Eskom and Zululand sign heads of agreement to advance gas-to-power development

Eskom and Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) have signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) establishing the framework for a long-term strategic partnership to support South Africa’s gas-to-power programme. “Eskom will assume ‘foundation customer’ status at the proposed Zululand Energy Terminal, which will...

Government publishes guidelines to improve spending discipline

National Treasury has issued a framework to help departments use public funds more effectively and deliver better value for money.

With the economy still growing slowly, National Treasury said government must continue to restrain spending growth and focus on priority areas.

The 2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework...

Kubayi chairs SADC Justice Ministers’ Meeting in Zimbabwe

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will today chair the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Committee Meeting of Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

The high-level meeting brings together Justice Ministers and legal officials from across the...

South Africa to send envoys across Africa and globally to tackle migration challenges

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will dispatch envoys across the African continent and to other parts of the world, as government intensifies diplomatic efforts to address migration challenges facing the country.

The announcement came during a media briefing at the Union...

SAPS confirms dismissal of Richard Shibiri 

The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Friday confirmed the dismissal of Major General Richard Shibiri, the former Component Head for Organised Crime, following the conclusion of internal disciplinary processes.“The disciplinary proceedings were conducted in accordance with applicable SAPS prescripts and principles of procedural...

Cold conditions expected in the Western Cape and Northern Cape

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says very cold conditions are still expected over the Central Karoo District in the Western Cape and the southern parts of the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape on Friday.

“As the cut-off low-pressure system exits the country, daytime temperatures are expected to remain below...

Gaming and Betting Tax Bill to boost KZN revenue

KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has tabled the KwaZulu-Natal Gaming and Betting Tax Bill, 2026, before the Provincial Legislature, proposing a modernised tax framework aimed at strengthening revenue collection, enhancing transparency and advancing transformation within the gaming and betting sector.

The proposed legislation...

Deputy President hails SA rollout of HIV prevention injection as major milestone

With government officially rolling out the injection for both HIV treatment and prevention on Friday, Deputy President Paul Mashatile says this milestone represents one of the most significant scientific advances in HIV prevention in recent years.

“Lenacapavir provides us with a powerful new...

Launch of Lenacapavir a game-changer

It is often said that health is wealth and South Africa’s launch of the game changing Lenacapavir injectable today, Friday, 5 June 2026, provides a shot in the arm that will boost South Africa’s fight against HIV and AIDS.President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, will launch the injectable at the Lilian Ngoyi...