Correctional Services Minister advocates for alternative sentencing to curb overcrowding

The Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald, has advocated for alternative approaches to address overcrowding in the country’s correctional services.

Speaking during a Parliamentary Questions for Oral Reply session for the Peace and Security cluster on Wednesday, the Minister...

IEC officially launches the 2026 Local Government Elections campaign

The Electoral Commission has officially launched the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE), marking the commencement of the mass awareness campaign towards Election Day in November. This is after President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced 4 November 2026 as the date for South Africa’s upcoming Local Government...

Construction begins on Eskom’s R1.2 billion 75MW solar power plant

Eskom has broken ground on a new R1.2 billion 75MW solar power plant to be based at the Lethabo Power Station in the Free State, marking a major step in integrating renewable generation within the power utility’s coal-fired power station-heavy fleet.

“Once completed, the plant is expected to generate approximately...

Government moves to tackle student housing disputes

The Department of Human Settlements and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at addressing growing disputes between student tenants and landlords in the rental housing sector.

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane announced the planned agreement when she...

Human Settlements tables R26.9bn budget amid housing delivery push

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has tabled a R26.972 billion budget allocation for the 2026/27 financial year, which outlines ambitious housing delivery targets, despite mounting fiscal pressures and a growing housing backlog.

Presenting the department’s Budget Vote in Parliament on Wednesday, Simelane...

Government develops policy to strengthen performance, service delivery

Government is developing a policy that will help introduce laws to create a clear national planning system and improve accountability across government.

According to Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, this will enable the Department of Planning, Monitoring and...

DFFE advances inclusivity within the forestry sector

In the 2025/26 financial year, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment transferred the management of eight plantations to local communities to foster land ownership and create economic opportunities in the forestry sector.

According to Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts, who...

NYDA to launch ‘Phanda Thursday’ youth outreach in Mpumalanga

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) will officially launch its national youth outreach initiative, bringing services, opportunities and support closer to communities in Mpumalanga.

The initiative — Phanda Thursday — will be launched on Thursday, 28 May, at the Sasol Club in eMbalenhle, Secunda. It will be led by...

DFFE drives youth development by providing employment opportunities for graduates

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Narend Singh says government is not only creating job opportunities for young people, but also building the next generation of environmental professionals.

“During the 2025/26 financial year, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the...