Motorists have been advised to continue renewing expired driving licence cards for light motor vehicles and motorcycles until a new law extending the validity period from five to 10 years comes into effect.
South Africa has reaffirmed its support for the long-standing decision of the African Union to convene a continent-wide conference on migration, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said.
Cabinet has reiterated that all South Africans, regardless of their race or political views, will always have a home in the country.
Cabinet has welcomed the release of the National Water Action Plan, which sets out strategic interventions to ensure a reliable supply of quality water to all South Africans while addressing the root causes of the country's water challenges.
Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has announced that Cabinet has approved the extension of the validity period of driving licences for light motor vehicles and motorcycle licences from five years to 10 years.
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says Cabinet has welcomed the African Development Bank Group's (AfDB) approval of US$13 million in emergency grants to strengthen efforts to contain the Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan.
Cabinet has welcomed the successful conclusion of the fourth South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission, held in Pretoria on 17 July 2026, and co-chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa and Namibian President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
Justice in the new digital age must strike a careful balance between the protection of human rights and the integration of technology into the system.
Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Arthur Peter Adams as the new Provincial Commissioner of the North West Province, effective from 1 August 2026.
Cabinet has expressed confidence in South Africa's readiness to successfully host the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), scheduled to take place in August.
South Africa’s economic reform efforts are gaining traction, supported by increased freight rail cargo volumes, investment in the automotive sector, strengthened manufacturing capacity and a modest upward revision to projected Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has allocated R60 million towards strategic electricity infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving supply reliability, stimulating economic growth and attracting investment.
South Africa's tourism sector continued its strong recovery in the first half of 2026, with international tourist arrivals increasing by 12.3% compared with the same period last year, according to the Department of Tourism.
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has reaffirmed government's commitment to advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities through sport.
The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) is looking into a partner at audit firm Crowe, following revelations that a senior partner performed a disputed valuation related to the acquisition of a stake in Lanseria Holdings.
