South Africa

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has notched a victory against State Capture with the conviction and sentencing of former Member of Parliament, Vincent Smith.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has called for a decisive shift from symbolic commitments to tangible action in advancing gender equality, saying policies must translate into measurable improvements in the lives of women and girls.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, has called for renewed global commitment to peace and decisive action to enforce existing protections for women, warning that without stability and political will, gender equality will remain out of reach.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has urged students with pending appeals to submit all outstanding documents before the appeals window closes on 31 March 2026.

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has made a robust defence for natural gas development, framing it as essential to industrialisation and a “just and realistic energy transition” for the continent.

In a major bid to tackle mounting court backlogs, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has reached an agreement with National Treasury to begin the process of appointing an additional 50 new judges to increase judicial capacity.

National Treasury Deputy Director General (DDG) of the Budget Office, Edgar Sishi, will leave the department to take up a position at the International Monetary Fund.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to attend and hand over awards at the South African Rugby Player of the Year Awards ceremony at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Thursday evening.

The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) has issued an urgent call for the mandatory use of registered building inspectors on all construction and infrastructure projects.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has noted a significant increase in registrations by South African citizens on its Travel Smart system, with more than 6 400 citizens in the Middle East having registered their presence as of 04 March 2026.

In a decisive move to dismantle cross-border criminal networks, police in the Free State province recently spearheaded a high-density, interprovincial cross-border operation for the 4th Quarter of the 2025/26 financial year.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong, responsible for the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on Wednesday engaged with members of the North West provincial government where he emphasised the importance of government communications to the public.

As the Gauteng Provincial Government and the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) begin the process of appointing a new private operator, commuters have been assured that the Gautrain will continue operating under a Public-Private Partnership model beyond 2026.

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has highlighted the importance of energy security, insisting that electricity is far more than a utility, it is the bedrock of human dignity and economic possibility.

South Africa is projected to generate close to R1 billion in economic activity from tourism, hospitality, local spending, taxation, and international exposure by hosting an international series event of the LIV Golf tournament later this month.