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.
As geopolitical pressures drive up household costs, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says government is advancing an integrated transport system designed to make public transport safer and more affordable.
Tourism is increasingly being recognised as a key economic sector that can attract investment and create jobs at scale, says Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for greater investment in teachers and stronger support for educators, adding that better educational outcomes depend on creating the conditions in which teachers can focus on teaching.
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has dissolved the Council of the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), describing the decision as an act of institutional accountability rather than a finding of dishonesty against any individual member.
