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DFFE advances inclusivity within the forestry sector

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In the 2025/26 financial year, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment transferred the management of eight plantations to local communities to foster land ownership and create economic opportunities in the forestry sector.

DFFE allocated R9.127 billion

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Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp has tabled his department’s 2026/27 Budget Vote, which amounts to R9.127 billion.

Joint Durban CBD operation closes non-compliant businesses

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A high-impact multidisciplinary law enforcement operation on Monday led to the arrest of 23 undocumented foreign nationals and the closure of five non-compliant retail outlets operating along Dr Pixley KaSeme and Anton Lembede streets in Durban.

Government welcomes gains in service delivery

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Government has welcomed the findings of the 2025 General Household Survey (GHS) released by Statistics South Africa, showing that household access to improved water, sanitation and electricity has improved significantly over the past 23 years.

Basic Education Budget prioritises early learning, literacy and school reform

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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has announced a series of reforms aimed at strengthening foundational learning, improving financial accountability and expanding Early Childhood Development (ECD), while warning that growing financial pressures in provincial education departments threaten service delivery in schools.

Ceres records the highest 24-hour rainfall since 1955

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that exceptionally high rainfall totals have been recorded at the Ceres Automatic Weather Station (AWS), highlighting a notably active start to the winter rainfall season over parts of the south-western interior in the Western Cape.

IEC to launch 2026 electoral programme

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The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) will today launch the country’s electoral programme ahead of the general voter registration weekend scheduled for 20 and 21 June 2026.