WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026, 22:41
N West stakeholders sign recovery pact for municipalities under intervention
The North West Provincial Treasury and the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) have secured a multi-stakeholder commitment to support nine municipalities currently under mandatory intervention, as part of efforts to restore financial stability and improve service...
SA ramps up water sector reforms
The South African government is accelerating reforms in the water sector, including plans to establish an independent economic regulator and a national infrastructure agency, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo said on Tuesday.
Speaking at the Africa Water Supply and Sanitation Regulators Conference in Cape Town on Tuesday, Mahlobo...
Residents of KwaMbonambi call for urgent intervention at Sokhulu Clinic, alleging negligence…
COJ continues by-law enforcement operations targeting unpaid municipal services in the inner city.
Stronger water regulation needed to tackle climate and infrastructure pressures
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has called for stronger and more responsive regulation across Africa, warning that mounting environmental and economic pressures are straining the continent’s water systems.
Mahlobo was speaking at the 4th Africa Water Supply and Sanitation Regulators’...
The farmers say their livestock is infected by stray buffaloes that roam the area.
National Orders recipients honoured for shaping democratic South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the recipients of the 2026 National Orders as men and women whose contributions have helped shape a democratic South Africa founded on equality, justice and dignity for all.
Jubilation, applause and a celebratory atmosphere marked the occasion at the Sefako Makgatho...
The National Orders is underway at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
Protecting initiates’ lives and restoring the dignity of customary initiation
By Legadima Leso, Head of Communications, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Each year, as the winter and summer initiation seasons approach across South Africa, thousands of young people prepare for one of the most significant moments of their lives: customary initiation. For generations,...
PSC welcomes sharpened legislation
By Sihle Manda
The Public Service Commission Amendment Bill is poised to become one of the most consequential reforms in South Africa’s public administration landscape.
Should it see light of day, the legislation will significantly expand the authority of the Public Service Commission (PSC), strengthening oversight across national, provincial...
Restoring dignity through opportunity and protection
By Nomakhosazana Meth, Minister of Employment and Labour
May Day is a profound reminder of the hard-fought battles for labour rights, and the collective power of social dialogue. From the factory floors and deep-level mines to the bustling tech hubs and vast agricultural lands, the hands of our workers continue to build the...
Foreign nationals gathered outside Durban Central police station, saying they fear for their safety.
Mantashe tables department’s budget
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe has tabled the department’s R2.86 billion budget in Parliament today.
Operational allocations include:
R70.46 million for the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator. R94.98 million for the Petroleum Agency South Africa (PASA). R666.9 million for the Council for...
SA, Botswana eye stronger regional trade ties at BNC
South Africa and Botswana are set to use the 6th Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Gaborone this week to accelerate efforts aimed at deepening regional trade, improving market access and strengthening cross-border investment in Southern Africa.
The high-level commission, taking place on 21 May 2026, comes at a time...
Msunduzi Indaba commits to urban renewal and investment drive
The two-day Pietermaritzburg Urban Development Indaba has concluded with a series of commitments aimed at reversing urban decay, improving municipal efficiency, and restoring investor confidence in the city.
Hosted by the Msunduzi Municipality in partnership with Invest PMB and supported by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of...
Rand Water says planned maintenance at key infrastructure sites will result in water supply issues.
Five men are on trial for the murder of Senzo Meyiwa in Vosloorus in 2014.
Gauteng MEC inspects key road projects
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela conducted oversight inspections at the Tsamaya Road (K54) and Garsfontein Road (K50) projects in the City of Tshwane on Monday as part of efforts to monitor progress on major road infrastructure developments in the province.
According to the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport,...
Public consultations on eviction law amendments head to Mpumalanga, Limpopo
The Department of Human Settlements will this week host public information sessions in Mpumalanga and Limpopo on the proposed amendments to the Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill.
The sessions are scheduled to take place from Tuesday, 19 May to Thursday, 21...
Government mourns the passing of former North West Premier
The South African government has expressed its condolences following the passing of former North West Premier Bushy Maape, describing him as a dedicated public servant and respected leader who made a lasting contribution to the province.
In a statement issued by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on...
The National Orders will take place at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse, in Pretoria.