The festival was launched last year and has since been elevated to one of the university’s flagship projects. It forms part of Unisa’s broader mission to “Reclaim Africa’s Intellectual Futures”, with music providing one of the platforms through which the institution is pursuing that vision.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched South Africa’s Electronic Travel Authorisation at OR Tambo International Airport, describing the new digital system as an economic reform aimed at attracting more tourists, investors, skilled professionals and business travellers while strengthening border security.

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has raised serious concerns over a Services SETA tender after uncovering conflicting claims about a successful bidder’s experience, questionable reference letters and electronic metadata allegedly linking some documents to the company’s director.

A 65-year-old Durban businessman whose name has surfaced at both the Madlanga Commission and Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee has appeared in court following his arrest on serious charges including human trafficking, kidnapping and sexual assault.

Gauteng has expanded its mobile clinic fleet from 46 to 53 units, with the additional clinics set to improve access to primary healthcare in communities facing barriers to fixed health facilities.

If the principle is exposing political influence, then expose political influence regardless of whether the individuals involved are black or white, ANC or DA, left or right, government or opposition.

Parliament has disputed National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams’ testimony before the Madlanga Commission that persistent problems with his parliamentary laptop affected his ability to access correspondence, saying its ICT records show no history of prolonged laptop malfunction or repeated repairs.

South Africa is bracing for a bitterly cold week, with the South African Weather Service warning of disruptive snow, heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous sea conditions across several provinces.

South Africa’s official unemployment rate has climbed to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026, with the number of unemployed people increasing by 345,000 to 8.5 million.

Former Gauteng MEC and senior public servant Mzikayifani Elias “Mzi” Khumalo has died following a short illness, with Premier Panyaza Lesufi paying tribute to a leader who dedicated years to public service and local government.

Home Affairs says system downtime at its offices has fallen by 61% in the 2025/26 financial year, with South Africans spending significantly less time waiting for services to resume as the department upgrades its digital infrastructure.

A 52-year-old correctional officer has been arrested at the Sasolburg Correctional Centre after police allegedly found him in possession of and dealing in dagga on the premises.

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Deputy Minister David Mahlobo are set to hand over 250 completed low-flush household sanitation systems in communities in Gauteng and Mpumalanga, alongside decentralised water systems aimed at improving access to safe and reliable water.

KwaZulu-Natal authorities have activated the province’s Snowfall Response Plan after snowfall was reported in Kokstad, Underberg, Matatiele and around Clifton near Nottingham Road. The R617 has been closed towards Kokstad, with motorists urged to delay their journeys and snow chasers warned against travelling to affected areas.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March to challenge South Africa to move beyond commemorations and deliver tangible improvements in women’s safety, economic power, healthcare and equality.