El-Alamein, Egypt- President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday participated in the plenary of the 8th African Union (AU) Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in his capacity as Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Student safety and conditions in accredited and leased student residences are among the issues that will come under the spotlight when Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim visits the University of Fort Hare's KuGompo City Campus on Monday, 5 October.
South Africa has not experienced load shedding in over 500 days, reflecting the cumulative impact of improved fleet performance, lower unplanned outages, increased generation capacity and reduced reliance on emergency generation resources, Eskom said.
The Department of Agriculture (DoA), alongside the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD), National Treasury and the Land Bank, have been directed by the responsible Ministers to resolve the temporary pause implemented by the Land Bank on new applications under the Blended Finance Scheme (BFS) and restore full funding operations.
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie and Deputy Minister Peace Mabe have conveyed their condolences following the passing of legendary South African musician Babsy Mlangeni, who died at the age of 83 after a short illness.
Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim has welcomed progress made in resolving outstanding Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) bursary payments and benefits for 162 students at the Ekurhuleni East TVET College (EEC).
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has emphasised the important role of traditional leaders in the fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).
While extending its condolences, government has condemned the brutal and senseless killing of 14-year-old twins in Mamelodi West in Gauteng.
South Africa on Friday elevated its trade and economic relations with Egypt by launching the Joint South Africa - Egypt Business Council (JBC) on the margins of the Alamein- Africa Business Forum.
The Department of Transport has confirmed a maritime incident off Mossel Bay that has resulted in the recovery of three bodies of crew members, while two others are still missing.
A former Home Affairs employee found guilty on charges relating to corruption, fraud, and contraventions of the Immigration Act will appear in court again in November 2026 for a pre-sentencing report, said the Hawks.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has promoted 1 965 police officers to higher ranks, with the promotions taking effect from 01 October 2026.
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Local Government Elections has expressed satisfaction with preparations for the upcoming polls in November 2026.
A Turkish fugitive accused of rape, sexual assault and kidnapping, among others, has been arrested in Isipingo, KwaZulu-Natal, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said.
El-Alamein, Egypt - President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in the Arab Republic of Egypt on Saturday to participate in the 8th African Union (AU) Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) in El-Alamein.
