While South Africa has the scientific expertise to develop innovative pharmaceutical products, it needs stronger capabilities to take promising discoveries from the laboratory into clinical testing, manufacturing and ultimately into the hands of patients.
Public finance leaders and governance experts have called for stronger accountability, ethical leadership and innovation to rebuild public trust and strengthen the delivery of services in South Africa.
South Africa has taken a major step towards securing its health system with the launch of FuturePHARMA.
Growing participation in the National Dialogue signals that South Africans are ready to confront the country’s challenges openly and help shape practical solutions, says Deputy President Paul Mashatile.
North West police have arrested four suspects at an alleged drug laboratory near Hartbeespoortdam.
Government will prioritise gas-to-power and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to strengthen reliable electricity supply.
More than R70 million in private investment has been secured for the redevelopment of 137 Lower Marine Parade on Durban’s Golden Mile, with total investment expected to approach R100 million once tenant fit-outs are completed.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has emphasised the important role of Amakhosi and Izinduna in identifying community challenges and ensuring that residents’ concerns and needs are communicated to government.
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has struck a significant blow against corruption, recovering cash and assets, averting potential financial losses and securing the setting aside of contracts, all amounting to approximately R28.536 billion during the 2025/26 financial year.
Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Peace Mabe will visit the Mlangeni family on Wednesday to convey her condolences and pay her respects following the passing of legendary South African musician Bernard “Babsy” Mlangeni.
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has condemned disinformation about the Constitutional Court’s 7 July 2026 judgment in the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town matter, which concerns the processing of asylum applications.
The newly launched digital platform to process transport operating licences will reduce unnecessary administrative delays and make services more accessible to operators, says Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela.
The National School of Government (NSG) and the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) on Wednesday launched a four-day course for public servants on Water Resources Management and Water Quality Management in Pretoria.
A second suspect arrested in connection with the murder of 44-year-old Monicca Dube, an Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party member, is expected to appear in the Cullinan Magistrate’s Court today.
Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim has made an agreement with the University of Fort Hare, student leaders and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to improve student accommodation, safety and funding at the institution.
