WEDNESDAY, 11 MARCH 2026, 12:04
No immediate risk of fuel shortages, says dept
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has reassured South Africans that the country currently faces no immediate risk of fuel shortages, despite rising global oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting international markets.
In a media statement issued on Tuesday, the department said it remains in constant...
Koeberg’s Unit 2 reaches 365 consecutive days of operations
Unit 2 at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station has successfully operated for 365 consecutive days – at an average of 99.4% Energy Availability Factor (EAF) – since major upgrades were completed.
This is according to Eskom, who said in a statement on Tuesday that the unit delivers about 946MW of reliable electricity to the...
Smart ID digitisation programme initiated in 2015
Government has in a statement on Tuesday corrected claims that the Department of Home Affairs’ partnership with banks on Smart ID cards is “new and driven by a political party”.
A statement issued by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on Tuesday said the partnership with the banks was started as part of the...
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane says they are aware of the concerns raised.
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has launched a two day anti-corruption campaign.
BMA dismissed over 50 immigration officers for acts of corruption
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has dismissed more than 50 immigration officials found to be involved in corrupt activities at ports of entry across the country.
Speaking to SAnews.gov.za on the sidelines of an Anti-Corruption Forum in Ladybrand on Tuesday, BMA Commissioner Micheal Masiapato said a further 38...
BMA dismisses over 50 immigration officers for acts of corruption
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has dismissed more than 50 immigration officials found to be involved in corrupt activities at ports of entry across the country.
Speaking to SAnews.gov.za on the sidelines of an Anti-Corruption Forum in Ladybrand on Tuesday, BMA Commissioner Micheal Masiapato said a further 38...
Disaster Risk Management says no heat-related emergencies have been reported thus far.
Accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, Bongani Ntanzi is under cross-examination.
Close to 55 000 cattle have been vaccinated in the Ugu District.
Two firefighters from a private company have been hospitalised after a blaze in Edenvale.
Government welcomes continued growth in South Africa’s economy
Government has welcomed the latest data released by Statistics South Africa showing that South Africa’s economy grew by 1.1% in 2025, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by 0.4% in the fourth quarter.
Fourth quarter performance, covering the period from October to December, marks the fifth consecutive quarter...
Gauteng remains heartbeat of SA economy – Maile
Despite global economic volatility and geopolitical tensions, Gauteng remains the “engine of the national economy”.
This according to Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile who tabled the Gauteng 2026/27 budget on Tuesday.
The province contributes some 33% of South Africa’s Growth Domestic Product with provincial...
‘Fiscal discipline non-negotiable’: Maile tables Gauteng budget
Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development Lebogang Maile has tabled a R179.2 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year aimed at improving frontline services, accelerating infrastructure delivery and maintaining fiscal discipline.
Maile presented the provincial government’s budget in the Gauteng Provincial...
The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Services says one person has died in a shack fire.
Hlabisa calls for collective action to reform local government
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has called for urgent and coordinated action to reform South Africa’s local government system, stressing that municipalities must become stable, capable and reliable drivers of economic growth and service delivery.
Hlabisa made the call during...
Traditional leaders remain vital partners in governance and development
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening the role of traditional leaders, saying they remain a vital pillar of governance and social cohesion, particularly in rural communities.
The Deputy President delivered the virtual keynote address at the Eastern Cape...
Early reports indicate that an automobile parts building is engulfed in flames.
N Cape government aids mine families as body of trapped Ekapa miner recovered
The Northern Cape Provincial Government has moved to swiftly support the families affected by the Ekapa Minerals mine accident, as police on Monday recovered the body of one of the five miners trapped underground.
The miner, along with four others, was trapped following a mud rush at the mine in...
African tech startup Cybervergent has raised $3 million in seed funding to accelerate the growth of its artificial intelligence-powered compliance, risk, audit and data security platform across the continent. The round was co-led by Ventures Platform Fund and Atlantica Ventures VC Fund. Proceeds will support Cybervergent’s expansion into Africa and the Middle East while furthering […]
This year will be a decisive turning point in how organisations deploy and derive value from artificial intelligence (AI). This is according to Cliff de Wit, Accelera Digital Group (ADG) Chief Innovation Officer. De Wit says businesses will move beyond experimentation this year. They will graduate into true operationalisation, with AI becoming a dependable and […]