The world’s biggest emitter of sulphur dioxide said the cost of retrofitting so-called wet flue-gas desulphurisation units at its Medupi power plant would cost R383 billion.

Government welcomes SIU breakthrough in addressing corruption

Government has welcomed the breakthrough made by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) following a thorough investigation into allegations of corruption within the Department of Home Affairs.

The investigation uncovered corruption linked to the fraudulent issuing of official documents to illegal immigrants. According to...

Gauteng continues to strengthen road safety, traffic law enforcement

The Gauteng Provincial Government is continuing to strengthen road safety and traffic law enforcement through high-impact stop-and-search operations.The enforcement is led by the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) in collaboration with the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).In a statement on Tuesday, the...

Godongwana to deliver 2026 Budget

The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will outline all the financial, economic, and social commitments that the government will prioritise in its planned expenditure when he tables the 2026 Budget in the National Assembly on Wednesday.The budget allocation aims to strike a balance between growing the economy and supporting the vulnerable amid...

The chemicals found in the sanitary products are said to be linked to various health complications.

Mhlauli urges Mfuleni youth to seize opportunities

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has urged young people in Mfuleni to seize employment, skills and business opportunities made available through government’s Community Youth Services Outreach Programme. 

Addressing youth gathered at the Mfuleni Community Hall in Cape Town on Tuesday, the Deputy Minister encouraged...

Indaba places fire risk crisis under the spotlight

South Africa faces a complex and worsening fire risk environment, driven by rapid urbanisation, the rapid growth of informal settlements, expansion of the wildland–urban interface, climate variability, and uneven municipal capacity.

According to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) fire incidents...

President welcomes return of South African men from Russian frontlines

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the return home of the South African men who were lured into the battle lines between Russia and Ukraine by South African elements that remain under investigation. 

The South African government working closely with the Russian government secured the safe return of the men...

Government to host sixth Investment Conference in Johannesburg

Government will host the sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) in Johannesburg on 31 March 2026, as government intensifies efforts to attract R2 trillion in new investment commitments over the next five years.

The upcoming summit builds on the success of the previous five-year investment cycle, which concluded...

SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Lydia Zigomo, says the SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response, with sustained reductions in new infections and AIDS-related deaths driven by a combination of prevention and treatment scale-up.

“We are at a decisive moment...

President delays proclamation of sections of NHI Act

President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to delay the proclamation of any sections of the National Health Insurance Act (NHI) following litigation brought against the President and the Minister of Health.

In a statement on Tuesday, The Presidency said the decision was taken after consultations between President Ramaphosa and Health...