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IDAC, Agrizzi enters plea deal over BOSASA corruption

Friday, November 7, 2025

The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has entered into a plea and sentence agreement with former BOSASA Chief Operations Officer (COO), Angelo Agrizzi, in connection with corruption involving senior Department of Correctional Services officials.

Biovac unveils new lab, boosting SA’s vaccine manufacturing capacity

Friday, November 7, 2025

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has welcomed the opening of a new product development laboratory at Biovac in Cape Town, set to expand South Africa’s capacity to develop vaccines from start to finish.

President Ramaphosa confident in panel tasked with selecting new NDPP

Thursday, November 6, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the decision to appoint an Advisory Panel for the Selection of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) is aimed at instilling public confidence in the process and the person who will fill the vacancy.

PRASA adds trains for Carling Knockout semi-final fans

Thursday, November 6, 2025

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced an additional train service for spectators attending the highly anticipated Carling Black Label Knockout Semi-Final between Orlando Pirates and Richards FC this weekend.

SASSA urges use of registered cellphone numbers for SRD grant

Thursday, November 6, 2025

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is urging all COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant (R370) applicants to use cell phone numbers that are registered under their names to do official application for the grant.

Civil society delivers C20 Political Declaration to G20 Leaders

Thursday, November 6, 2025

As the world prepares for the upcoming G20 Summit, global civil society has issued a call-to-action urging world leaders to commit to solidarity, equality, and sustainability as the cornerstones of a just global order.

Steenhuisen unlocks R12bln indigenous economy boost

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has officially approved the inclusion of indigenous crops and medicinal plants in the list of declared agricultural products under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (MAP Act) of 1996.