Natalie Nyathi Lumka Oliphant, the spokesperson for the Department of Social Development (DSD), has been suspended following an exposé in the Sunday Times regarding the department’s travel expenses. The article revealed that the DSD spent R3 million on five-star accommodation for its delegation’s trip to New York. According to Oliphant, Minister of Social Development Sisisi…
Natalie Nyathi The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is officially rolling out its mandatory biometric enrollment system across all provinces today. This initiative marks a significant step forward in the agency’s ongoing efforts to enhance the security and integrity of social grant distribution, and to combat fraud within the system. SASSA has faced persistent…
Natalie Nyathi Johannesburg is currently grappling with a significant burial space crisis, with funeral parlours sounding the alarm about the escalating situation. The South African Funeral Practitioners Association has reported that many of the city’s cemeteries are nearing full capacity, severely limiting options for residents wishing to bury their loved ones. Recent estimates indicate that…
Natalie Nyathi The South African government has issued an urgent warning to young women about potentially fraudulent job opportunities in Russia being advertised on social media. The Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities is particularly concerned about offers targeting women aged 18 to 22, promising employment in Russia with vague details. With South…
Eminent Persons Group Reaches Out to Thabo Mbeki Foundation and Others After National Dialogue Withdrawal Natalie Nyathi The Eminent Persons Group (EPG) has made a move to re-engage with the Thabo Mbeki Foundation (TMF) and other legacy foundations following their recent withdrawal from the National Dialogue process. This development comes after concerns were raised about…
Natalie Nyathi South Africa took an important step towards shaping its future with the first National Convention, held in Pretoria on August 15-16, 2025. The convention, themed “Uniting Voices, Shaping the Nation,” aimed to start a National Dialogue focused on addressing the country’s challenges and building a shared vision for the next 30 years. President…
South Africa’s National Dialogue Kicks Off Natalie Nyathi South Africa’s National Dialogue has kicked off today, August 15, 2025, with its first National Convention, a pivotal event aimed at charting a course for the nation’s future. The convention, held at the University of South Africa’s ZK Matthews Great Hall in Pretoria, is envisioned as a…
Natalie Nyathi The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) of South Africa has strongly rejected a recent report from the U.S. State Department that claims the country’s human rights situation has significantly worsened. DIRCO described the report as “inaccurate” and “deeply flawed,” stating that it does not accurately reflect the realities of South Africa’s…
Natalie Nyathi Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi has issued a strong warning to Operation Dudula regarding their ongoing campaign against undocumented immigrants seeking healthcare in South Africa. This warning follows a recent meeting between the minister and members of the anti-immigrant group, which has been blocking access to public healthcare facilities for alleged undocumented foreigners….
Natalie Nyathi In the wake of a fire at the Department of Home Affairs building in Germiston on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has vowed to continue with the eviction of unlawful occupants in the city. The fire, suspected to be arson, broke out amidst protests related to court-ordered evictions at the…
