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Have your say on proposed e-voting as consultations continue

Tuesday at 14:13 PM, via SAnews

Have your say on proposed e-voting as consultations continue

The Electoral Commission has urged all South Africans to participate in the ongoing public consultations on the feasibility of introducing electronic voting (e-voting) at some point in the future.

Public consultations are currently taking place across all provinces to ensure inclusive and wide-reaching engagement on the...

Commission gears up for 2026 local government elections

Tuesday at 13:45 PM, via SAnews

Commission gears up for 2026 local government elections

The Electoral Commission (IEC) is gearing up for the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE)  with the Commission having  begun consultations with the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.At a media briefing on Tuesday, IEC Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, said the law provides that the term of a...

Government implements reforms to revitalise rail sector

Tuesday at 12:12 PM, via SAnews

Government implements reforms to revitalise rail sector

As South Africa implements the national rail reform programme, the private sector will play a key role in investing in rail and port operations, while ensuring that the infrastructure remains State-owned.“The current state of Transnet’s rail infrastructure is cause for concern for freight operators and cargo owners alike....

Western Cape welcomes efforts to revitalise the national rail system

Tuesday at 11:53 AM, via SAnews

Western Cape welcomes efforts to revitalise the national rail system

The Western Cape Provincial Government has expressed its support for Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s announcement regarding the completion of Transnet’s adjudication process, which selected new Train Operating Companies (TOCs) through its Rail Infrastructure Manager.

Last week, the Minister said involving...

Motsoaledi calls for self-reliance in financing African health systems

Tuesday at 11:09 AM, via SAnews

Motsoaledi calls for self-reliance in financing African health systems

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has emphasised the need for greater self-reliance in financing health systems to ensure sustainability. This is especially following the recent withdrawal of international partners and donors who supported health systems in Africa.“The defunding and underfunding of our...

Condolences for Ambassador Mninwa Mahlangu

Tuesday at 09:46 AM, via SAnews

Condolences for Ambassador Mninwa Mahlangu

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has announced that Ambassador Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, a dedicated family man and public servant, has passed away.

Mahlangu passed away on Sunday, 24 August 2025, while on his way to a South African hospital after a brief illness.

He held the positions of High Commissioner...

GPAA CEO placed on precautionary suspension

Tuesday at 09:44 AM, via SAnews

GPAA CEO placed on precautionary suspension

Chief Executive Officer of the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), Kedibone Madiehe, has been placed on precautionary suspension with full pay while an investigation into allegations of misconduct concerning high-value procurement transactions is being conducted.According to media reports, Madiehe is being investigated for...

Suspect in murder of prosecutor appears in court

Tuesday at 09:37 AM, via SAnews

Suspect in murder of prosecutor appears in court

The suspect arrested for the murder of Eastern Cape Regional Court prosecutor, Tracy Brown, appeared in the Gqeberha Magistrates’ Court on Monday.Brown, who was attached to the New Brighton Magistrates Court, was shot and killed while arriving at her home just months after the murder of another prosecutor in the province.According...

Commencement of Madlanga Commission hearings delayed

Tuesday at 09:24 AM, via SAnews

Commencement of Madlanga Commission hearings delayed

The commencement of the hearings of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System – known as the Madlanga Commission – has been delayed.In a statement, the commission explained that this has been caused by delays in the procurement of vital...

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