First Lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe has called for greater regional cooperation to expand access to quality Early Childhood Development (ECD), highlighting that millions of young children in South Africa remain outside early learning programmes.
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Mmapaseka Steve Letsike has challenged South African businesses to open their doors to more young people and create meaningful pathways from education and training into employment.
Leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) entered the closed session of the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government with regional integration and trade, infrastructure and energy high on the agenda.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged to use South Africa’s chairship of the Southern African Development Community to deepen regional economic integration and advance resilient, sustainable and inclusive industrialisation.
The 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government officially opened in Durban on Monday, bringing together regional leaders for high-level discussions on strengthening integration, industrialisation and sustainable development across Southern Africa.
Africa’s future prosperity, development and economic growth require strong economic blocs that are integrated, says African Union Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in collaboration with the Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency (LOCMA), is investigating the failure of a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) at Samancor’s Dikwena Chrome mine near Brits in the North West.
The KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) has made another breakthrough in the murder investigation of Umngeni Municipality Democratic Alliance (DA) Councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu, with the arrest of an additional suspect.
For Sergeant Felicity Balie, investigating crimes against women and children is more than a job – it is a calling shaped by what she witnessed growing up.
Government has congratulated South African journalists who were recognised at the 2026 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards during the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government in Durban on Monday.
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has called for a balanced approach to migration that protects South Africa’s borders while upholding the dignity and human rights of foreign nationals and other vulnerable groups.
Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary Elias Magosi has called on the regional bloc’s leadership to remain resolute on the path to advancing regional integration.
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) says blasting activities on the R61 between Baziya and All Saints will result in a temporary road closure in the Eastern Cape.
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has described liberation struggle stalwart Gertrude Ntiti Shope as a towering figure whose contribution to South Africa’s freedom and women’s empowerment continues to shape the country.
The Acting Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia, has commended the multidisciplinary team following the arrest of a second suspect in connection with the tragic shooting in Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni, on 7 August 2026.
