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The KwaZulu-Natal police have warned students to avoid dangerous celebrations after completing their matric examinations. Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made the announcement on Thursday, 30 October 2025, at the launch of festive season security operations. The commissioner said young...

Economic Freedom Fighters lawmaker Sihle Lonzi accused Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela of bypassing recruitment regulations when selecting chief executives for training authorities. The politician demanded on Thursday, October 30, 2025, that Manamela return from Switzerland to address...

Democratic Alliance lawmaker Karabo Khakhau asked the National Assembly Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training to summon Minister Buti Manamela for questioning about recent appointments to the Sector Education and Training Authorities. Khakhau wrote to committee chair TW Letsie on...

Marumo Gallants advanced to the Carling Knockout Cup semifinals after defeating Stellenbosch FC 4-0 on Wednesday at Dr Molemela Stadium. Phillip Ndlondlo scored twice while Monde Mphambanisi and Edgar Manaka contributed one goal each in the commanding victory. The Premier Soccer League held the...

The North Gauteng High Court postponed its ruling after hearing arguments about whether publishing matric exam results violates privacy laws. The judges heard the case on Monday, October 27, and reserved judgment on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The Department of Basic Education defends its...

Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae and her husband, Lawrence Mathae, face corruption allegations from businessman Patrick Phuti, who claims he provided luxury vehicles and cash to secure government contracts. The Hawks completed their investigation months ago and submitted the case to...

Police in South Africa arrested a 56-year-old man and confiscated cocaine valued at R20 million on Tuesday in Midrand, Gauteng. Officers from Crime Intelligence Head Office worked with the Gauteng Organised Crime Unit and the SAPS Johannesburg K9 Unit to recover 80 kilograms of the drug from a...

South Africa's Parliament signed the Barcelona Declaration on Tuesday, marking a major commitment to eliminate tuberculosis within one generation. National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza and Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi led the ceremony, which also relaunched the country's TB Parliamentary...

South African police are continuing to evaluate candidates for 5,500 trainee positions after receiving more than one million applications by the July 18 deadline. Authorities conduct psychometric tests and integrity screenings across nine provinces to identify suitable recruits. The process...

A protected witness told the Madlanga Commission on Thursday that businessman Vusimuzi Matlala provided 500,000 rand to suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu for party leadership activities. Witness C testified that Matlala funded travel and lodging expenses for African National Congress events...

An African National Congress member from the Free State praised former Premier Sefora Ntombela for facilitating a peaceful leadership transition in the province. Thembeni Skully Nxangisa credited Ntombela with placing party interests above personal ambition when officials requested her...

A Gauteng resident defended Premier Panyaza Lesufi against a Democratic Alliance motion of no confidence filed this week. The supporter accused the opposition party of racial bias and political maneuvering rather than legitimate governance concerns. The writer praised Lesufi's community programs...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile secured agreement on Wednesday on procedural rules for the Government of National Unity Clearing House Mechanism. The framework establishes methods to resolve policy disputes among 10 coalition partners that formed the administration after the 2024 elections...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated on Wednesday that his government is pursuing written negotiations with Washington to resolve trade disputes stemming from the 30 percent American tariffs. The leader spoke to reporters in Bern while visiting Switzerland. Both nations face economic...

Gauteng Social Development Department extended nonprofit funding applications until Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. MEC Faith Mazibuko warned organizations that submissions received after the deadline will not be considered. The province moved the original Oct. 15 cutoff after groups requested...

The Free State Training and Development Institute awarded certificates to 181 provincial workers on Friday at the Sand du Plessis Theatre in Pacofs. Officials completed public administration programs at NQF levels five through seven. Former Premier Sefora Ntombela initiated the enrollment effort...

Two suspects in the murder case of rapper Kiernan Forbes and chef Tebello Motsoane abandoned their extradition challenge from Eswatini. Brothers Siyabonga Gezani Ndimande and Malusi Dave Ndimande will return to South Africa to join five co-accused in court proceedings scheduled for July. The...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attended an official dinner on Wednesday hosted by Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter at the Bernerhof in Bern. The banquet concluded the first day of meetings between the two nations, focused on economic partnerships and diplomatic cooperation. Ramaphosa...

Agroecology specialists from East African Community nations advocate for specialized market infrastructure and enhanced facilities to advance regional trade in ecologically produced farm products. The professionals assert that upgraded storage systems, transportation networks and unified border...

Kenya's Immigration ministry requested 4.2 billion shillings from lawmakers to offset costs after President William Ruto eliminated fees for national identity cards. Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang told the National Assembly's Committee on Administration and Internal Security that funds would...