Pretoria: In a report released today, Health Ombud Professor Taole Mokoena revealed findings from two investigations that uncover systemic failures and tragic lapses in the country’s healthcare system. The reports focused on the deaths of two patients – Pitsi Eliphuz Ramphele at the government-run Pietersburg Provincial Tertiary Hospital (PPTH) in

Cape town: Parliament has noted with great concern the incidents of intimidation and threats directed at Members of Parliament (MPs) in the execution of their work. ‘While the latest outcry has emerged during the processes of the Ad Hoc Committee, similar threats have also been made against Members of the

Pretoria: The National Treasury has announced a significant allocation of up to R2.2 billion to facilitate the repayment of depositors of Ithala SOC Limited (‘Ithala’), with disbursements set to commence on 8 December 2025. This initiative aims to address the ongoing financial challenges faced by depositors since the institution’s liquidity

Pretoria: South Africa’s transition to cleaner, affordable, and sustainable energy will only succeed if the country develops the skills required to power new industries and ensure young people are not left behind. Acting Director-General of Higher Education and Training, Thembisa Futshane, highlighted this during Climate Talk 2025 held in Pretoria

Maputo: Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, announced that Pretoria and Maputo are set to significantly deepen their energy cooperation as both countries aim to enhance economic and strategic ties under the fourth South Africa-Mozambique Bi-National Commission (BNC). According to South African Government News Agency, Ramokgopa, speaking in

Pretoria: Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the latest third-quarter economic data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which shows the first signs of growth of 0.1% in the construction sector after three consecutive quarters of decline. This follows the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the third

Trade: Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has reaffirmed that South Africa’s economic transformation is ‘a constitutional and moral imperative’ – warning that slow progress, non-compliance and fronting continue to undermine efforts to redress apartheid’s economic legacy. Addressing a National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Oral Reply session on Tuesday,

Marrakech: The South African Police Service (SAPS) has concluded its participation in the 93rd Session of the Interpol General Assembly held in Marrakech, Morocco, recently. The global meeting brought together delegates from 164 of the 196 member countries to discuss international policing priorities and adopt resolutions that will guide transnational