SCOPA satisfied with IEC readiness for 2026 Local Elections

The Standing Committee on Appropriations (SCOPA) says it is satisfied that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is financially and operationally prepared to deliver the 2026 Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November.

The committee met with the IEC and the Department of Home Affairs on Wednesday to assess...

Western Cape storm death toll rises to 10

The Western Cape Provincial Government says emergency response and recovery operations remain at a critical stage despite improved weather conditions across the province, following recent severe storms.

Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, said on Tuesday that the province’s...

Call to address Stats SA funding pressures

While highlighting the critical role played by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) in providing credible and independent statistics, Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, has called for concerns about the organisation’s financial pressures to be addressed.

“These challenges must be addressed to ensure that the quality and...

President Ramaphosa appoints senior NPA officials 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed two Deputy National Directors of Public Prosecutions in a move aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the fight against crime.In a statement issued on Thursday, the Presidency announced the appointment of Advocate Chuma Mtengwane as Deputy...

SA rolls out Electronic Travel Authorisation

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa has embarked on one of the most important reforms in the tourism and immigration ecosystem — the rollout of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

“This is not just a digital upgrade; it is a fundamental shift in how we welcome visitors, how we compete globally and how we grow our...