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Her Majesty Queen Neo Mopeli is making her mark in the world by embracing simplicity and defying the stereotype that royalty is disconnected from everyday life.

The establishment of an independent, state-owned Transmission System Operator (TSO) is central to government’s efforts to secure a reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity supply for all South Africans.

South Africans are urged to have their voices heard on approved pieces of legislation related to illegal mining, the legal fraternity, the administration of trusts and incitement to commit offences.

Seventy years after 18-year-old Sophie de Bruyn helped lead 20 000 protestors to the seat of apartheid power, she returned to the very steps of the Union Buildings, which were once a symbol of racial and gender subjugation, to urge a new generation of women to rise against the contemporary plagues of gender-based violence, corruption and systemic inequality.

With the inaugural National Science Month drawing to a close, the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) is calling on citizens to hold on to their curiosity about science beyond July.

Government’s digitisation efforts across the public service continues to gain momentum, with the Department of Home Affairs having launched Phase II of its highly successful Trusted Employer Scheme (TES).

The work of a science writer is far more complex than just explaining difficult terminology to citizens in a simple manner. It also extends to sparking conversations that enable citizens to understand, question and engage with science in their everyday lives.

As South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela says the task ahead is clear: to create opportunities for the country’s youth through education, skills development and pathways into employment.

While Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, is still to announce the date for the launch of the game changing HIV prevention medication Lenacapavir, the injectable will help the country in its fight against HIV, while also benefiting South Africans.

As pressure mounts on the country’s water systems, government is turning its focus below the surface - introducing measures to better protect and manage this critical resource that sustains millions in the country.

Just as the rhythm of life is palpable in every breath that we take, that same rhythm echoes in the evolution of South Africa’s laws as they seek to reflect and adapt to the society we live in.

For South African motorists, the price paid at the pump is far more than just the cost of the fuel itself, but the end result of a multitude of global and domestic forces ranging from the fluctuating price of crude oil and the strength of the Rand to the intricate costs of shipping, storage, and a series of government levies and taxes.

Government has intensified efforts to contain the spread of Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) through a nationwide vaccination campaign aimed at protecting livestock and supporting the country’s agricultural sector.

As Human Rights Month draws to a close, South Africa should never let the sun set on inclusive human rights for all its people if it is to fully embody and honour the Constitution.

South Africa’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) is set to rise from R28.79 to R30.23 for each ordinary hour worked, with effect from 1 March 2026, helping stretched workers bring home a little more bacon.