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Image; GCIS The Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy and the Deputy Minister, Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa have expressed their shock at the horrific crash to which they were woken on Monday morning. They are conveying their condolences to the bereaved families who lost their children in this head-on collision involving a scholar transport minibus and a truck, where twelve (12) children met their untimely death on the R553 Golden Highway in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, on 19 January

Image: Supplied Kagiso Trust congratulates the class of 2025 following last week’s release of their matric results and highlights fast-track pathways to employment through technical and vocational studies As the class of 2025 reflects on their matric results and the class of 2026 settles into the new school year, Kagiso Trust has a powerful message for young people: there are 99 occupations in high demand that you can qualify for through technical and vocational education.  C

Image: courtesy of Freedom Front Plus The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in the Emfuleni Local Municipality extends its deepest condolences to the parents, families and schools of the 14 learners who tragically lost their lives yesterday morning in a collision between a minibus taxi and a truck on the R553 near Vanderbijlpark. Four learners survived the accident and are currently in critical condition in a nearby hospital. The minibus was transporting children to various school

President Cyril Ramaphosa during G20 summit, Image: GCIS President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the loss of life in violence on the Cape Flats at the weekend and in a collision involving a scholar transport vehicle this morning, Monday, 19 January 2026. At least 26 people died in violence on the Cape Flats during a 24-hour period over the weekend while 11 learners died when the vehicle in which they were travelling collided with a truck near Vanderbijlpark tod

Image: Stock Photos A high-level meeting has been held in Addis Ababa between Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), and Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of State.  The meeting built upon the first round of political consultations that took place in Abu Dhabi on September 13, 2025, under the framework of the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding. Both sides reaffirmed their mutual commitment to enhancing the partnership

Image: X: @SANParksKNP The Limpopo Provincial Government acknowledges the serious challenges posed by the recent heavy rainfall and flooding affecting the Vhembe, Mopani, parts of Sekhukhune, Waterberg and Capricorn Districts. In response, the province has deployed a multi-disciplinary team to assist affected areas, restore connectivity and ensure the safety of residents. The Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) is actively engaged in rescue efforts, working alongside

Image: X/@SABCNews_Radio The Department of Education convened a meeting with District Directors and affected Circuit Managers this afternoon, Wednesday, 14 January 2026, to assess the impact of the ongoing heavy rains on schooling activities across the province. Following this engagement, and in consultation with our sister Departments and   the Provincial Disaster Management Teams, the Department is encouraged by the smooth reopening of almost all schools in the Nkangala and

Image: courtesy of Freedom Front Plus The sharp increase in cases of foot-and-mouth disease in Gauteng, and surrounding provinces, has reach a critical point and the executive authority has to take immediate and decisive action to curb it. There has been a particularly marked rise in West Gauteng around Tarlton. Government is responsible for controlling foot-and-mouth disease, but it is clear that so far, government has failed to effectively contain it. The national Departmen

Image: The Citizen The failure of the Gauteng government, led by Premier Panyaza Lesufi, to enrol all learners in schools before the 2026 school year commences is unacceptable. A mere 606 of the more than 5 000 Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners have been enrolled over the past two weeks, leaving 4 858 learners without any idea where they will attend school just one week before the academic year is set to start.  This minimal progress is indicative of poor planning, incompetent adm

Image: GCIS The Border Management Authority (BMA), working in close collaboration with the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), has intercepted more than 20 minors near the Limpopo River in the vicinity of the Beitbridge border fence. The children, aged between 5 and 17 years, are believed to have been en route from South Africa to Zimbabwe when they were intercepted during routine border safeguarding operations. Among the group were 10 adults; however, preliminary v

Image: Getty Images The Department of Basic Education confirms that the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results will be made available to accredited newspapers for publication on 13 January 2026, in the same pseudonymised format used in recent years – namely, examination numbers and results only, with no names, surnames or ID numbers. In line with our commitment to the rule of law, the Department of Basic Education is of the view that it is legally obliged

Image: GCIS The 2025 marked a significant moment for South Africa. There is renewed economic momentum after a prolonged period marked by structural constraints, policy uncertainty, and weakened investor confidence. While challenges remain, recent developments point to a country slowly but decisively stabilising. Improvements in fiscal discipline, growth performance, employment trends, and international standing suggest that South Africa’s economic narrative is shifting from s

Image: BMA The Acting Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Ms Jane Thupana, has confirmed two significant interceptions carried out by BMA immigration and border law enforcement teams at OR Tambo International Airport yesterday, 11 December 2025. These interventions form part of the Authority’s intensified efforts to combat human trafficking, irregular migration and transnational organised crime, particularly during the festive season peak. In the first inci

Image: SIU Website The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is today conducting a coordinated search and seizure operation across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as part of its ongoing investigation into a sophisticated syndicate that allegedly siphoned approximately R161 million from the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s (UIF) Covid-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS).  The operation is supported by specialised units of the South African Police Service (SAPS), including th

Image: Supplied The Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities urges all South Africans to take collective responsibility in the ongoing national effort to end Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). Bold leadership and strengthened collaboration across various levels of government and different sectors of society are essential. GBVF is a national crisis that demands urgent, coordinated action. While the government continues to strengthen laws, expand suppor

Image: Supplied A G20 presidency is more than a summit of political leaders. It is a series of dialogues between countries that represent 78.9% of the world’s population. The South Africa G20 presidency hosted 177 official meetings and was guided by 15 thematic working groups and groups representing youth, business, women’s rights, science and think tanks. The G20 is a small group of major countries that work to support wider international agreements, but it has no legal pow

Image; Supplied The Icon Oncology executive team celebrated with the centre's resident oncologists to officially open the Saphire Coast Oncology Centre: From left to right: Akbar Abbas, CFO; Hubert January, CPO; Sherwin Jagarnath, RMB; Dr Waldermar Szpak, Rainbow Oncology Centre; Dr Qhamisa Mbalo and Dr Nontokoza Gina from South Coast Oncology Centre; Andiswa Mjuleka, Bopa Moruo; Anthony Pedersen, CEO Icon Oncology; Simon Meredith, Nexeva Health Solutions and Dr Cindy Aitton,

Image: Supplied In 2025, ANVIO continued its global expansion with the opening of its first African franchise in Cape Town, marking a new milestone in the company’s international growth strategy. The launch reinforces ANVIO’s commitment to bringing world-class free-roam VR experiences to new markets while partnering with innovative local entrepreneurs. The new ANVIO Cape Town location features a 50 m² free-roam VR arena where visitors can enjoy exclusive multiplayer experie

Image: GCIS In a decisive effort to strengthen and coordinate tourism safety across South Africa, Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille today convened the National Tourism Safety Forum in Johannesburg. This is the first sitting of the Forum under the 7th Administration, bringing together MECs, Provincial Tourism Authorities, South African Tourism, the private sector including TBCSA and SATOVITO - and a wide range of national and provincial stakeholders. During the meeting, th

Image: bookings.edu The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) calls on the public to exercise caution around watercourses as water levels continue to rise in the Mpumalanga Province. This is as the province continues to experience persistent rainfall. The latest DWS weekly state of reservoirs report issued this week shows that the average dam levels in Mpumalanga increased from 95.7% to 96.5%. The Water Management Areas (WMAs) also recorded improvements in water levels wit