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Government unveils comprehensive plan to tackle illegal immigration

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Government has adopted a Comprehensive Approach for Migration Management aimed at strengthening border security, enforcing immigration laws, tackling corruption and closing policy loopholes as part of a broader effort to address illegal immigration in South Africa.

Government clarifies misrepresentation of the Constitution

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Government has noted with concern remarks made by Dr Charles Sinkala during a recent television interview on SABC, in which he incorrectly claimed that Section 89 of the Constitution of South Africa was responsible for the decline of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).

Multimillion rand drug bust at Durban Harbour

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The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), through the Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB), seized approximately 90 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of R36 million at the Durban Harbour on 6 June 2026.

Government welcomes Fitch rating upgrade

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Government has welcomed Fitch’s decision to upgrade South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency credit ratings to ‘BB’ from ‘BB-’ and maintain the stable outlook.

South Africa-Italy Agriculture Forum to strengthen agricultural ties

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Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Italy's Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, will next week host the inaugural South Africa-Italy Agriculture Business Forum in Cape Town as the two countries seek to deepen cooperation in agriculture, agro-processing and trade.

Gondwe to lead drive to strengthen private higher education partnerships

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Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, will next week lead a series of sector-wide engagements with private higher education institutions as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and address key challenges facing South Africa's Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector.

South Africa welcomes AU's year of water declaration

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South Africa has welcomed the African Union's declaration of 2026 as the Year of Water, an important recognition that water security is fundamental to achieving the continent's developmental aspirations.