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Presidency refutes reshuffle allegations

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

The allegations reported in the media that President Jacob Zuma wishes to fire Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and replace him with Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma are "preposterous and outrageous".

SONA postponed

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete has announced that the State of the Nation Address (SONA) has been postponed.

Day Zero projection moves to May

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Cape Town Day Zero, which was planned for 16 April 2018, is expected to move out to 11 May 2018, due to a decline in agricultural usage.

Youth called to reflect on milestones of freedom

Friday, July 24, 2026

Emfuleni Local Municipality Executive Mayor Hassan Mako has urged South Africans, particularly young people, to reflect on the key milestones in the country’s democratic journey and use dialogue to deepen social cohesion, strengthen nation-building and foster a shared national identity.

eThekwini bakery programme creates over 220 permanent jobs

Friday, July 24, 2026

The eThekwini Municipality's Community Container Bakeries Programme has created more than 220 permanent jobs, helping to transform small township bakeries into sustainable businesses, while boosting local economic development.

New grain initiative to fast-track commercial farming in Eastern Cape

Friday, July 24, 2026

Emerging grain farmers in the Eastern Cape are poised to take a step towards commercial success following the launch of the Grain Commercialisation Chapter by the Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR), an initiative aimed at building sustainable farming enterprises and expanding access to markets.