SATURDAY, 30 MAY 2026, 19:19
Algeria’s government has reviewed progress on its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and approved the launch plan for its centralized Dzair Digital Services portal, signalling a shift from planning to delivery across two of the country’s flagship digital initiatives. The decisions came at a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb on May 25. The […]
Manamela highlighted various governance and financial challenges within the financial scheme.
Motshekga says United Nations Peacekeepers Day serves as a reminder of the sacrifices of SA.
Four people have been injured after a police van collided with a tractor in Limpopo.
The handover marks a milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to redress land dispossessions.
Steenhuisen calls for acceleration of regional fertiliser reforms and disease control
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has called on Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States to urgently accelerate regional cooperation on food security, fertiliser regulation, and animal disease control amid mounting economic and climate pressures across the region.
Addressing...
It is alleged the looting is as a result of a ruling by the Pietermaritzburg High Court.
Government approves R179.6 million for spaza shop support
Despite compliance challenges among applicants to the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund, government has approved R179.6 million in funding to support shop owners across all nine provinces.
The fund, aimed at increasing the participation of South African-owned spaza shops in the townships and rural areas retail trade...
Child Welfare Chatsworth says the organisation handles more than ten child abuse cases every month.
Constitutional promises kept as communities receive title deeds
In a major stride towards correcting historical injustices, government has officially handed over title deeds to the Gaesegwe, Barolong ba ga Rapulana, Barolong ba ga Phoi and Barolong ba ga Seitshiro communities at the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality in the North West province.
The day – billed as a “day...
Funding drive for Western Cape recovery and rebuilding effort
Western Cape Finance MEC Deidré Baartman says the provincial government will work closely with municipalities and national government to mobilise funding for the massive recovery and rebuilding effort following severe weather that devastated parts of the province earlier this month.
Baartman was speaking after the...
Public warned not to eat wild shellfish from Saldanha Bay
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has warned the public not to collect or eat any wild shellfish from Saldanha Bay and nearby coastal areas until further notice.
According to a recent monitoring report, mussels and oysters from Saldanha Bay farms contained very high levels of Paralytic Shellfish...
Over 80% Western Cape storm-affected communities reconnected
Electricity has been restored to 84% of communities affected by severe weather that damaged parts of the Western Cape earlier this month.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde concluded a four-day assessment of some of the province’s hardest-hit areas this week.
The assessment covered extensive damage to infrastructure,...
Deputy President arrives in India for working visit
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in New Delhi, India, for a working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between South Africa and India.
During the visit, he will engage with Indian business leaders and investors in a high-level roundtable discussion aimed at encouraging greater investment flows and economic...
This latest case is near Matjiesrivier, an area that’s still cut off due to rockfalls from the storm
Three Malawian nationals were arrested in connection with the intercepted drug consignment.
Officers in KZN arrested on corruption charges after allegedly demanding R1 000 from a suspect.
Community members accuse traditional leaders of corruption during Land Reform meeting.
The Lungu family is fighting for a different conclusion over the burial of their beloved
Transnet signs deal for R22 billion gas facility project
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a landmark agreement with Ukwanda LNG to build and operate a gas facility at the Port of Ngqura for the next 25 years.
The development has been designated a national Strategic Integrated Project aimed at strengthening the country’s energy security by advancing the gas...
Officials who intercepted truck carrying R1 billion worth of methaqualone commended
Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has commended the officials at the Beitbridge port of entry who successfully intercepted a truck carrying drugs with a street value of almost R1 billion earlier this week.
Addressing a media briefing in Pretoria on Friday, Schreiber said the interception was a...