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Over 300 new houses for Gauteng residents 

Today at 12:08 PM, via SAnews

Over 300 new houses for Gauteng residents 

In fulfilling the commitment to accelerate the delivery of houses, over 318 newly built houses were handed over to beneficiaries at the Droogeheuwel Mega Project in the Rand West Local Municipality in Gauteng.Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Tasneem Motara, handed over the newly built houses on Thursday.“The housing handover forms part...

Public comment period into draft Public Procurement Regulations extended

Today at 12:01 PM, via SAnews

Public comment period into draft Public Procurement Regulations extended

National Treasury has announced the public comment period of the draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026, to run until 15 July 2026.This as it published the draft regulations for public comment in terms of section 63(1) of the Public Procurement Act, 2024 (Act No. 28 of 2024), in Government Gazette...

Abrahams to highlight government-industry drive to boost manufacturing

Today at 11:59 AM, via SAnews

Abrahams to highlight government-industry drive to boost manufacturing

As part of efforts to strengthen partnerships between government and the manufacturing sector, Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams will deliver the keynote address at the KwaZulu-Natal Clothing and Textile Cluster’s (KZNCTC) 20th Anniversary Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Durban...

Correctional Services ready to make its mark at 2026 Comrades Marathon

Today at 11:38 AM, via SAnews

Correctional Services ready to make its mark at 2026 Comrades Marathon

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is set to make a strong statement at the 2026 Comrades Marathon, with a formidable contingent of 207 officials ready to take on the iconic Up Run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg, on Sunday.

Widely regarded as The Ultimate Human Race, the Comrades Marathon demands...

Comrades Marathon road closures announced ahead of race day

Today at 11:09 AM, via SAnews

Comrades Marathon road closures announced ahead of race day

The eThekwini Municipality has advised the public of road closures ahead of the 99th Comrades Marathon on Sunday.

According to the city, 21 600 athletes will take part in the event, while an estimated 65 000 spectators are expected to travel from across South Africa and abroad to witness the Ultimate Human Race.

This...

BMA officials intercepts nine Bangladeshi nationals using fraudulent passports

Today at 11:05 AM, via SAnews

BMA officials intercepts nine Bangladeshi nationals using fraudulent passports

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato; has commended BMA immigration officials for intercepting nine Bangladeshi nationals on Thursday  morning at OR Tambo International Airport, who attempted to enter South Africa using fraudulent travel documents and Indian...

Cold front brings cold conditions to parts of Western Cape and Northern Cape

Today at 10:41 AM, via SAnews

Cold front brings cold conditions to parts of Western Cape and Northern Cape

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast very cold, wet and windy conditions for the southern parts of the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape and the Witzenberg Municipality in the Western Cape on Friday.

The conditions are linked to a cold front expected to bring significant...

Treasury provides update on funding programme

Today at 10:15 AM, via SAnews

Treasury provides update on funding programme

South Africa has successfully achieved its budgeted foreign currency funding requirement for the 2026/27 fiscal year, National Treasury has said.“The foreign funding programme, amounting to approximately US$3.2 billion, has been fully funded through concessional financing secured from development finance institutions and multilateral...

Bafana Bafana showed resilience in tough World Cup fixture 

Today at 10:07 AM, via SAnews

Bafana Bafana showed resilience in tough World Cup fixture 

Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, has praised Bafana Bafana’s relentless effort and attitude to never give up following their 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the FIFA World Cup opening game on Thursday night.”Our boys showed resilience against all odds. They never folded and kept it...

Free State Health opens new facility, increasing access for children

Today at 09:31 AM, via SAnews

Free State Health opens new facility, increasing access for children

The Free State Department of Health is expanding access to minimally invasive cardiac care for children with the opening of the Paediatric Cardiology Catheterisation Laboratory at Universitas Academic Hospital.

The digitally enabled state‑of‑the‑art facility will serve children from the Free State and...

SAPS warns against buying or selling goods through online platforms

Today at 09:31 AM, via SAnews

SAPS warns against buying or selling goods through online platforms

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has warned community members to be vigilant when buying or selling goods through online platforms such as Facebook Marketplace and other online trading sites.

The warning follows a carjacking and armed robbery incident reported in Motherwell on Wednesday, at approximately...

Chin up, Bafana Bafana 

Today at 09:30 AM, via SAnews

Chin up, Bafana Bafana 

While they had a disappointing start in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opening game, government has commended Bafana Bafana following their match against Mexico on Thursday night.“Government commends Bafana Bafana for their spirited performance in their opening match against Mexico in the FIFA World Cup. While the final score was not what the nation had hoped...

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