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Report into KZN healthcare workers' deaths released

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The Health Ombud has found that a series of deaths involving healthcare professionals at public health establishments in KwaZulu-Natal was not as a result of workplace bullying, victimisation, or adverse working conditions at hospitals under investigation.

Cassim to engage Unisa over NSFAS payment delays

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Newly appointed Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim will on Thursday undertake his first official public engagement with a visit to the University of South Africa's (Unisa) in Pretoria, where he will engage stakeholders on delays in National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) allowance payments.

Deputy President to launch multi-stakeholder anti-crime council

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to officially launch the uMgungundlovu District Municipality's Multi-Stakeholder Anti-Crime Council on Thursday, as government steps up efforts to tackle crime through stronger community partnerships.

Six Western Cape properties to remain centres for GBVF survivors

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has formalised the renewal of six State-owned properties made available to the Western Cape Department of Social Development for the continuation of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) shelter services.

SA, UN collaborate to push towards Sustainable Development Goals

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The Government of South Africa and the United Nations in South Africa will on Friday sign a five-year Cooperation Framework Agreement aimed at supporting South Africa's national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Home Affairs notes Constitutional Court judgment

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The Department of Home Affairs has noted the judgment handed down on Tuesday by the Constitutional Court in the matter between the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town and the Minister of Home Affairs.

Department convenes disability rights machinery meeting

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The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) is convening the National Disability Rights Machinery (NDRM) meeting to strengthen the implementation of disability rights in South Africa.

Select Committee embarks on Free State, KZN oversight visits 

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Parliament’s Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration (Traditional Affairs, Human Settlements and Water and Sanitation) is visiting the Ngwathe Local Municipality in the Free State today as part of efforts to ensure service delivery to the area.

DBE congratulates Limpopo learners at global robotics challenge

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The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has congratulated two Limpopo learner teams, Robo-Kidz from Mashupye Tladi Primary School, winners of the Junior Category, and Roborise from Bokamoso Secondary School, winners of the Senior Category, for representing South Africa at the prestigious Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale in Geneva, Switzerland.

PIE Amendment Bill submission deadline extended to August

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Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has extended the public comment period for the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill by one month, from 6 July to 6 August 2026.

North West MECs to engage Kgetleng-Rivier on financial recovery plan

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North West Finance MEC Kenetswe Mosenogi and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Oageng Molapisi will engage the Kgetleng-Rivier Municipal Council on the revised implementation approach for the municipality's Financial Recovery Plan during a special council sitting on Wednesday.