Cape town: As part of ongoing efforts to achieve fiscal sustainability, government is implementing reforms that will unlock economic growth and is roping in the private sector to invest in infrastructure development, says the Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo. ‘South Africa’s fiscal path is not without challenges. But

Pretoria: The Department of Higher Education and Training is preparing to establish a War Room for the 2026 academic year to enhance stability and responsiveness throughout the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) system. According to South African Government News Agency, Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela announced that the

Pretoria: Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has urged matriculants to explore a range of post-school opportunities, as spaces at universities remain limited. Speaking at a media briefing on the state of readiness for the 2026 academic year, Manamela said the department is projecting about 235,000 first-year university spaces.

Ekurhuleni: Police in Ekurhuleni arrested 206 suspects and shut down five illegal liquor outlets during a weekend crime crackdown across the district. The arrests, carried out between Friday, 12 September, and Sunday morning, 14 September 2025, formed part of various operations targeting serious and violent crime, illegal mining, and unlicensed

According to BBC, the team’s current composition has sparked discussions, with fast bowler Sonny Baker being a focal point. Baker, who had a difficult and expensive debut in Leeds, was subsequently dropped for the second ODI. Critics have pointed out the inconsistency in team selections, emphasizing that Baker should have

According to Deutsche Welle, China, Brazil, and India are facing significant tariffs, with China potentially facing a 145% tariff if a deal with Trump is not reached. Brazil and India have been hit with a 50% tariff, partly due to India’s purchase of discounted Russian oil. South Africa faces a

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that the 2026 G20 summit will be held in his country, despite giving up on a similar plan during his first term. “As we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary next year, the United States will have the honor of hosting … the

Johannesburg: Eskom’s power system remains stable, with the power utility reaching 105 consecutive days without loadshedding in South Africa. In a statement on Friday, Eskom said this milestone, driven by consistently low levels of unplanned outages, underscores the sustained improvements in the performance of the generation fleet. According to South