President Cyril Ramaphosa has led a solemn reburial ceremony for ancestral Khoi and San remains in Kinderlê, in the Northern Cape. The remains, some dating back to the 1800s, were previously taken to European institutions during the colonial era and have now been repatriated. Ramaphosa has described the reburial as an important act of dignity and restitution, acknowledging the historical injustices suffered by indigenous communities. He says returning the remains is
The Western Cape has added over 20 new nature reserves to its Protected Area network, securing more than 81,715 hectares of ecologically significant land for long-term conservation. Declared between April 2025 and March 2026, these new reserves strengthen the province’s efforts to protect important landscapes, species, and vegetation types. The reserves span diverse regions, including the Cederberg, Agulhas Plain, Little Karoo, and Garden Route, and range from small properties to expansive mountain
Provincial Traffic Services are stepping up enforcement operations, ahead of the Easter break, with this past week resulting in the arrest of 88 drivers, including a taxi driver who allegedly assaulted a traffic officer. Between 16 and 22 March 2026, 257 road safety checks resulted in more than 38,000 vehicles being stopped and inspected. Of the 88 arrests, 50 motorists were driving under the influence of alcohol. Among those arrested was a
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has denied claims of plans to meet with alleged crime kingpin Vusumuzi Cat Matlala. “Deputy President Paul Mashatile has noted claims made by Sergeant Fannie Nkosi at the Madlanga Commission earlier today to the effect that the Deputy President met with Mr Vusimuzi Cat Matlala or that the latter intended to meet with him,” said acting spokesperson to Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Keith Khoza. This follows Monday’s
Iran has dismissed claims by US President Donald Trump that Washington and Tehran are engaged in talks to end hostilities, calling the reports “fake news” and accusing the US of trying to manipulate global oil markets. Trump said on his Truth Social platform on Monday that the US and Iran had held discussions on the “complete and total resolution” of the conflict, adding that he had postponed planned military strikes on Iranian power
