KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli says the province is ready for the upcoming Local Government Elections, with 111 political parties in the province participating in the elections on 4 November 2026.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called on political parties and candidates to uphold peace, tolerance and responsible political conduct as the country moves closer to the 2026 Local Government Elections.
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to confronting gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) with urgency through a four-point recovery plan announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa to strengthen the national response.
Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube has urged graduates of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to use their technical skills to create employment, establish businesses and contribute to economic development in rural communities.
Teachers from Limpopo and the Free State have been recognised at the 26th National Teaching Awards for innovative classroom practices, inclusive education and leadership that extends beyond the traditional classroom.
Limpopo Physical Sciences educator Abiud Prosper Baloyi has been recognised at the 26th National Teaching Awards for his commitment to learner achievement and his role in helping turn around his school’s academic performance.
Forty-three years in education have earned Gauteng educator Duduzile Constance Nkuna the Kader Asmal Lifetime Achievement Award at the 26th National Teaching Awards.
Free State educator Mpho Anatjie Mosala has been named the National Best Teacher at the 26th National Teaching Awards, recognising her commitment to literacy, African languages and the holistic development of learners.
The Departments of Electricity and Energy (DEE) and National Treasury have announced an adjustment to the procurement timeline for South Africa’s Independent Transmission Projects (ITP) programme.
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has urged urban planners to develop practical solutions to regenerate deteriorating inner city areas, expand affordable housing and improve the safety of residents.
Four professionals connect South African public-sector experience with global governance at the MGG Academy in Bonn, Germany, writes Dr Izimangaliso Malatjie.
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has reiterated a call for integrated urban planning, infrastructure investment and the use of digital technologies to address apartheid-era spatial inequalities and improve access to affordable housing and economic opportunities.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), will participate in the 8th African Union (AU) Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) in El-Alamein, Arab Republic of Egypt, on Sunday, 4 October 2026.
South Africa has retained its position as the highest-ranking country in Africa and the seventh-leading country globally for the effectiveness of its civil aviation safety system.
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has congratulated the University of Cape Town (UCT) on its rise to joint 147th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, retaining its position as Africa’s highest-ranked university.
