Lekota passed away on Wednesday at a hospital in Johannesburg after battling an  illness

Stakeholders to weigh in on Business Licensing Bill

Small Business Development Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni will host a media breakfast on Monday aimed at providing feedback on public consultations around the proposed Business Licensing Bill, 2025.

The event, organised by the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), will bring together key stakeholders to discuss input...

Public sector trainers’ forum puts focus on skills for digital and ethical governance

Public Service and Administration Minister Mzamo Buthelezi will on Monday officially open the 24th National School of Government Public Sector Trainers’ Forum (PSTF) Conference at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Gauteng.

Hosted by the National School of Government (NSG), the two-day conference...

Police Ministry welcomes establishment of two specialised units in Gauteng

The Ministry of Police has welcomed the steps taken by the South African Police Service (SAPS) to strengthen its response to organised crime with the establishment of two specialised units in Gauteng, aimed at tackling specific high-priority crime threats.

The formation of these units is part of SAPS’ broader...

President Ramaphosa to strengthen Brazil ties on State Visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a State Visit to the Federative Republic of Brazil from 9 – 10 March at the invitation of His Excellency President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. 

The visit is an opportunity for the two Heads of State to engage on a broad range of bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual...

Heatwave warning for south-western region

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the western and south-western parts of South Africa can expect very hot to extremely hot temperatures this week, resulting in heatwave conditions. 

This follows a brief period of cooler weather. Heatwave conditions are characterised by prolonged periods (at least three consecutive days or more)...

DPWI issues W Cape High Court Judge with notice to vacate State-owned property

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has confirmed that his department has issued a notice instructing a Western Cape High Court Judge to vacate a State-owned property in Cape Town by April 15.

This is after receiving communication from the Department of Justice and Constitutional...

Weather outlook: 8 March 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says most of the rain is expected to clear over the central and western parts of the country, with plenty of sunshine forecast. 

However, a different picture unfolds in the northeastern parts, where widespread showers and thundershowers are still likely over northeastern Limpopo, the Weather Service said on...

Experts assure public that sanitary pads remain safe to use

Experts from leading South African research and clinical institutions have moved to assure the public that it remains safe to use sanitary pads.

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi on Sunday led a joint media briefing to respond to public concerns on the safety of sanitary pads. This after a study conducted by the...

Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination drive reaches Gauteng communal farmers

Government interventions to curb Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) have reached communal farmers in Magagula Heights in the East Rand, Gauteng.

On Saturday, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, spearheaded continuing efforts to roll out the...

IP and Technology Commercialisation colloquium in Kimberley

Public Service and Administration Minister Mzamo Buthelezi will on Monday officially open the 24th National School of Government Public Sector Trainers’ Forum (PSTF) Conference at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Gauteng.

Hosted by the National School of Government (NSG), the two-day conference brings together learning...