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GPAA CEO disciplinary hearing commences

Monday, February 2, 2026

A disciplinary hearing into the conduct of Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA) Chief Executive Officer Kedibone Madiehe has commenced today.

Chikunga warns youth against substance abuse

Monday, February 2, 2026

The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has warned young people against substance abuse, cautioning that it threatens their health, safety, education and long-term contribution to South Africa’s socio-economic development.

'Risk assessment' informed Bester, Matlala transfers - Thobakgale

Monday, February 2, 2026

The transfers of suspected criminal mastermind, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Centre in Kokstad, were done in line with security assessments.

Over 700 suspects arrested in N Cape

Monday, February 2, 2026

Police in the Northern Cape have arrested 722 suspects through Operation Shanela 2, in conjunction with Safer Festive Season operations.

Eskom progress continues

Monday, February 2, 2026

Eskom’s recovery continues to yield results as the power utility records some 260 days without the implementation of load shedding.

Communities important to wetland conservation

Monday, February 2, 2026

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, is today marking World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve -- one of South Africa’s internationally recognised RAMSAR sites.