MyBroadbandEnd of an era for the Gautrain
The Gauteng Provincial Government has appointed a new Gautrain concessionaire to operate, maintain, and modernise the network for 15 years.
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MyBroadbandMyBroadbandGood news about 10-year driving licence card prices in South Africa
Department of Transport director John Motsatsing had encouraging news about the change in pricing that will be implemented with the extension of the driving licence card validity period to 10 years.
MyBroadbandFormer Home Affairs officials arrested for allegedly selling South African passports for R100,000 each
The former officials allegedly leveraged a "photo swapping" loophole to issue fraudulent passports.
MyBroadbandSouth Africa sets targets for the end of the SABC TV licence
Communications Minister Solly Malatsi wants the SABC's new funding model to be submitted by 31 March 2027, after which the final SABC Bill must be submitted to Parliament.
MyBroadbandSouth African city spent R1.1 million to protect one road’s streetlights from criminals
The City of Cape Town was forced to spend R1.1 million to upgrade the streetlights along a single road following repeated incidents of infrastructure theft and vandalism.
MyBroadbandThieves steal R1.88 million worth of computer equipment from South African taxman
The South African Revenue Service revealed that R1.88 million worth of computer equipment was stolen from its offices in the past financial year, including 10 desktop PCs.
MyBroadbandGambling lawyer sends warning to communications minister Solly Malatsi
Gambling law expert Wayne Lurie said that communications minister Solly Malatsi could look forward to landing in court if he tried to restrict online gambling using telecommunications regulations.
MyBroadbandTransport minister Barbara Creecy draws red line at R3-per-litre petrol tax
South Africa's Transport Minister has emphasised that she will not request an RAF levy to R3 per litre while she holds the job.
MyBroadbandDriving licences could stop working as ID for entry to estates and offices in South Africa
The Department of Transport wants to introduce regulations that would prevent driving licences from being used as proof of identity, including when entering estates or offices.
MyBroadbandR10-billion fix for high petrol prices in South Africa
The Standing Committee on Appropriations has approved a transfer of R10 billion to stabilise South Africa's fuel prices.
MyBroadbandSurprise change in Post Office deliveries
The Post Office improved its delivery success in 2025/26 but fell short of its target for the 14th consecutive year.