The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the two life sentences handed down by the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court to Muthi Lazarus Ratlhogo, a general worker at a primary school in Mamelodi West in Pretoria.
Marking a key step in the ongoing reform of South Africa’s local government system, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA)Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has officially gazetted the Reviewed Draft White Paper on Local Government for public comment.
The South African Weather Service has warned the public about the expected impact of an intense cold front set to affect the western parts of the country from Sunday to Tuesday.
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on all water users across the country to register or update their water use information as part of efforts to strengthen the management and protection of the country’s water resources.
Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister Andries Nel says the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s Constitution is a historic milestone that will continue to shape the country’s democracy and collective aspirations.
Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has gazetted draft amended regulations in terms of the Identification Act of 1997 for public comment until 6 June 2026.
The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, will commemorate the 2026 International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) in Mbombela.
As South Africa marks 30 years since the South African Constitution was adopted by the National Assembly, Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli said the milestone “invites all of us, especially young people, to reflect on where this country comes from and where it is going”.
As the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in June, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has congratulated and welcomed the organisation’s newly appointed board members.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for an end to the dualistic rural economy, where a few commercial farmers dominate output while millions of smallholder farmers remain excluded from sharing in the gains of the economy.
The Department of Water and Sanitation has assured the public that the Kouga Dam remains structurally safe and fully operational despite water levels exceeding capacity following heavy rainfall in its catchment area.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his commitment to the Constitution, the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law following a Constitutional Court judgment in a matter brought by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers has outlined a set of “non-negotiable” measures aimed at restoring financial discipline and accountability in municipalities across the province.
The South African National Parks (SANParks) says teams and stakeholders are working tirelessly to restore access to the Garden Route National Park after persistent rainfall caused widespread damage to infrastructure.
KwaZulu-Natal municipalities have recorded mixed financial performance in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, with signs of stability in revenue collection overshadowed by persistent structural challenges.
