Deputy Minister leads ID and voter registration drive
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Njabulo Nzuza will today lead an ID Campaign and high impact outreach programme in Escourt, in KwaZulu-Natal, aimed at bringing key government services closer to communities.
The initiative is focused on ensuring that all qualifying residents have access to important civic documents, particularly...
Basic Education leads inter-departmental career choices Expo Day in Mpumalanga
Basic Education Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mhaule is today leading a government and stakeholder-wide Career Expo Day to commemorate Freedom Month and Schools Democracy Month.
The inaugural Career Expo Day is taking place at the Spamplek Sports Ground in Daggakraal in the Gert Sibande District in...
Necsa attracts global interest in Small Modular Reactor programme
The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation SOC Ltd (Necsa) has attracted international and local interest in its planned Small Modular Reactor (SMR) demonstration project, following a compulsory briefing session held for prospective suppliers.
The session formed part of Necsa’s recently issued Expression of...
SASSA condemns “selling” queue positions at its offices
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has strongly condemned the illegal and exploitative practice of “selling” queue positions at its local offices.
In a statement on Thursday, SASSA CEO Themba Matlou said the reports about this mushrooming scourge were unacceptable, unlawful and a serious exploitation of...
Former Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality official arrested
The Limpopo Serious Corruption Investigation unit of the Hawks has arrested a 40-year-old former Legal Manager at the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality in connection with allegations of fraud and corruption.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 17 April 2026.
Western Cape positions astro tourism as new “growth frontier”
The Western Cape Provincial Government is strengthening its position as a leader in sustainable tourism, with a growing focus on astro tourism as a driver of economic growth and job creation.
Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, highlighted the province’s strategy during the...
Transnet Rail Infrastructure invites bids for sidings lease RFPs
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has issued Sidings Lease Requests for Proposals (RFPs) covering nine rail siding facilities located across the Eastern and Central Regions.
Successful bidders will be awarded leases for a minimum period of 10 years, with clear performance and investment commitments tied to...
National Treasury has published the draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026 and draft Public Procurement Tribunal Regulations, 2026, for public comment in the Government Gazette.
The draft regulations and the notices can be accessed on the National Treasury website...
Government calls on private sector to partner in enhancing conservation
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has called on the private sector to partner with government to slow biodiversity loss, restore critical habitats, and secure the ecological infrastructure that supports the economy.
This as the National Biodiversity Assessment (NBA) paints...
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a period of cold, wet and windy weather conditions is expected to affect large parts of the country from Friday through to Monday, 20 April.
“This change in weather is associated with the passage of two consecutive cold fronts making landfall over the western parts of South Africa. Initially, these systems...
JSC disagrees with Tribunal finding in Judge Mbenenge matter
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has overturned the decision by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal into the complaint of Andiswa Mengo against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge.This follows a meeting held last month whereby the JSC, excluding the members designated by the National Assembly and the National...