Rationalisation of the courts a move to secure access for all

Government is moving to improve access to justice for all with the implementation of the rationalisation of the courts.

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi briefed the media on Tuesday on the department’s plans to ensure that the courts better serve communities.

“An independent judiciary and...

SAPS suspends additional five senior police officers

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the suspension of five additional senior officers in relation to matters arising from the Medicare 24 tender.

“Internal departmental processes are underway, and in the interest of preserving the integrity of these processes, the SAPS will not provide further comment at this...

Kruger National Park land claim finalised through legal agreement

After more than a decade of intense negotiations, historically land-dispossessed communities living around the Kruger National Park can finally put a painful chapter behind them, following a landmark agreement that recognises their economic and heritage rights to the land.

This follows the government’s recent signing...

Aircraft maintenance academy opens aviation careers to underserved communities’ youth

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that skills development opportunities reach communities across South Africa, particularly in rural and historically disadvantaged areas, as part of efforts to tackle youth unemployment and expand access...

Bill proposes foreign worker quotas, tougher employer penalties

The Employment Services Amendment Bill has been introduced to Parliament, proposing significant changes to South Africa’s labour market framework, including new measures to regulate the employment of foreign nationals and strengthen enforcement mechanisms.

The Bill aims to amend the Employment Services Act of 2014 by...

SIU granted freezing order on UIF-TERS obtained property

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) continues to claw back State funds obtained through fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Fund’s Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (UIF TERS) claims through a freezing order on a R2.7 million KwaZulu-Natal property.

The preservation order was granted by the Special Tribunal following an...

Mhlauli calls on youth to shape South Africa’s future through democracy

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli says the courage displayed by the June 16 generation, 50 years ago, transformed the country forever.

“Many of those young people were not much older than the participants gathered in this hall today. They did not possess wealth, political office or...

Government welcomes 0.5% GDP growth

Government says the 0.5% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of this year demonstrates the resilience of the South African economy amid a challenging global and domestic environment.

According to Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) GDP report for the first quarter of 2026 (January to March), the growth marks a sixth...

GDP increases by 0,5% in the first quarter of 2026

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0,5% in the first quarter of 2026, indicating that the economy has maintained its positive momentum.

“Real GDP increased by 0,5%, marking a sixth consecutive quarter of growth. Finance, agriculture, trade and transport did the heavy lifting on...

South Africa, Italy move to deepen agricultural trade and investment partnership

South Africa and Italy are seeking to strengthen agricultural trade, investment and technology cooperation, as the two countries move to deepen economic ties through a new partnership aimed at unlocking opportunities across the agricultural value chain.

Speaking at the inaugural South Africa-Italy...

Bafana gear up for thrilling World Cup opener against Mexico

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says the team will be ready to face Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup this week.

The team has been training at its base camp in Pachuca, Mexico, since last week to help the players acclimatise to the altitude of...

Milestones of Freedom Campaign to commemorate several landmark anniversaries in SA’s history

Government will launch the Milestones of Freedom Campaign next week under the theme: “Honouring the Past, Delivering the Future” at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

The campaign commemorates several landmark anniversaries in South Africa’s history, including the 30th Anniversary of the...

KZN Treasury allocates funds to strengthen governance, municipal support

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Francois Rodgers, has allocated R6.5 million to the Provincial Supply Chain Management (SCM) Unit within the provincial Treasury department to strengthen support for municipalities.In a statement issued on Tuesday, the department explained that the R6.5 million earmarked for the...

SA records R15.2 billion trade surplus in April 2026

South Africa’s growing export performance is helping to drive economic growth, support jobs and create new opportunities for producers, as government continues its efforts to build an economy that works for all South Africans.

New trade data released by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) shows that the country recorded a...