CGE calls for urgent action on water shortages in Makhanda

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has called for urgent collaboration among stakeholders to address recurring water shortages in the Makana Local Municipality, amid ongoing water challenges in Makhanda, Eastern Cape.

The call follows public concern over water access at Settlers Hospital. 

In response, the Commission...

President Ramaphosa extends Khampepe Commission term to December 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the term of the judicial commission of inquiry investigating alleged attempts to block the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes. 

The Presidency announced on Thursday that the commission will now continue its work until 18 December 2026.

“President Cyril...

South Africa’s citrus industry becomes world’s top exporter

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has congratulated the country’s agricultural sector, following South Africa’s milestone achievement of becoming the world’s largest citrus exporter by volume.According to the department, the country exported 2.9 million tons of citrus in 2025, surpassing long-standing leader...

North West drug accused 11 to appear in court 

Eleven suspects arrested earlier this week in connection with the discovery of a multimillion-rand drug manufacturing laboratory on a farm in Swartruggens in the North West will make their first court appearance today.“Eleven suspects are expected to make their first appearance before the Swartruggens Magistrate’s Court, this...

The Presidency announces recipients of National Orders

The Chancellor of the National Orders, Director-General in the Presidency, Phindile Baleni, has announced the names of South Africans and foreign nationals, who will be awarded National Orders next week. 

On Thursday, Baleni made public the names of the recipients, who will be honoured at an investiture ceremony to be held on...

Government orders urgent evacuation of overwintering team at Marion Island

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has ordered the urgent evacuation of the overwintering team at Marion Island, following the delayed departure of the SA Agulhas II relief voyage to Marion Island. 

With the weather in Cape Town having cleared, the helicopters that will...

Gauteng Health warns against use of unregulated substances

The Gauteng Health Department has warned members of the public against using “unverified and unregulated injectable substances for body enhancement and sexual performance purposes”. 

This follows two serious cases of severe health complications reported at a health facility in Ekurhuleni.

“The cases, currently under...

Government explores youth skills and student debt interventions

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is expanding youth skills development and workplace exposure programmes through the public service and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), while also working on long-term solutions to the growing student debt crisis.

Replying to oral questions in the National...

Investment pledges could create 230 000 jobs, says President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says investment commitments secured through the South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) are projected to create around 230 000 direct permanent jobs over time, as government intensifies efforts to tackle the country’s structural unemployment crisis. 

Responding to oral questions in the...