The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development has invited public comment on draft regulations that will set limits for the private use of cannabis, marking another step in the rollout of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024. In a statement, the Ministry confirmed it has published “draft regulations in terms of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024 (Act No. 7 of 2024), for public comment”. The proposed regulations outline upper
The First Muslim South African and African Kung Fu champion has been inducted into the World Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame. The Cape Town-born Kung Fu Champion, Shifu Muhammad Junaid M.J.Li has made history after receiving this honour in Atlantic City, USA, this week. “It’s a Childhood Dream to be recognised by The Greats and Global Elite in Martial Arts, who I’ve followed as a little kid for years.” The First
DA leader John Steenhuisen says he will not stand for re-election, will focus on role as Agriculture Minister
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Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has confirmed that he will not seek re-election at the party’s federal congress in April, saying he wants to dedicate his full attention to his work as Minister of Agriculture. Reports had circulated since Tuesday that he would make the announcement, and he confirmed it in a public address on Wednesday morning. Steenhuisen reflected on the party’s journey from opposition benches to national government, saying he once
Teenagers between 14 and 16 years of age make up a large number of those who are missing or have died in water-related incidents last week. This is according to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), which confirmed that at least ten people have drowned or have been reported missing in bodies of water across South Africa between 25 January and 1 February. This is because rescue teams responded to more than 30 incidents nationwide
The National Minister for Employment and Labour Nomakhosazana Meth has confirmed that the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will increase to R30.23 per hour, effective 1 March 2026. The amended NMW was published in the Government Gazette on Tuesday, 3 February, following a period of public participation. It effectively represents a 5% increase – reflecting an increase of the November annual consumer inflation rate (3,5%) plus 1.5 percentage points. The R1,44 upward
