A Water-Wise Nation

In an effort to prevent water shortage in the country, especially now that we are in the summer season where demand is likely to be high,theWater Research Commission has launched a nation-wide campaign they call “A WaterWise Nation”. It is aimed at changing how South Africans think about and value …

Border Management Authority

North West Education updates on ECD payment 

North West MEC for Education Viola Motsumi gives an update on why some of the ECD practitioners in the province have not been paid for all of 2025…. Guest: Viola Motsumi - North West MEC for Education

The 2025 IJR Reconciliation

South Africa’s democracy may be holding, but public confidence remains fragile. The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation has released its 2025 South African Reconciliation Barometer, revealing that one year into the country’s Government of National Unity, trust in political leadership is still …

Friday Wind Down with FreshlyGround

Our next guests hail from the Mother City. Since 2002, the band has brought you hits like Doo Bee Doo, Nomvula, I’d Like, Fire Is Low, Pot Belly, Waka Waka and many more. After a five year hiatus, one of South Africa’s beloved ensembles are back with a new lead singer and their distinctive fusion o…

Policy directive to ICASA & transformation in the Digital Communications sector

Earlier this week, the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi sent a policy directive to ICASA regarding the 30% local ownership rule through equity equivalent programmes. This has sparked renewed debate on Starlink and drawn backlash from political parties ANC and EFF wh…

Municipal Watch - Challenges faced under hijacked buildings

The killing of popular DJ and TV personality Warrick Stock on Tuesday has brought the spotlight back on the problem of hijacked buildings in the Johannesburg CBD. As investigations are still going on, some reports suggest that his company was contracted to protect some of the buildings in the city.…

Commission on Khoi-San Matters

This past Monday, the Commission on Khoi-San Matters began its Community Structures Investigation in the Eastern Cape. They are starting with the Korana who are identified as one of the main groups in the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act. The Commission says that for the next three months, s…

2025 African Visa Openness Index

The 2025 Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI) is a joint initiative of the African Development Bank and the African Union Commission that tracks  progress toward greater regional integration, economic cooperation, and free movement of people. The AVOI serves as a vital tool for the continent to monito…

SANBI National Biodiversity Assessment 2025

Every year, the scientists and insitutions around the country help the South African National Biodiversity Institute to track the rich ecosystems, genetic diversity and species of our nation. This study provides evidence-based insights to guide policy, strengthen governance, and mobilise collective…