South Africa’s long-debated plan to introduce a permanent Basic Income Support (BIS) grant is entering a decisive phase, with the Department of Social Development (DSD) confirming that formal funding consultations with the National Treasury will begin in March 2026. The proposed grant, which has evolved significantly over the past several years, is expected to replace…
President Cyril Ramaphosa said on 3rd of March that South Africa’s liberation icons Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo would have strongly supported efforts to halt the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, arguing that both leaders consistently placed dialogue above prolonged warfare. Speaking at the unveiling of two statues in Durban commemorating the African National…
A building that collapsed in Johannesburg’s Ormonde area, killing at least eight people, appears to have been constructed without proper regulatory approval and is likely to be demolished, city officials have confirmed. The tragedy unfolded on Monday when a multi-storey structure gave way, trapping several labourers beneath the debris. Emergency crews worked through the night…
Search and rescue operations are continuing off the southern coast of South Africa after a cargo vessel sank approximately 80 nautical miles south of Mossel Bay, leaving five crew members unaccounted for. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa confirmed that one crew member has died following the incident involving the vessel MW…
Ireland has deported 63 South African nationals on a charter flight to Johannesburg, marking the country’s second such operation of 2026 and reinforcing its approach to immigration enforcement. The group consisted of 54 adults and nine children. The aircraft departed Dublin Airport at 17h05 on 28 February 2026 and arrived in Johannesburg shortly after 4h00…
Three senior officials within South Africa’s national Health Department have been arrested and charged with fraud and theft in connection with funds allocated by the Global Fund, an international financing organisation supporting the fight against infectious diseases. The accused include Director-General Sandile Buthelezi, an acting deputy director-general and the department’s chief financial officer. Their arrests…
South Africa’s long-running semigration trend towards coastal living is showing signs of moderation, as fresh data points to a renewed draw toward inland economic hubs—particularly Gauteng. According to Statistics South Africa, employment remains the dominant force behind internal migration. Roughly 28% of individuals who relocate across provincial boundaries cite paid work as their primary motivation….
South Africa is facing renewed economic uncertainty following a sharp escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, a development that could reverberate through fuel prices, inflation and monetary policy in Africa’s most industrialised economy. Although the conflict is unfolding thousands of kilometres away, analysts warn that its economic consequences may land quickly on…
Flights departing South Africa have been suspended on several major Middle Eastern carriers following military action by the United States and Israel in Iran, triggering widespread airspace closures across the Gulf region. Authorities confirmed that the airspace over the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan has been temporarily closed due to…
A South African advocacy group representing minority interests has partnered with a United States political organisation to launch an international campaign calling for the appointment of a US special envoy focused on Afrikaners and other cultural minorities. Lex Libertas, led by Ernst Roets, confirmed this week that it has formalised cooperation with the New York…
