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Government accelerates reforms to revive South Africa’s rail system

Yesterday at 15:36 PM, via SAnews

Government accelerates reforms to revive South Africa’s rail system

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government has committed significant resources and reforms to restore South Africa’s rail transport system as part of efforts to strengthen economic infrastructure and stimulate growth.

Mashatile made the remarks on Thursday when responding to questions for oral reply in the...

Increase in National Minimum Wage set to bring relief to workers

Yesterday at 15:32 PM, via SAnews

Increase in National Minimum Wage set to bring relief to workers

South Africa’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) is set to rise from R28.79 to R30.23 for each ordinary hour worked, with effect from 1 March 2026, helping stretched workers bring home a little more bacon.Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth announced the R1.44 upward adjustment in the NMW in early February,...

NPA scores victory in Vincent Smith State Capture case

Yesterday at 13:50 PM, via SAnews

NPA scores victory in Vincent Smith State Capture case

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has notched a victory against State Capture with the conviction and sentencing of former Member of Parliament, Vincent Smith.

The Johannesburg High Court sentenced Smith to seven years’ direct imprisonment after the former lawmaker agreed to a plea and sentence agreement with the...

South Africa must move from promises to real change for women – Mhlauli

Yesterday at 13:28 PM, via SAnews

South Africa must move from promises to real change for women – Mhlauli

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has called for a decisive shift from symbolic commitments to tangible action in advancing gender equality, saying policies must translate into measurable improvements in the lives of women and girls.

Delivering remarks during the National Council of Provinces...

Call for global peace and stronger political will to advance women’s rights

Yesterday at 12:48 PM, via SAnews

Call for global peace and stronger political will to advance women’s rights

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, has called for renewed global commitment to peace and decisive action to enforce existing protections for women.

Speaking at the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) debate in commemoration of International Women’s Day, Mhlauli warned that without...

Deadline looms for NSFAS outstanding appeal documents

Yesterday at 12:44 PM, via SAnews

Deadline looms for NSFAS outstanding appeal documents

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has urged students with pending appeals to submit all outstanding documents before the appeals window closes on 31 March 2026.

Providing an update on applications for the 2026 academic year during a media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday, NSFAS Acting CEO Waseem Carrim said the...

Natural gas development critical for African transition

Yesterday at 11:51 AM, via SAnews

Natural gas development critical for African transition

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has made a robust defence for natural gas development, framing it as essential to industrialisation and a “just and realistic energy transition” for the continent.

The Minister was speaking at the 11th edition of the Africa Gas Forum held on the sidelines of the Africa...

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