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Nokuthula Simelane’s story sparks new call for justice

Thursday, September 3, 2026

For more than four decades, the Simelane family has lived with a silence that no family should have to endure: the absence of a daughter, a sister and a young woman whose life was cut short by the machinery of apartheid, yet whose story refuses to disappear.

Public Works welcomes probe into North West road maintenance tender

Thursday, September 3, 2026

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has welcomed the proclamation issued by President Cyril Ramaphosa authorising the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) to investigate the awarding of the project for the special maintenance of Road P152/1 from Setlagole and Road P34/4 in Delareyville.

RTMC calls for road safety ahead of busy spring weekend

Friday, September 4, 2026

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has urged all road users to exercise caution, patience and responsible behaviour on the roads this weekend as the arrival of spring coincides with several festivals, religious gatherings and other events expected to attract large numbers of people across the country.

Recognise care work

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Mmapaseka Steve Letsike has called on African governments to move care work from the margins of economic policy and recognise it as essential infrastructure underpinning growth, employment and social development.