In addition to challenges presented by the pandemic, President Ramaphosa faces trouble from within his own political party.
Local leaders call for tougher lockdown restrictions, but Mkhize is hesitant to enforce government’s district-based approach.
The Eastern Cape’s Health Department is teetering on the verge of collapse, with calls for the province to be placed under administration growing louder.
Take a look at what is making the major headlines on Monday 29 June in South Africa. Stay in the loop with the day’s biggest stories right here.
Will government be forced to implement its controversial district-based model?
Julius Malema faces an army of journalists in an attempt to dispel persistent VBS rumours.
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni faces a tough day at the office as he unveils the long-awaited ’emergency budget’.
Zuma back in the dock despite last ditch attempts for another postponement.
Santaco confirmed that it will go ahead with its “long-announced planned shutdown” on Monday, 22 June, after rejecting a relief package of R1.135 billion.
Will the taxi industry go ahead with its plans to shutdown the streets?
Facebook is doing its part to support newsrooms in South Africa and on the continent.
Andre de Ruyter hopes to keep the Christmas lights burning.
After a devastating bout of festive season load shedding, South Africans can breathe a sigh of relief… for now.
Guilty of serious financial misconduct.
The broadcasting corporation’s public news service’s digital platforms recorded impressive performances.
The award-winning veteran journalist is survived by his wife and two young daughters.
300 arrested taxi drivers and 1,596 outstanding fines costing R 3 million.
South Africa has the highest youth unemployment rate, with female unemployment rate higher than males Stats SA.
There is a positive impact since the SANDF intervention has been deployed in the Cape Flats.
Bruce Koloane remembers the truth and confesses, but will it be enough to save him his ambassadorial role with government? Naledi Pandor wants a word.
Google announced that the Google News Initiative (GNI) Innovation Challenge is open for application submissions in the Middle East, Africa and Turkey.
Lack of service delivery, corruption, inadequate housing and crime – these are some of the challenges President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised government will address in Mangaung.
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni had a tough job on his hands with the budget speech – read all about it, here.
From more Bosasa scandals to emergency beach landings – read all about it, here.
Everything you need to know about today’s headlines, both locally and abroad.