SA's largest beef producer Karan Beef confirms a case of foot-and-mouth disease in Heidelberg
Karan Beef, a leading beef producer in South Africa, has confirmed a case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease at its Heidelberg feedlot, prompting a temporary halt on purchases.
Gauteng Education MEC announces online admissions for Grade 1 and 8 starting July 24
The Gauteng Education Department is opening online admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 for the 2026 academic year from July 24 to August 29, 2025.
Minister Creecy tackles Easter road fatalities with major safety campaign in accident-prone Eastern Cape
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and her deputy have launched an intensive Easter road safety campaign in Eastern Cape, targeting one of the five provinces that account for 76% of South Africa's road fatalities.
DA demands accountability from Minister Creecy over systemic failures at South Africa's airports
The Democratic Alliance has filed PAIA applications to access critical reports about South Africa's airport failures, as flight cancellations, safety concerns, and infrastructure issues continue to plague the aviation sector. The opposition party is demanding transparency from Transport Minister Barbara Creecy amid mounting concerns.
Justice for Cwecwe: Young South African girl's Beyoncé-inspired song gives Mzansi the feels
Nine-year-old Ibanathi Mpungose's reimagining of Beyoncé's hit song has gone viral with over one million views, as she uses her musical talent to demand justice for seven-year-old rape victim Cwecwe and stand against gender-based violence in South Africa.
EFF welcomes Tshwane Municipality's special leave policy for traditional healer initiation
The Economic Freedom Fighters have applauded the City of Tshwane's groundbreaking decision to grant special leave for employees undergoing traditional healer training. This policy represents a significant step towards recognising indigenous knowledge systems and African spirituality in the workplace, with the Traditional Healers Organisation calling it a long-awaited milestone.
Gauteng Education Department terminates partnership with Nali’Bali after alleged sexual assault incident
The Gauteng Department of Education has ended its partnership with reading campaign Nali'Bali after a practitioner allegedly raped a Grade 3 learner at Braamfischerville Primary School.
MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko reveals that the Health Department owes R225 million to municipalities
The Gauteng Health Department is facing criticism after MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko revealed a staggering R225 million debt to various municipalities.
ActionSA considers joining GNU contingent on DA's exit from coalition
ActionSA's Athol Trollip warns the ANC of serious repercussions if they fail to reverse the VAT hike, amid ongoing political negotiations following budget support.
SA government joins forces with WHO and Unitaid to combat cervical cancer
The Government of South Africa, Unitaid, and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a joint initiative to combat cervical cancer, a preventable and potentially curable disease that claims thousands of lives annually.
ActionSA demands action on the financial crisis facing the City of Johannesburg
ActionSA has raised alarm over the City of Johannesburg Municipality's deepening financial crisis. For the third year in a row, the municipality has failed to improve its audit outcome, with some departments even regressing.
SA Cabinet welcomes R96 billion in investments, including Google's first African Cloud region
South Africa's Cabinet has welcomed major investment developments totaling over R96 billion, including Google's R2. 5 billion cloud region in Johannesburg and the EU's R93. 5 billion Global Gateway Investment Package.
Gauteng ex-miners urged to claim compensation for occupational diseases
The department has implemented an initiative with the Medical Bureau for Occupational Diseases to trace ex-mine workers who may be eligible for social security benefits
Breakthrough | South African HIV cure trial shows 20% success rate
Groundbreaking South African HIV cure trial shows 20% of participants maintaining viral suppression without medication for 18 months, marking a significant milestone in HIV research.
DA calls for probe into SAPS R360 million healthcare tender
The DA is demanding an urgent investigation into a R360 million SAPS health services tender after discovering suspicious links between a former police official and Medicare24, including allegations of conflicts of interest and questionable timing of her resignation.
Diplomatic row deepens | COPE slams US decision to expel SA Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool
COPE has strongly condemned the US decision to expel SA Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool following his controversial comments about Trump, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations. The party calls for reciprocal action against US diplomats, marking a significant shift in SA-US relations.
SAHRC launches investigation into unsafe scholar transport in North West
SAHRC investigates the state of scholar transport in North West following complaints about unsafe and inadequate services affecting learners.
Portfolio Committee on Education welcomes additional budget allocation for schools
Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, allocates more funds to the education sector.
Gauteng Education MEC fights to keep lights on at schools amid disconnections
The Department of Education MEC Matome Chiloane promises to implement measures to address issues facing schools in the province whose electricity is being cut off for non-payment.
EFF calls for a wealth tax instead of VAT increase | Budget 2025
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has called on the Government of National Unity to implement a wealth tax instead of taxing the poor with added VAT.
'We can't survive': Single mothers worry about the cost of living as VAT hike proposal adds more pain | Budget 2025
IOL went to the streets of Johannesburg to hear first-hand accounts from people on their financial struggles that an increase in VAT would have on their lives.