Mbalula Calls for Basic Income Grant for Youth Without Matric Amid Rising Unemployment
ANC's Fikile Mbalula backs a basic income grant for youth without matric as unemployment among young people rises to 47.4%.
ANC's Fikile Mbalula backs a basic income grant for youth without matric as unemployment among young people rises to 47.4%.
Ryan Rickelton returns to Newlands for the decisive third Test against Australia, banking on his strong home record ahead of the series decider.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced a R137.9m investment for upgrades at historic Ohlange High School during his visit on 23 October 2026.
Tshwane has lifted the boil-water advisory for Pretoria CBD after tests showed the tap water meets health standards, ending days of precautionary measures.
ANC President Ramaphosa says service delivery in Mangaung is improving, but persistent issues like water shortages and sewage spillages remain ahead of elections.
IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa says mature leadership is crucial for successful coalition governments, citing uMhlathuze Municipality as a model.
MK Party criticises the IEC for rejecting requests to amend candidate lists before the 2026 local elections, citing fairness concerns after ANC's court win.
Over half of South Africa’s youth remain unregistered voters, revealing critical disillusionment with politicians ahead of the 2024 elections.
The Umlazi W-Section SASSA office closed on 21 October 2026 after a Department of Labour prohibition notice citing electrical and roof safety issues.
Studies show unemployment causes lasting earnings losses, health decline, and lower well-being, with impacts far beyond lost income.
The ANC has directed Gwede Mantashe to apologise for remarks about alleged sex-for-jobs abuses amid campaign controversy in the North West.
The Umlazi eMaweleni SASSA office closed on 21 October 2026 due to safety concerns, with beneficiaries directed to nearby offices while repairs proceed.
Unemployment costs South Africans beyond job-search expenses, causing lasting earnings losses, health risks, and social impacts that deepen community challenges.
The ANC has ordered Gwede Mantashe to apologise for comments made on sex-for-jobs allegations after internal review and pressure from the ANC Women's League.
Suspended SAPS Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has resigned amid criminal charges and an impending disciplinary hearing, marking a significant development in a high-profile corruption case.
The Cape Town International Kite Festival returns to Ottery on 24-25 October 2026 to raise awareness and support for mental health in the Western Cape.
Six female passengers died and six were injured after a minibus taxi collided head-on with a truck on the R61 near Aberdeen, Eastern Cape.
Mainz 05 and Nexgen Football School held a two-day clinic in Cape Town, training 85 youth players and coaches in European football coaching methods.
Free State principal suspended after barring a matric pupil from an exam over unpaid fees at Selelekela Secondary School in QwaQwa.
SAWEA WIIP 2027 Graduate Internship Programme The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) invites unemployed South African university and TVET College graduates to apply for the Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP) 2027. The programme is funded by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA). It runs for...
Between July and October 2026, the AA received 88 panic alerts linked to gender-based violence, highlighting a critical lifeline for victims amid South Africa's GBV crisis.
Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile will visit Busisiwe Primary in Soweto after rape allegations involving a teacher and a nine-year-old learner.
Geneva Court residents in Scottsdene report years of unresolved leaks, mould, and broken windows despite City of Cape Town maintenance efforts.
Over 100 students at Rhodes University in Makhanda have fallen ill with gastrointestinal illness as investigations into the cause continue.
Nigeria confirmed an imported Ebola Bundibugyo virus case in Abuja from a woman who travelled through Uganda. Authorities are tracing 44 contacts.
A nine-year-old learner at Busisiwe Primary School in Soweto alleges rape by a teacher, prompting protests and a departmental investigation.
Gauteng Education is probing allegations that a nine-year-old learner was raped by a teacher at Busisiwe Primary School in Soweto.
A burnt body found in Tafelsig on 17 October sparked a murder probe and community unrest after a suspected linked man was confronted by residents.
Sewage and industrial pollution have forced Tshwane's Rietvlei water plant to shut down for about a year, threatening the city's water supply.
Civilian Secretariat Internship Programme 2026 2028 Unemployed graduates nationwide are invited to apply for a two year internship programme in Pretoria offered by the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service. Available Internship Opportunities The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service is running a 24 month non renewable internship drive aimed at giving...