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MTBPS reinforces commitment to economic growth

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Cabinet has welcomed the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) as part of continuing government efforts to drive economic growth, create jobs and address the cost of living.

Cabinet concerned over persistent high levels of GBVF

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Government has expressed deep concern that South Africa continues to battle unacceptably high levels of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) despite sustained national efforts to stem the flow of violence.

Over 80 unroadworthy vehicles removed in Gauteng wide crackdown

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The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, through its enforcement unit, the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI), has taken 84 unroadworthy vehicles off the road during intensified stop-and-search operations conducted between 3 and 9 November 2025.

Call to put shovel to the ground

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a rallying call to the construction sector to “go and construct South Africa” by seizing the opportunity presented by government’s R1 trillion infrastructure drive.

WC government condemns deadly taxi rank shooting

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Western Cape MEC for Mobility Isaac Sileku has called on law enforcement authorities to move swiftly to bring to justice the people responsible for the fatal shooting at the Nyanga Terminus Taxi Rank on Wednesday morning.

Changes to National Executive announced

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to the National Executive, in accordance with section 91(3)(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

Gauteng to mark World Diabetes Day

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The Gauteng Health Department will join the globe in marking World Diabetes Day on Friday where it will also mobilise communities to make healthier life choices.

SARS welcomes MTBPS

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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), delivered on Wednesday, showing that the revenue service collected over R900 billion in revenue.

New inflation target decision followed consultation

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The announcement of a new inflation target for South Africa of 3% with a 1 percentage point tolerance band, follows agreement between the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Lesetja Kganyago and the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana.

Government on path to increase infrastructure development

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With the recognition that higher and more efficient infrastructure investment is essential to unlock faster and more inclusive growth, government is partnering with the private sector to strengthen infrastructure delivery and improve the quality of spending.