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KZN taxi and e-hailing operators commended for peace efforts

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KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma has commended e-hailing drivers, taxi drivers, and members of the KwaDabeka and Clermont Taxi Association for their commitment to peace and stability in the area.

Work on reviewing inflation targeting ongoing 

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While government continues to review reducing inflation levels, the Ministry of Finance and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have asserted that the work being done on it will be evidence based.

Women entrepreneurs urged to harness procurement opportunities

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Deputy Minister for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has called on women entrepreneurs across sectors including ICT, agriculture, finance, education, hospitality, energy, and climate to take advantage of legal frameworks, government programmes, and the 40% public procurement target to strengthen their businesses.

308 arrested in N Cape Operation Shanela

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The South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Operation Shanela II remains focused on clamping down on crime in the Northern Cape province, last week’s operations which started Monday, 25 August 2025, until Sunday, 31, resulted in the arrest of 308 suspects.

SANParks reopens hiking trail on Table Mountain

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The South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the second phase of the reopening of Silvermine Gate 1 and most of the trails in the Silvermine area on Table Mountain.

Government extends fishing permits for small pelagic sector

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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has extended permits for the small pelagic sector due to review applications brought before the Western Cape High Court on the finalisation of appeals in the 2021/22 Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP).

KZN signs agreement with Christian Council to tackle social ills

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has signed a landmark co-operation agreement with the KwaZulu-Natal Christian Council (KZN CC), signalling a decisive shift towards structured collaboration between government and the faith sector to confront some of the province’s most urgent social challenges.

Call to advance financial inclusion for women

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Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has emphasised the importance of collaborative ecosystems in driving successful and resilient women-owned businesses across Africa.

NYDA clarifies partnership with Scorpion Kings

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The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has sought to clarify that its partnership with music duo Scorpion Kings for a concert was a non-financial collaboration aimed at creating opportunities for young people in the creative sector.

Government welcomes ruling on foreign nationals in Bellville sites

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the Western Cape High Court ruling granting the City of Cape Town, in partnership with the Departments of Home Affairs and Public Works and Infrastructure, authority to serve eviction notices at the Wingfield and Paint City sites in Bellville.

South Africa calls for immediate end to Sudan conflict

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With the escalation of fighting in the Republic of the Sudan, the South African government has reiterated its call for an immediate end to the conflict and resumption of genuine and sincere talks to bring an end to the conflict.