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Gauteng hands over 500 operating licences

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As part of ongoing efforts to clear the backlog and strengthen regulatory compliance in the public transport sector, the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has handed over 526 operating licences to compliant scholar transport and minibus taxi operators.

SA brand a key strategic economic asset: Morolong

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Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong says South Africa should use its position in regional and global affairs to strengthen investor confidence, expand economic opportunity and deepen social cohesion.

Mandela Bay works to resolve housing backlog

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has started construction of 153 houses in Joe Slovo and KwaNobuhle, with the two developments valued at more than R33.3 million.

Ntshavheni rejects claims government is reactive on migration

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Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has rejected claims that government has been reactive to misinformation surrounding irregular migration, saying authorities have been working on the issues as part of measures to strengthen South Africa's immigration system.

Government reiterates position on illegal immigration

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Government has reiterated that it is opposed to illegal immigration and wants people entering South Africa to do so through lawful migration channels, while genuine asylum seekers must use the established refugee determination process.

SA makes progress on investment targets

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South Africa has significantly exceeded key investment targets, with industrial investment reaching more than R31 billion against a R10 billion target and local procurement totalling R86 billion against a R50 billion target.

Umalusi confirms readiness for final exams

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Umalusi CEO Dr Mafu Rakometsi has confirmed the broad readiness of the Department of Basic Education (DBE), Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Independent Examinations Board (IEB) and South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute (SACAI) to administer the 2026 year-end examinations.

Universities challenged to prepare graduates for AI-driven future

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Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has called on universities to prepare students for an increasingly artificial intelligence (AI) driven world, while ensuring that South Africa develops the skills and research capacity needed to shape the technology.

IMC outlines measures to strengthen asylum system, border management

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The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration has outlined a series of measures to strengthen South Africa’s asylum system and broader migration management following the Constitutional Court judgment that expanded access to the asylum determination process.

PRASA to run trains for MTN8 Final spectators

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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) will operate extended train services this weekend for supporters attending the MTN8 Final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

ConCourt asylum ruling does not automatically grant refugee status – IMC

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The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration has moved to quell widespread confusion and misinformation surrounding the Constitutional Court judgment on asylum applications, stressing that the ruling does not automatically grant refugee status or permanent residence to people entering South Africa.