The Gauteng High Court has dismissed the South African government’s attempt to delay a R167 million constitutional damages case brought by families of apartheid-era victims and survivors. The ruling marks a major step forward in the long quest for justice, more than two decades after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The CRL Rights Commission has officially launched the Section 22 Committee, a body designed to protect freedom of religion and create a safe space for Christians. Speaking at the launch, Chairperson Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva emphasised the importance of independence, accountability, and defending the rights of faith communities in South Africa. 📌
President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes South Africa’s Jewish community chag sameach as they mark Yom Kippur today, Thursday 2 October 2025. President Ramaphosa said: “We wish the Jewish community in South Africa and in all parts of the world G’mar chatima tova and well over the fast as they observe
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng marks International Day for Older Persons, which exposes the Gauteng Department of Social Development’s (GDSD) failure to protect senior citizens in care facilities, which should be sanctuaries but are instead danger zones and sites of neglect. The DA demands that Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi
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The African National Congress (ANC) is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Comrade Nathi Mthethwa, a stalwart of our movement, former Minister and Ambassador. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and comrades during this difficult time. Comrade Mthethwa was not merely a public
The African National Congress (ANC) notes and welcomes the report of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into the Tembisa Hospital corruption. This much-anticipated report is indicative of the law enforcement agencies’ determination to fight corruption at all levels. This report is a great honour to the late Babita Deokaran, civil
By Khabonina Mdokwe KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) premier Thamsanqa Ntuli and Basic Education (DBE) minister Siviwe Gwarube held an all-of-government meeting at the Marine Building in Durban this morning to discuss financial solutions for the financial challenges in the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Basic Education. Gwarube admitted that the issues of finance within
Residents of KwaZulu-Natal are being urged to prepare for severe weather as a yellow level 4 warning has been issued. eThekwini Municipality’s Disaster Management team is on high alert, with the metro expected to be heavily affected. The South African Weather Service forecasts heavy rain, frequent lightning, strong winds, and
King Shaka International Airport in Durban carried out a large-scale emergency exercise on Friday to test its readiness for potential aircraft disasters. The simulation, conducted every two years as part of international aviation requirements, was designed to strengthen response systems, protocols, and coordination among various stakeholders. The exercise brought
