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KwaZulu-Natal economy shows signs of recovery

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KwaZulu-Natal is steadily defying the economic odds following two shocks of the July 2021 unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic, with the provincial government reporting measurable gains in growth, investment and job creation.

Concern at witness behaviour at Ad Hoc Committee

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Speaker of the National Assembly Thoko Didiza has noted with concern the "unfortunate developments" at the Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

Correctional Services unveils new uniform insignia

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Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, will unveil new uniform insignia and preside over a medal ceremony to honour long-serving officials of the Department of Correctional Services on Friday.

Deputy President launches R100m Wits Hydrogen Facility

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa’s green hydrogen ambitions must anchor a new era of reindustrialisation, urging the country to “build what we use and innovate what we export”.

Deputy Minister Phaahla leads Community-Based Health Screening Campaign

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Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, is today leading a Community-Based Health Screening Campaign at Giyani Stadium in Limpopo as part of ongoing efforts to encourage individuals and communities to take charge of their health by adopting healthier lifestyles and preventative behaviours.

North West unveils major infrastructure drive

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North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has announced wide-ranging infrastructure commitments aimed at restoring dignity, accelerating service delivery and stimulating local economic growth across the province.

Cabinet backs local FMD vaccine production

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Cabinet has confidence the rebuilding of local vaccine manufacturing capacity within the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) will help South Africa reclaim its Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)-free status from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).

Cabinet notes downward trend in murder cases

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With the South African Police Service (SAPS) having released Quarter 3 2025/26 crime statistics last week, Cabinet says the national picture painted by these statistics indicates progress, while more work still needs to be done.