The report on local government revenue and expenditure for the second quarter of the 2024/25 financial year shows that conditional grants were underspent by municipalities, National Treasury said on Friday.
South Africa’s commitment to human rights is central to its foreign policy, promoting solidarity and respect for other nations.
Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, has called on Premiers and Executive Mayors to pass budgets that are water friendly, to help ensure that government achieves its current commitments.
The need for an urgent and high-level national turnaround plan on water security that is aligned to the Government of National Unity’s Medium-Term Development Plan 2025 to 2029, has been underscored by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
In response to the changing ridership patterns post-COVID-19, the Gautrain is identifying underserved customer groups and their specific needs and will be adapting its products and services to make travel more accessible for a diverse range of passengers.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the Department of Water and Sanitation for its ongoing efforts to improve water and sanitation access in the country.
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has met with his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Thérèse Kayiwamba Wagner, to enhance bilateral cooperation and address ongoing security challenges.
The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, says bogus colleges are robbing young people of their future by denying them opportunities to gain employment due to students obtaining qualifications from unregistered institutions of higher learning.
Public Service and Administration Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi has welcomed the signing of an agreement between the National School of Government (NSG) and the E’cole Nationale d’Administration (ENA) - the national school of administration in Burundi.
Cabinet has noted with concern “continuing misinformation campaigns by Solidariteit and AfriForum and their allies”.
The deadline for South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant beneficiaries to swop their SASSA gold cards for the new Postbank cards has been extended to 30 April 2025.
Cabinet has welcomed the withdrawal of the Department of Health's regulations that banned the sale of hemp and cannabis food products, according to Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.
Cabinet has welcomed this week’s launch of the Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum (BMIACF).
Cabinet has approved the focus areas of Operation Vulindlela, a joint initiative of the Presidency and National Treasury to drive structural reforms.
Cabinet has welcomed the proclamation of the Climate Change Act by President Cyril Ramaphosa as it enables the development of effective climate change policies and the long-term plan for a transition to a low-carbon economy and society.
