Agulhas precinct to boost tourism and advanced inclusive conservation

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has officially handed over the newly-developed Agulhas Precinct in the Agulhas National Park, marking the completion of an R82 million infrastructure project aimed at boosting tourism and local economic development.

Speaking at the southernmost tip of Africa on Tuesday, the...

Advancing skills development to meet 4IR demands

Government has established a Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) lab and a Centre of Specialisation in Mpumalanga for artisan training as part of efforts to cultivate a capable, skilled and competitive South Africa.“These centres connect education with industry, empower young people with forward-looking skills, and position Technical...

NC strategically placed to be South Africa’s next growth region

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has described the Northern Cape as strategically positioned to become South Africa’s next major growth region.

Addressing the second day of the Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference in Kimberley, Tau said the global race for green hydrogen is no longer...

KZN digital access programme to boost learning 

KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has launched the Provincial Treasury Digital Access Programme (DAP), an initiative aimed at expanding access to digital learning tools and infrastructure, with a particular focus on schools in rural and under-resourced communities.The programme, unveiled on Monday at the Sizani Combined...

Talks on efforts to accelerate climate change adaptation underway

The Government of South Africa is hosting representatives from Kenya, Ghana, and the Netherlands in Johannesburg for discussions on strengthening national action to adapt to climate change impacts.

“Successful adaptation requires an integrated approach. This includes factors that turn adaptation planning into...

Alleged TERS fraudster has assets preserved

The Special Investigating Unit has secured preservation orders for assets belonging to Nako Mang Trading Enterprise CC after the company allegedly submitted R19 million worth of fraudulent claims to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) under the COVID-19Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS).The claims were discovered by the...

Rewriting the Northern Cape’s economic story

Emerging opportunities in an era where the global economy is experiencing structural changes could pave way for the Northern Cape to write a new economic story for its people.This is according to Department of Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau who delivered the keynote address at the Northern Cape Investment and Job...

Withdrawal of legal challenge of online verification service fees welcomed

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has welcomed the decision by the Association of Comms and Technology (ACT) to withdraw its court application challenging fee corrections related to the department’s Online Verification Service (OVS).

ACT had filed legal papers in December 2025 in the Gauteng...

PIC housing development investment advances spatial transformation

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invested in the Divercity housing development in central Cape Town to demonstrate its commitment to investing in projects that bring people closer to economic opportunities.

“This is about more than buildings. It is about making cities work better for people, so that living...

Driving inclusive growth through local economic development 

By William Baloyi“Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all.” As former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reminds us, this is not merely an aspiration, it is an urgent call to action.It challenges governments to act with urgency and purpose to grow the economy, advance social...