As South Africa marks Youth Month, we are reminded that the defining challenge facing this generation is fundamentally different from what confronted the youth of 1976. While previous generations fought for political freedom, today's young people are engaged in a struggle for economic inclusion, opportunity and meaningful participation in the economy.
South Africa and Rwanda have reaffirmed their commitment to rebuilding and strengthening bilateral relations, with International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola saying the two countries are determined to deepen cooperation across a range of sectors and contribute to peace and stability on the African continent.
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has welcomed an agreement led by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), saying it provides a clear pathway towards stabilising Tongaat Hulett and securing the future of the sugar industry value chain.
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday met with religious and interfaith leaders at the Union Buildings in Pretoria to discuss migration and the National Dialogue, as government continues to implement a comprehensive approach to migration management.
Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, will on Friday officially launch the Artisan and Skills Development Centre and the Renewable Energy Training Centre at Elangeni TVET College in Inchanga, KwaZulu-Natal.
Bafana Bafana will take on Czechia in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A encounter at Atlanta Stadium in the United States, with kick-off scheduled for 6pm on Thursday.
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Maropene Ramokgopa is leading the South African delegation to the High-Level Consultative Conference on the African Union-led United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution A/RES/80/250 on the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says migration forms part of South Africa’s historical and contemporary story and must be addressed with firmness, fairness and compassion.
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Parks Tau, has welcomed the withdrawal of the liquidation proceedings against Tongaat Hulett and commended all stakeholders who worked tirelessly to secure a viable path forward for one of South Africa's most important agro-industrial companies.
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, will on Friday present the fourth quarter Progress Report of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI).
Government is intensifying efforts to address South Africa’s water and sanitation challenges, with the Department of Water and Sanitation allocating R12.3 billion in infrastructure grants to municipalities during the current financial year.
South Africa’s consumer inflation rate rose to 4.5% in May 2026, up from 4.0% in April, marking the highest annual rate recorded since July 2024, when inflation stood at 4.6%.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to addressing undocumented migration while upholding constitutional principles, human dignity and social cohesion.
As South Africa continues to face the challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, pollution and biodiversity loss, our 2026/27 Budget is about more than financial allocations. Our 2026/27 Budget Vote – tabled recently in Parliament - is about improving people's lives, creating opportunities, protecting livelihoods and building a more sustainable future for all South Africans.
The Virtual Priority Court, which deals with immigration matters, has processed approximately 80 deportation orders as government intensifies efforts to enforce immigration laws and ensure the orderly deportation of undocumented foreign nationals.
