eThekwini strengthens crime-fighting capacity with expanded K9 Unit

The eThekwini Municipality has expanded its Durban Metro Police K9 Unit, as part of ongoing efforts to strenghten safety, combat crime and restore public confidence.

A total of 13 newly trained K9 handlers were officially introduced during a passing-out parade this week near the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The teams...

Eskom concludes wage agreement with employees

Eskom has concluded a three-year wage agreement following a Central Bargaining Forum (CBF) process which entails a 7% annual salary increase for workers.

The signatory unions represent more than 75% of the employees in the CBF. The agreement is binding on all employees within the bargaining unit, including those affiliated with the...

Progress in national FMD vaccination drive

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says early data indicates that South Africa’s mass vaccination strategy against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is yielding positive results, with no new infections reported in already vaccinated herds.

Steenhuisen highlighted that since February 2026 to 26 March 2026, provinces have vaccinated a total of...

SIU freezes director’s assets in UIF TERS fraud case

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained an order from the Special Tribunal freezing assets belonging to Nhlakanipho Mngomezulu after an investigation into the unlawful receipt of Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) funds.

According to the SIU, Lubelo Hlomuka Holdings, trading as SA Scrum Assembly, of which...

MEC Gaoage Molapisi delivers houses and hosts district imbizo for Military Veterans

North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Gaoage Oageng Molapisi, will today hand over seven houses to military veterans in Jouberton, in the City of Matlosana Local Municipality. 

According to the department, the housing project is implemented in...

Deputy Minister leads ID and voter registration drive

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Njabulo Nzuza will today lead an ID Campaign and high impact outreach programme in Escourt, in KwaZulu-Natal, aimed at bringing key government services closer to communities.

The initiative is focused on ensuring that all qualifying residents have access to important civic documents, particularly...

Basic Education leads inter-departmental career choices Expo Day in Mpumalanga

Basic Education Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mhaule is today leading a government and stakeholder-wide Career Expo Day to commemorate Freedom Month and Schools Democracy Month. 

The inaugural Career Expo Day is taking place at the Spamplek Sports Ground in Daggakraal in the Gert Sibande District in...

Necsa attracts global interest in Small Modular Reactor programme

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation SOC Ltd (Necsa) has attracted international and local interest in its planned Small Modular Reactor (SMR) demonstration project, following a compulsory briefing session held for prospective suppliers.

The session formed part of Necsa’s recently issued Expression of...

SASSA condemns “selling” queue positions at its offices

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has strongly condemned the illegal and exploitative practice of “selling” queue positions at its local offices.

In a statement on Thursday, SASSA CEO Themba Matlou said the reports about this mushrooming scourge were unacceptable, unlawful and a serious exploitation of...

Former Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality official arrested

The Limpopo Serious Corruption Investigation unit of the Hawks has arrested a 40-year-old former Legal Manager at the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality in connection with allegations of fraud and corruption.

The suspect is expected to appear before the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 17 April 2026.

The arrest...

National Dialogue enters new phase, says Steering Committee

The National Dialogue of South Africa has entered a new phase of citizen-led coordination, engaging citizens through sectors, and stakeholders.

This phase follows a Strategic Planning Workshop held from 6 – 8 March 2026 and the Steering Committee meeting held on 9 April 2026.

The Steering Committee, in a statement on...

Western Cape positions astro tourism as new “growth frontier”

The Western Cape Provincial Government is strengthening its position as a leader in sustainable tourism, with a growing focus on astro tourism as a driver of economic growth and job creation.

Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, highlighted the province’s strategy during the...

Transnet Rail Infrastructure invites bids for sidings lease RFPs

Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has issued Sidings Lease Requests for Proposals (RFPs) covering nine rail siding facilities located across the Eastern and Central Regions. 

Successful bidders will be awarded leases for a minimum period of 10 years, with clear performance and investment commitments tied to...

Have your say on draft procurement regulations

National Treasury has published the draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026 and draft Public Procurement Tribunal Regulations, 2026, for public comment in the Government Gazette.

The draft regulations and the notices can be accessed on the National Treasury website...