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EThekwini makes strides in employment

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The eThekwini Municipality has recorded the lowest official unemployment rate of any metropolitan municipality in South Africa, according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the second quarter of 2026 released by Statistics South Africa.

SA Mint launches 2026 Martial Eagle collection

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Soaring above the African savannah with eyes that can spot prey from three kilometres away, the martial eagle commands Africa’s skies as an undisputed ruler of the raptor world.

Women in agriculture urged to seize empowerment opportunities

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The Department of Agriculture has called on women farmers, graduates and cooperatives to make full use of government programmes designed to help them grow their businesses, advance their careers and strengthen their contribution to the agricultural sector.

Spotlight swings to Durban as SADC Summit nears

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The eyes of Southern Africa have turn toward Durban and it is now all systems go for the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to be held eThekwini this weekend.

Creecy calls for opportunities in aviation for women

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While South Africa has made gains in advancing women in the aviation sector, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has called for the under-representation of women in highly specialised professions or technical fields within the sector to be addressed.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency leads engagement with Eastern Cape province

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Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has hailed engagements with the Eastern Cape Provincial Executive Council as “successful”, signifying a step forward in ensuring unified government communication, strengthening nation branding, and boosting community media support across the province.

Major boost for infrastructure investment

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed four major infrastructure investment opportunities, which were presented directly to local and international Development Finance Institutions and Multilateral Development Banks.

Transformation and economic inclusion are central to SA’s economy 

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Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Minister Parks Tau has reiterated that transformation and economic inclusion are moral and economic imperatives central to South Africa’s democratic political order.
Tau was delivering a keynote address at the Black Business Council’s Annual Summit in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

Transnet seeks private partners for rail network

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Transnet is seeking private sector partners to refurbish, finance, operate and maintain South Africa’s B-Network railway lines as part of efforts to open the country’s rail network to greater private participation.

Additional resources deployed for mine rescue mission in Rustenburg

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The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lt General Puleng Dimpane, has deployed additional specialised capacity to support and enhance ongoing rescue, recovery and investigative operations at the disused mine in Nkaneng, Rustenburg.