Eskom has announced five electrical apprenticeship opportunities in the Eastern Cape for 2026, inviting qualified applicants to apply. The programme blends institutional learning with on the job training over three years, culminating in a recognised trade test certificate. Closing date is 16 November 2026 and applicants will compete for five...
Liberian metallurgist Jutta Kikeson completed a prestigious global mentorship for women in mining, advancing her career at ArcelorMittal Liberia.
Professor Wendy Foden leads a five-year Stellenbosch University programme to protect vulnerable arid-region species from climate change impacts.
Registry clerk Thozamile Semekazi admitted lying under oath in a tribunal hearing over claims that Judge Belinda Hartle showed racial abuse.
The ANC is seeking SACP support after failing to secure PR seats in Johannesburg, but seat trading is off the table, signalling tough coalition talks ahead.
Tim Modise received an honorary doctorate from NWU for his role in shaping South African broadcasting and democratic discourse since 1980.
Nigeria’s ART coverage among HIV-positive pregnant women fell from 98% in 2025 to 83% in 2026, with viral suppression rates also declining sharply.
Professor Wendy Foden wins inaugural Oppenheimer Research Chair to lead five-year programme protecting arid biodiversity in Northern Cape’s Richtersveld.
Gauteng's e-government faces litigation over a disputed R198m tech tender amid concerns over procurement breaches and budget discipline.
South African students can apply for ILASA bursaries for the 2027 academic year, aimed at supporting landscape architecture studies. The programme supports undergraduate and postgraduate learners at partner universities approved by the South African Council for the Landscape Architectural Profession. Selection factors include academic performance, demonstrated financial need, and adherence...
Nvidia shares fell sharply after reports that its board may remove CEO Jensen Huang amid an extramarital affair and foreign intelligence probe.
eThekwini Municipality removed unlawful makeshift structures from Durban’s South Beach dunes near Addington Hospital on 9 November 2026.
SAPS seized counterfeit and illicit goods worth R171,085 from 10 shops in Meyerton and Alberton in coordinated raids on 6 and 9 November 2026.
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's collapsed plea deal in the Medicare24 case exposed alleged plots against senior police, including Lt-Gen Mkhwanazi.
Prusa Research launched Prusament PETG ESD, a carbon-fibre and carbon-nanotube filament designed to protect static-sensitive electronics.
Firefighters responded to smoke at the Moving Tactic building in Woodstock on 11 November amid ongoing renovations; cause and damage still unconfirmed.
SA’s IEC confirms 52% turnout in 2026 local elections as nearly half of registered voters stayed away, raising questions about democratic engagement.
Santaco calls for calm after three killed in Western Cape taxi violence; mediation efforts continue amid ongoing clashes between CATA and Codeta.
Broadband Infraco has opened a 2026 information technology internship for unemployed graduates across South Africa. The placement runs for 12 months in Radiokop, Gauteng, with a monthly stipend. The programme targets graduates seeking practical workplace experience and does not require prior work exposure. Programme Details And Eligibility Applicants will join...
KwaZulu-Natal’s unemployment rate rose to 33.3% in Q3 2026, with rural areas facing a 40.6% jobless rate, far higher than eThekwini's 22.2%.
Hundreds of workers at Festive Chicken's Olifantsfontein plant strike for higher wages, medical aid, and safer conditions following deadlocked CCMA talks.
The ANC lost key majorities in Eastern Cape municipalities as civic movements like NYCO and MUCM won seats, reflecting growing voter frustration.
The ANC remains the largest party in North West after 2026 local elections but sees its support drop from 55.43% in 2021 to around 44%, losing several councils.
Johannesburg based firm invites applicants for a 2026 2027 Customer Care Learnership in the city. The program aims to build skills in customer service and logistics support. Givaudan Learnership Programme Overview The opportunity targets individuals seeking hands on experience in customer service order processing and logistics coordination in Johannesburg. Learners...
INTERPOL’s Communis Maris operation across 16 countries led to 262 arrests targeting migrant smuggling networks along the Mediterranean and West African seas.
Cancer patient Charmaine van den Berg had to crowdfund for a CT scan after Livingstone Hospital’s scanners in Gqeberha failed for a month.
Uber driver Audacious Ziki was stabbed and robbed of R800 in Jim se Bos, but reportedly recovered the cash after an alleged gang leader intervened.
Police in Durban used rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse March and March protesters after clashes erupted on 10 November outside Umbilo's Home Affairs offices.
Prospective students aiming for the University of Mpumalanga 2027 intake can track their application status online through the iEnabler portal. Applications opened on 1 June 2026 with deadlines varying by level and programme, and regular checks are advised as final admission decisions are issued. Checking Ump 2027 Application Status Online...
Male domestic abuse survivor Zenande Mpame urges better police training and education to address stigma and improve support for male victims.
