The Film and Publications Board (FPB) has encouraged the public to adopt good online habits to protect themselves from cyber threats as South Africa joins the international community in observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October.
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has highlighted the important role of community radio in strengthening democracy, promoting social cohesion and empowering communities, as he handed over a new broadcasting studio equipments to Rainbow FM in the West Rand of Johannesburg.
The Electoral Commission will give relief to 32 political parties similarly affected by the Constitutional Court’s ruling and directive concerning the African National Congress (ANC) and the submission of its candidate lists for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for South Africa to move beyond exporting raw and semi-processed minerals towards greater local processing and manufacturing, saying the country must retain more of the economic value generated by its mineral wealth.
The Northern Cape's Vedanta Zinc Mine is today marking a major milestone -- an investment that expected to sustain up to 1 000 jobs and strengthen South Africa’s position in the global zinc industry.
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has called on government, business, academia and civil society to strengthen partnerships to remove barriers preventing persons with disabilities from participating fully in society.
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has called on qualifying residents and municipal account holders to take advantage of the city’s Debt Relief Programme Phase 4 before applications close on 31 October 2026.
South Africa has expressed serious concern over the renewed escalation of attacks in the Red Sea region, particularly in and around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, including attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, amid the protracted conflict in Yemen.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has launched the InvestSA One Stop Shop Limpopo, a centralised facility aimed at making it easier to do business and strengthening investment facilitation in the province.
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has condemned a fatal shooting at a Boxer Superstore in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, in which three female managers were reportedly shot following an internal disciplinary process.
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is strengthening passenger rail services in Gauteng after completing 865 kilometres of overhead electrical equipment, recovering 51 substations and rehabilitating 187 kilometres of track.
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to uplift the precautionary suspension of National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, following the formal withdrawal of charges against him.
By Nomonde Mnukwa
October provides an important opportunity to reflect on the interconnected responsibilities of government and society.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has strongly condemned the malicious fake news article generated using artificial intelligence (Al), which alleges a leak of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) English Paper 3 Examination.
For millions of South Africans, the green barcoded identity book represents an important part of our history and heritage. For decades, this small paper booklet, with its laminated photograph, was the primary document used to prove who you were. This booklet, which became synonymous with our democracy, was proudly brandished by the millions who stood in line to vote during the first democratic election in 1994.
