umgodi led to the arrest of 369 suspects of different nationalities in the past week during operations carried out throughout the country.

Weather service warns of severe thunderstorms

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers over most parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo, but isolated over the eastern parts of Limpopo.

Proposed VAT increase to be reversed

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National Treasury’s proposed 0.5% Value-Added Tax (VAT) increase is expected to be withdrawn when Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana introduces the Rates and Monetary Amounts and the Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill (Rates Bill) to Parliament.

2025 Africa’s Travel Indaba a one-stop marketplace

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The 2025 Africa’s Travel Indaba is not just a trade show. It is a platform to reshape narratives, forge powerful connections and unlock shared value across the continent, says Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille.

SIU updates SCOPA on SABC investigations

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Head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) Advocate Andy Mothibi says there is a need for a focussed and pointed approach to prevent fraud and corruption at the SABC.

IEC launches nationwide consultation on e-voting

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The Electoral CommThe Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has launched a six-month national consultation process to gather feedback on the potential introduction of electronic voting (e-voting) in the country.ission of South Africa (IEC) has launched a six-month national consultation process to gather feedback on the potential introduction of electronic voting (e-voting) in the country.