South Africa

Gauteng Finance MEC Nkululeko Dunga has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to stabilise the province’s R179.2 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Saturday attend the State Funeral of the late former President of the Republic of Botswana, His Excellency Festus Gontebanye Mogae.

Home Affairs Deputy Minister, Njabulo Nzuza, says the department issued a record-breaking number of Smart ID cards during the 2025/26 financial year, while accelerating efforts to digitise civic records and improve access to services across the country.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is stepping up for sports supporters travelling to soccer and rugby matches at stadiums this weekend by offering a convenient and affordable transport service.

The Department of Agriculture has allocated R3.2 billion to food security and farmer support programmes, the largest share of its 2025/26 Budget Vote, as government intensifies efforts to drive inclusion, productivity and job creation across the sector.

The 11 suspects arrested in connection with an alleged large-scale illegal drug manufacturing facility will appear in the Swartruggens Magistrate’s Court again in the North West next week, the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) said on Friday.

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber says the department has expanded access to Smart ID replacement services by 47% within two months through its new digital partnership with banks.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has noted with serious concern a video circulating on social media depicting women allegedly handling and cocking firearms inside a house.

With South Africa’s municipalities buckling under myriad challenges, President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that local government is “the axis on which our entire economy turns” and that it must now “rise anew from the ground up”.

The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Oageng Gaoage Molapisi has wished all initiates, traditional surgeons, caregivers, traditional leaders, parents and all stakeholders a safe and successful winter initiation season.

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has called for urgent collaboration among stakeholders to address recurring water shortages in the Makana Local Municipality, amid ongoing water challenges in Makhanda, Eastern Cape.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the term of the judicial commission of inquiry investigating alleged attempts to block the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has congratulated the country’s agricultural sector following South Africa’s milestone achievement of becoming the world’s largest citrus exporter by volume.

Eleven suspects arrested earlier this week in connection with the discovery of a multimillion-rand drug manufacturing laboratory on a farm in Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS) will make their first court appearance today.

The Chancellor of the National Orders, Director-General in the Presidency, Phindile Baleni, has announced the names of South Africans and foreign nationals, who will be awarded National Orders next week.