Lives have been improved but more still needs to be done – President Ramaphosa

Notwithstanding the persistent challenges and need for continued effort, government has profoundly transformed the lives of South Africans in the three decades since the advent of democracy.This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who delivered his reply to the Debate of the State of the Nation...

Rand Water granted temporary boost to stabilise Gauteng supply

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has authorised Rand Water to abstract additional water from the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) as part of urgent interventions to stabilise Gauteng’s strained water supply network.

The decision follows a series of disruptions between 27 January and 1 February 2026, when...

Deadline for comments on anti-money laundering draft bill extended

The National Treasury has extended the deadline for the submission of comments on the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill, 2025 (the draft Bill).

The Bill, published on 14 January 2026, has been extended for a period of 30 days.

“National Treasury would like to...

SADC health ministers to meet next week

Ministers of Health and other Ministers responsible for HIV and AIDS within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are expected to hold a joint meeting in Johannesburg next week.

According to the Department of Health, the meeting will discuss a “number of priority health issues, review progress made on regional health commitments...

KZN Transport welcomes peace deal after Phoenix e-hailing assault

KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma has welcomed what he described as a ground-breaking peace agreement between the KZN E-Hailing Council and the Phoenix Taxi Association following the recent assault of a Bolt driver in Phoenix.The agreement was facilitated by the Department of...

Law firm appointed to probe death of Grade R learner

The Gauteng Department of Education has appointed an Independent Investigative Law Firm to probe the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Grade R learner, Manqoba Mnisi.

The learner from Bernard Isaacs Primary School in Coronationville, Johannesburg, tragically passed away on Monday, 2 February, following an incident that...

Public Works, North West to sign agreement to redevelop Pilanesberg Airport

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson, North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi and Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality Mayor, Dinah Pitso, will on Friday sign two historic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) at Pilanesberg Airport, outside Rustenburg. 

The agreements will accelerate...

SA stone fruit enters Chinese market in historic first shipment

South Africa is marking a significant milestone in agricultural trade, with the country’s first consignment of stone fruit having departed for China.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, accompanied by the People’s Republic of China Ambassador to South Africa, Wu Peng, visited the Freshness First Packhouse in...

Condolences for Clem Sunter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness at the passing of renowned futures strategist, Clem Sunter who passed away at the age of 81.Sunter was a business leader having held the position of Chief Executive at Anglo American and also helped develop a future scenario for South Africa as pressure on the Apartheid government began to ramp up in the...

Tshwane water reservoirs show gradual recovery 

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has welcomed the signs of recovery in water storage levels at several reservoirs in the City of Tshwane, noting that most areas of Region 1 in the north western part of the city are now receiving water as recovery efforts gain momentum.Mahlobo, accompanied by the City’s Member of...