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NHI under fire as legal team flags public participation flaws

Legal representatives challenging the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act have told the Constitutional Court that serious flaws in the public participation process could render the entire law unconstitutional. Advocate Wim Trengove, representing the Board of Healthcare Funders and the Western Cape Government, argued that key parts of the legislative process were fundamentally compromised, to the extent that it was as if no meaningful public participation took place at all. At […]

todayMay 6, 2026 32

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ANC Youth League slams Lesufi reshuffle, warns of youth exclusion

The ANC Youth League in Gauteng has come out strongly against Premier, Panyaza Lesufi’s, recent cabinet reshuffle, describing it as a move that sidelines young people and undermines internal democracy within the African National Congress (ANC). Briefing the media on Thursday at Luthuli House in Johannesburg, the league says the changes send a dangerous message about the role of young people in the movement, warning that their exclusion could have […]

todayApril 2, 2026 165

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Over 2,000 soldiers deployed across South Africa to tackle crime

More than 2,000 soldiers will be deployed across some of South Africa’s crime hotspots from today. President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to Gauteng, the Free State, the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape. Authorities say the operation is aimed at supporting police efforts to combat organised crime, particularly gang-related violence and the growing issue of illegal mining. The deployment, which […]

todayApril 1, 2026 31

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Government probes ‘rotten egg’ smell across Gauteng

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment says it is investigating reports of a "rotten egg" smell affecting several parts of Gauteng. The department believes the sulphurous odour is most likely caused by hydrogen sulphide - a gas commonly produced during the breakdown of organic matter and certain industrial processes. Residents in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni have taken to social media to complain about the smell, with many describing it […]

todayMarch 13, 2026 145 1

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Maile tables R179.2bn Gauteng budget, says departments must justify funding

    Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC, Lebogang Maile, has tabled a R179.2-billion provincial budget, warning that departments will no longer receive funding automatically if projects cannot justify their value. Presenting the 2026/27 budget at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature on Tuesday, Maile said tight fiscal conditions mean government must prioritise projects that deliver measurable outcomes while cutting wasteful expenditure. He told the legislature the province cannot afford to fund […]

todayMarch 10, 2026 48

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Gauteng steps up foot-and-mouth disease response, backs local vaccine production

Gauteng Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, says South Africa’s recurring Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks have highlighted the urgent need to rebuild the country’s local vaccine manufacturing capacity. This comes as the province intensifies efforts to contain the highly contagious disease, following the rollout of the national FMD response plan and the approval of Gauteng’s own provincial strategy. Briefing the media on Tuesday, Ramokgopa said Gauteng’s response is guided […]

todayJanuary 27, 2026 59

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Court security under scrutiny again after deadly Booysens shooting

The deadly shooting outside the Booysens Magistrates’ Court has once again placed court security under intense scrutiny. Two people were shot and killed, and three others were injured - including a lawyer - when gunmen opened fire outside the court premises on Tuesday. The attackers allegedly fled the scene in a white Audi with cloned number plates. The victims are believed to have been at court in support of an […]

todayJanuary 21, 2026 60 1

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Gauteng parents plead for assistance amid school placement crisis

  Frustrated parents in Gauteng claim they are being asked to pay money before their children can be placed in schools. Scores of desperate parents gathered at Barnato Park High School in Johannesburg’s CBD, demanding urgent assistance with enrolment, despite the school saying it has already reached full capacity. The parents have accused the school of what they describe as unfair and illegal practices, claiming they are being denied even […]

todayJanuary 16, 2026 92

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Over 1,400 killed on SA roads during festive season – Creecy

Transport Minister, Barbara Creecy, says 1,427 people lost their lives on South Africa’s roads during the recent festive season. Briefing the media today on preliminary outcomes of the festive season road safety campaign, Creecy said road crashes and fatalities declined by 5% compared to 2024 figures. However she noted that the 2025 festive period recorded 255 more deaths than the 1,172 fatalities reported the previous year. Four provinces — Gauteng, […]

todayJanuary 15, 2026 40