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Compulsory gender-based analysis training for public servants

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The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has introduced a compulsory Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) online training course aimed at strengthening gender-responsive, youth-responsive, and disability-inclusive planning, budgeting and service delivery across government.

Teen arrested for possession of explosives

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Members of the National Intervention Unit (NIU) and Gauteng Crime Intelligence have arrested a 16-year-old in Roodepoort for possession and distribution of explosives.

SAPS destroys over 13 000 firearms

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In an effort to remove illegal firearms from circulation, the South African Police Service (SAPS) destroyed a total of 13 859 firearms during its second firearm destruction process for the 2025/26 financial year.

Rand Water granted temporary boost to stabilise Gauteng supply

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Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has authorised Rand Water to abstract additional water from the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) as part of urgent interventions to stabilise Gauteng’s strained water supply network.

SADC health ministers to meet next week

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Ministers of Health and other Ministers responsible for HIV and AIDS within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are expected to hold a joint meeting in Johannesburg next week.

KZN Transport welcomes peace deal after Phoenix e-hailing assault

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KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma has welcomed what he described as a ground-breaking peace agreement between the KZN E-Hailing Council and the Phoenix Taxi Association following the recent assault of a Bolt driver in Phoenix.

Condolences for Clem Sunter

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness at the passing of renowned futures strategist, Clem Sunter who passed away at the age of 81.

Tshwane water reservoirs show gradual recovery 

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Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has welcomed the signs of recovery in water storage levels at several reservoirs in the City of Tshwane, noting that most areas of Region 1 in the north western part of the city are now receiving water as recovery efforts gain momentum.