Oyisa George

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has published a new Routine Vaccination Scheme for Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Government Gazette of 4 May 2026, introducing a national framework aimed at improving disease control through voluntary livestock vaccination. The scheme, issued under Section 10 of the Animal Diseases Act, sets out a structured system for the vaccination, monitoring, and traceability of cloven-hoofed animals, with participation open to livestock owners across […]

Schools in selected parts of the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will be closed on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, and Thursday, 7 May 2026, due to severe weather conditions forecast for the region. The Western Cape Education Department says the decision was taken in the interest of learner and teacher safety, following extensive consultation with the Provincial Disaster Management Centre and the South African Weather Service (SAWS). All public […]

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development, Bridget Masango, has raised serious concerns over allegations involving the Minister of Social Development, following a Daily Maverick report that has sparked public scrutiny. The report alleges that a departmentally appointed and state-paid worker was deployed to perform duties at a private residence and was allegedly required to hand over a portion of her salary to a member of the Minister’s […]

The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has accepted a series of resignations from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board, including that of interim Chairperson Dr Mugwena Maluleke, effective 27 April 2026. Dr Maluleke stepped down as both board member and interim chairperson, citing personal and academic commitments. The Minister has acknowledged his contribution, particularly in efforts aimed at strengthening governance within the institution. The Department […]

The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has postponed the case against National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola to 13 May, as the State moves to consolidate his matter with that of businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his co-accused in a R360 million police tender case. Prosecutors told the court that investigations are at an advanced stage but require amendments to the charge sheet. Masemola, who faces four charges under the Public Finance Management […]