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Home Affairs upgrades digital verification system

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The Department of Home Affairs has announced a comprehensive upgrade to its digital verification system, a crucial component of national security, as well as both public and private sector services in South Africa.

Six valves opened at Vaal Dam to increase outflows

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The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has opened six valves at the Vaal Dam to gradually increase water outflows by another 200 cubic metres per second (mᵌ/s) and manage water levels.

Attack on community-based patrollers condemned

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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has condemned an attack on community-based patrollers at the Marry Me informal settlement in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, at the weekend.

SA committed to advancing national unity

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says since the advent of democracy, government have strived to build a society that recognises the injustices of the past while advancing reconciliation and national unity.

Government activities for the week 24 – 28 March 2025

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On Monday, 24 March, The Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver the keynote address at the national World TB Day commemorative event and launch of the National End TB Campaign at Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre, Gamalakhe Township, KwaZulu-Natal.

Minister leads G20 environment working group

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Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will this week lead the Group of Twenty (G20) Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) as part of South Africa’s Presidency of the G20.

eThekwini gears up for business fair

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The countdown to the North Regional Durban Business Fair has begun, which will see 150 businesses showcasing their products and services.

SA to partake in Petersberg Climate Dialogue 

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The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will this week represent South Africa at the 15th Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD), where the country will reinforce its commitment to climate action.

Water outflows increased at Bloemhof Dam

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The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has increased the water outflows at the Bloemhof Dam by 100 cubic meters per second (mᵌ/s) to 350.97 mᵌ/s to allow for the extra flows that are expected from the Vaal Dam.