Reflecting on South Africa’s Constitution

Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister Andries Nel says the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s Constitution is a historic milestone that will continue to shape the country’s democracy and collective aspirations.“The Constitution is more than a legal framework and more than just the supreme law of our country. It is the...

Have your say on digital identity draft regulations

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, has gazetted draft amended regulations in terms of the Identification Act of 1997 for public comment until 6 June 2026. 

The draft regulations are designed to create the required regulatory framework for the introduction of a cutting-edge Digital Identity system in South Africa.

According...

South Africa to mark International Day of Plant Health in Mpumalanga

The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, will commemorate the 2026 International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) in Mbombela.

The International Day of Plant Health is observed annually on 12 May to raise global...

Constitution laid the foundation for a democratic SA

As South Africa marks 30 years since the South African Constitution was adopted by the National Assembly, Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli said the milestone “invites all of us, especially young people, to reflect on where this country comes from and where it is going”.

Speaking during the handing over of Cyber...

Steenhuisen welcomes new PPECB board ahead of centenary milestone

As the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in June, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has congratulated and welcomed the organisation’s newly appointed board members.

Established in June 1926, the PPECB is entering its second century of service as a linchpin...

Deputy President underscores development of rural communities as key to prosperous SA

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for an end to the dualistic rural economy, where a few commercial farmers dominate output while millions of smallholder farmers remain excluded from sharing in the gains of the economy.

“We must link subsistence farmers to markets, foster partnerships,...

Kouga Dam operating safely despite high inflows

The Department of Water and Sanitation has assured the public that the Kouga Dam remains structurally safe and fully operational despite water levels exceeding capacity following heavy rainfall in its catchment area.

This comes amid growing public concern as the current water levels at Kouga Dam reached approximately 120.6% following...

President Ramaphosa respects Constitutional Court judgment in EFF matter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his commitment to the Constitution, the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law following a Constitutional Court judgment in a matter brought by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). 

In a statement issued on Friday, the Presidency said it had noted the...

‘Non-negotiables’ set as KZN Treasury cracks down on municipal failures

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers has outlined a set of “non-negotiable” measures aimed at restoring financial discipline and accountability in municipalities across the province.

Tabling the third-quarter municipal performance report on Thursday, Rodgers warned that continued underperformance and...