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Eskom complies with SCA ruling

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Eskom has complied with a recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgement to disclose certain contracts to AfriForum in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA).

Sibongiseni Ngoma appointed Deputy Auditor-General

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Sibongiseni Ngoma has been appointed Deputy Auditor-General of the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA), becoming only the second woman to hold the position in the institution's 115-year history.

Minister calls for tougher plastic pollution measures

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Government is prepared to strengthen regulation and enforcement against plastic pollution, including targeting companies that fail to comply with waste management obligations, says Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Willie Aucamp.

Authorities arrest 36 people in illegal mining crackdown

Monday, June 1, 2026

The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have arrested 36 people, including illegal immigrants, and confiscated more than 800 rounds of live ammunition and 16 unlicensed firearms during law enforcement operations in Gauteng.

eThekwini commits R75.3bn to better services, infrastructure and growth

Monday, June 1, 2026

The eThekwini Council has officially adopted the Municipality’s 2026/2027 Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF), approving a R75.3 billion budget aimed at accelerating service delivery, renewing infrastructure, and advancing turnaround strategies for the city’s trading services.