South Africa has secured a significant infrastructure funding boost after the New Development Bank (NDB), commonly known as the Brics Bank, approved a $1 billion (R16.2 billion) loan to support upgrades across the country’s eight metropolitan municipalities. The funding was approved during a board meeting at the NDB headquarters in Shanghai and forms part of…
Security estates and gated communities remain among the most sought-after residential options in South Africa, but security experts are warning that many homeowners may be placing too much trust in perimeter protection while overlooking vulnerabilities inside their own properties. According to security company Xpanda Pro, the growing popularity of gated living has created a widespread…
South African motorists may soon face a new level of traffic enforcement as authorities move forward with plans to install average speed over distance (ASOD) cameras on former e-toll gantries across Gauteng. The proposal, backed by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, forms part of broader efforts to improve road safety and modernise traffic law enforcement through…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has proposed significant changes to its representation in South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), with Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen set to leave one of the country’s most closely watched portfolios and move into a deputy ministerial role. The proposed changes, announced by DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis, have been submitted to…
While South Africa recorded a significant decline in vehicle hijackings during the first quarter of 2026, Johannesburg’s historic township of Alexandra has emerged as the country’s leading hijacking hotspot. Latest statistics released by the South African Police Service (SAPS) show that 3,609 hijackings were reported nationwide between January and March 2026, representing a 20.4% decrease…
South Africa’s medical community is raising concerns over the increasing sophistication of fraudulent healthcare practitioners, warning that patients could face significant risks as bogus doctors become more difficult to detect. The South African Medical Association (SAMA) says fake practitioners are using increasingly advanced methods to gain access to healthcare settings, including forged qualifications, falsified registration…
South Africa is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising, one of the most significant moments in the country’s struggle against apartheid and a defining chapter in its journey toward democracy. President Cyril Ramaphosa joined commemorations in Soweto on 16 June 2026, where he delivered the official Youth Day address and unveiled a special…
Bolt has announced a major change for South African users, requiring riders to verify their identities before they can book trips through the platform. The new measure, which includes the submission of an ID number and a selfie, forms part of the company’s broader strategy to improve safety and accountability amid ongoing concerns about violent…
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor is a flagship project of Belt and Road cooperation between the two countries. Both sides should steadily advance the construction of key projects with safety ensured to help Myanmar develop its economy and improve people’s livelihoods, Xi said when holding talks with President…
Illegal dumping sites across Johannesburg are increasingly being controlled by organised criminal groups that have transformed waste disposal into a lucrative underground business, according to community activists monitoring environmental crime in the city. What began as unauthorised dumping operations has reportedly evolved into a sophisticated network involving waste collection fees, recycling activities, land development schemes…
