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SIU conducts search and seizure in TERS investigation

Thursday, December 11, 2025

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) together with police specialised units, the Hawks and the Tactical Response Team (TRT) are conducting search and seizure operations across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as part of an investigation into the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s (UIF) COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS).

W Cape Education warns of scam targeting unemployed teachers

Thursday, December 11, 2025

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has issued an alert about a scam targeting new, unemployed, and substitute teachers, misleading them into believing they have been selected for permanent teaching positions and then asking for payment under false pretences.

Call to include climate adaptation in budgets

Thursday, December 11, 2025

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has called on African leaders to mainstream climate change adaptation and resilience across their planning and budgets.

KZN unveils financial recovery plan to stabilise provincial finances

Thursday, December 11, 2025

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has unveiled the province’s new Provincial Financial Recovery Plan (PFRP), a multi-year initiative aimed at restoring fiscal stability, tightening oversight and strengthening long-term service delivery.

W Cape records 28 fatalities in first week of festive season

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

The Western Cape Mobility Department is deeply concerned about the alarming number of road incidents recorded in the first week of the festive season, from 1 to 7 December 2025.

According to the provincial government, a total of 21 fatal crashes were reported across the province during this period, resulting in 28 fatalities on provincial roads.

Pedestrian deaths remain a significant and persistent challenge on Western Cape roads. 

Of the 28 fatalities recorded, 12 were pedestrians, making them the single largest group affected this past week. 

Cabinet thanks all South Africans for successful G20 Presidency

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Cabinet has joined President Cyril Ramaphosa in extending its appreciation to all South Africans for their role in ensuring the successful G20 Presidency which culminated in the recently hosted G20 Leaders’ Summit.

Cabinet approves programme of action to address GBVF

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Cabinet has approved a comprehensive Programme of Action to address GBVF, including a service delivery framework and institutional arrangements to drive a whole of society approach in addressing this scourge.