The Department of Health has welcomed progress towards a new tuberculosis (TB) vaccine, while confirming preparatory work to ensure timely access for South Africans as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate the epidemic as a public health threat by 2030.
Preliminary rainfall data by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) show that parts of the south-western Western Cape recorded their lowest rainfall on record in July, with the Cape Town International Airport recording its lowest rainfall since 1958.
The Minister of Agriculture, Willie Aucamp, has announced the appointment of two new members to the Industry Coordination Council (ICC), which plays a crucial role in government’s efforts to tackle Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in South Africa.
Government has congratulated the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on the historic milestone of its 90th anniversary.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide for a period of three years, effective from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029.
The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services will undertake an oversight visit to Mangaung Correctional Centre in Bloemfontein, Free State, to assess the facility following its takeover by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has congratulated Team South Africa on an outstanding performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the team started Saturday with 25 medals.
Government and the private sector have launched the EmpowerHer Market Trade Fair to advance women’s economic empowerment by creating opportunities for women-owned businesses to showcase their products and services, access new markets, establish business partnerships, and engage with potential investors and customers.
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has once again urged eligible voters to use the rest of Saturday and Sunday to register, verify, and update their details to ensure they are accurately captured.
As the final Electoral Commission's voter registration weekend gets underway, Home Affairs offices across the country are open for citizens to apply for and collect their IDs this weekend.
Banyana Banyana bounced back from two goals down to secure a crucial 2-2 draw against Côte d’Ivoire in their CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) Group B clash at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca on Friday evening.
The eThekwini Municipality has welcomed an improvement in business confidence regarding its responsiveness to service delivery complaints, despite an overall decline in business sentiment during the second quarter of 2026.
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has urged South Africans to register to vote ahead of the final voter registration weekend, warning more than 11 million eligible voters who have not yet registered that voter registration is not open indefinitely.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the launch of commercial operations at the Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility near Bethal as a significant step towards strengthening South Africa’s energy security, creating jobs and advancing the country’s Just Energy Transition.
South Africans visiting voting stations this weekend to register to vote or update their details can expect mostly fine weather with cool conditions.
