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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Gauteng Health Department is facing criticism after MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko revealed a staggering R225 million debt to various municipalities.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 investigates the state of scholar transport in North West following complaints about unsafe and inadequate services affecting learners.
Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, allocates more funds to the education sector.
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.
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.
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.
