A former state accountant in the Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport has been dismissed after a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation uncovered corruption linked to the procurement of COVID-19 disinfection services during the pandemic.
Nelson Mandela's legacy should be measured not by the praise he receives today but by whether people are willing to show the same courage and solidarity in confronting today's injustices, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said ahead of Mandela Day.
As South Africans prepare to mark Mandela Day, the country has urged the global scientific community to ensure that research delivers tangible improvements in people's lives, particularly in developing nations facing poverty, unemployment and inequality.
New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani has reflected on former President Nelson Mandela’s enduring legacy, the importance of solidarity in confronting injustice, and the responsibility of leaders and citizens to build societies rooted in dignity, freedom and equality.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government's commitment to strengthening South Africa's Special Economic Zones (SEZs), describing them as key drivers of industrialisation, investment and job creation as the country works to grow a more competitive and inclusive economy.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday participate in the Mandela Day Walk and Run 2026 at the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Training has defended the governance and administration costs of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), saying the current administration has adopted a leaner and more cost-effective technical support model than previous governance structures.
The South African Police Service (SAPS), in partnership with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), has launched a Campus Community Safety Forum at the Northern Cape Urban TVET College, strengthening efforts to improve safety and security at institutions of higher learning.
Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala will next Monday hand over two Welisizwe bridges in the Ulundi local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says South Africa's Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have attracted a combined R31.7 billion in investment and created 28 821 direct jobs, underscoring their growing role in driving industrialisation, investment and employment.
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has appointed Dr Praveena Sukhraj-Ely as the Acting Director-General of the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD).
President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed Toyota South Africa Motors' R10.4 billion investment in the production of the ninth-generation Hilux as a strong vote of confidence in the country's economy, saying it demonstrates South Africa's ability to convert investment commitments into jobs, industrial growth, and exports.
The goal of building a better South Africa is a partnership that requires the active participation of its citizens. A nation is not defined only by its institutions but by the people who give it meaning—their values, their contributions, and their commitment to the common good of the country. South Africa is shaped by the millions of people who call this country home and who continue to play their part in strengthening its social fabric.
Western Cape Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism MEC, Dr Ivan Meyer, has launched the Western Cape Export Strategy 2035, positioning expanded market access as a key driver of economic growth, investment and job creation.
In a world that has become more inward-looking, the principle of ubuntu should continue to be a crucial part of how we show up as a nation this Mandela Month.
