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Inquest into death of Steve Bantu Biko to be reopened

Thursday, September 11, 2025

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced that it will on Friday enrol the reopening of the inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist and Black Consciousness Movement founder and leader, Stephen 'Steve' Bantu Biko.

South Africa deeply concerned about civilian attacks in Ukraine

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Government has expressed deep concern over indiscriminate attacks on civilians following the strike in the village of Yarova in Eastern Ukraine, which reportedly killed more than 20 people, many of them elderly civilians waiting to collect pension payments.

Minister welcomes growth in GDP

Thursday, September 11, 2025

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has expressed satisfaction with the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures for the second quarter of 2025.

SANDF confirms payment to DRC-deployed soldiers

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has assured its members, their families, and the public that all operational allowances owed to personnel deployed to the Southern African Development Community Mission in the Republic of the Congo (SAMIDRC) have been paid and deposited directly into their individual bank accounts.

These developments follow reports that soldiers have expressed frustration with senior military leadership over a pay dispute, claiming they are each owed at least R600 000.

Blended finance proves game-changer for WC farmers

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

The Western Cape Government’s MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has hailed the blended finance catalyst for agriculture as a “game-changer” for emerging and smallholder farmers.

Changing gear: Eskom introduces first electric vehicle fleet

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

In a move that marries its energy mandate with a vision for a sustainable future, state-owned power utility Eskom has officially plugged into the future of transport with the introduction of its inaugural fleet of electric vehicles.