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SA strengthens commitment to just energy transition 

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Government has published its second Nationally Determined Contribution, proposing a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target range of 320-380 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2035.

Minister urges board to investigate IDT contracts

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has requested the board of the Independent Development Trust (IDT) to investigate contracts issued under suspended Chief Executive Officer Tebogo Malaka.

Over 17 000 suspects arrested in nationwide police operation

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Cabinet has welcomed the enhanced policing interventions through Operation Shanela 2, which resulted in significant success, with police arresting 17 000 suspects nationwide between 27 July and 2 August 2025.

This was shared by the Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, during a media briefing on Thursday about the outcomes of the meeting that took place the previous day.

Five caught in possession of school property

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Five men have been arrested in connection with the theft of property from Hodisa Technical School in Bloemfontein, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Free State said.

SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms

Thursday, August 7, 2025

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning of severe thunderstorms for Thursday in Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga.

Deputy President Mashatile to address traditional leaders' dialogue

Thursday, August 7, 2025

In his capacity as chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team tasked to look into issues raised by traditional leaders, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Friday address a dialogue between government and the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL).

Matric support programme to bridge gap to higher education

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has officially launched the Matric Support Programme, aimed at equipping matriculants with information and resources to navigate the transition into the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector.