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Commission gears up for 2026 local government elections

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The Electoral Commission (IEC) is gearing up for the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE) with the Commission having begun consultations with the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.

Government implements reforms to revitalise rail sector

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As South Africa implements the national rail reform programme, the private sector will play a key role in investing in rail and port operations, while ensuring that the infrastructure remains State-owned.

Western Cape welcomes efforts to revitalise the national rail system

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The Western Cape Provincial Government has expressed its support for Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s announcement regarding the completion of Transnet’s adjudication process, which selected new Train Operating Companies (TOCs) through its Rail Infrastructure Manager.

Condolences for Ambassador Mninwa Mahlangu

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Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has announced that Ambassador Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, a dedicated family man and public servant, has passed away.

GPAA CEO placed on precautionary suspension

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Chief Executive Officer of the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), Kedibone Madiehe, has been placed on precautionary suspension with full pay while an investigation into allegations of misconduct concerning high-value procurement transactions is being conducted.

Commencement of Madlanga Commission hearings delayed

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The commencement of the hearings of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System – known as the Madlanga Commission – has been delayed.

Warning against fake job offer in Russia

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The Ministry in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has raised alarm over recent reports of alleged job offers circulating on social media, targeting young South African women aged 18 to 22 for employment opportunities in Russia.

Africa can turn its minerals into green gold

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Africa – and South Africa – must harness its rich endowment of critical minerals to create an industrial powerhouse which can lead the green energy revolution.

KZN Council mulls moves to accelerate growth

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Fast-tracking the delivery of infrastructure projects that are essential to KwaZulu-Natal’s socio-economic growth was at the core of Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli’s strategic meeting of the Provincial Infrastructure Council.

Celebrating sports stars

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The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has congratulated all the nominees and winners of the 18th annual South African Sport Awards, which celebrated both legacy and new talent.