The North West Provincial Treasury and the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) have secured a multi-stakeholder commitment to support nine municipalities currently under mandatory intervention, as part of efforts to restore financial stability and improve service delivery.
The South African government is accelerating reforms in the water sector, including plans to establish an independent economic regulator and a national infrastructure agency, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo said on Tuesday.
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has called for stronger and more responsive regulation across Africa, warning that mounting environmental and economic pressures are straining the continent’s water systems.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed recipients of the 2026 National Orders as men and women whose contributions have helped shape a democratic South Africa founded on equality, justice and dignity for all.
Each year, as the winter and summer initiation seasons approach across South Africa, thousands of young people prepare for one of the most significant moments of their lives: customary initiation. For generations, this sacred rite of passage has marked the transition from childhood to adulthood, shaping identity, instilling discipline and reinforcing the cultural fabric of communities across the country.
The Public Service Commission Amendment Bill is poised to become one of the most consequential reforms in South Africa’s public administration landscape.
May Day is a profound reminder of the hard-fought battles for labour rights, and the collective power of social dialogue. From the factory floors and deep-level mines to the bustling tech hubs and vast agricultural lands, the hands of our workers continue to build the foundation of our democracy and power up the engines of our economy.
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe has tabled the department’s R2.86 billion budget in Parliament today.
South Africa and Botswana are set to use the 6th Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Gaborone this week to accelerate efforts aimed at deepening regional trade, improving market access and strengthening cross-border investment in Southern Africa.
The two-day Pietermaritzburg Urban Development Indaba has concluded with a series of commitments aimed at reversing urban decay, improving municipal efficiency, and restoring investor confidence in the city.
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela conducted oversight inspections at the Tsamaya Road (K54) and Garsfontein Road (K50) projects in the City of Tshwane on Monday as part of efforts to monitor progress on major road infrastructure developments in the province.
The Department of Human Settlements will this week host public information sessions in Mpumalanga and Limpopo on the proposed amendments to the Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill.
The South African government has expressed its condolences following the passing of former North West Premier Bushy Maape, describing him as a dedicated public servant and respected leader who made a lasting contribution to the province.
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) is assessing the impact of severe weather conditions that struck the province between 10 and 13 May 2026.
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has launched a series of community outreach activities across the Western Cape as part of its 2026/27 Budget Vote programme.
