There is no meaningful economic growth or significant job creation that can be achieved without a value-adding industrialisation pathway, Acting Chief Director for Innovation and Technology at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), Nontombi Maseko said.
As South Africa marks Youth Month, the Electoral Commission is making a direct appeal to young people to register to vote ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will this weekend undertake a Working Visit to the People's Republic of China to participate in the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, as well as other economic diplomacy engagements.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a two-year peer-to-peer technical cooperation programme has been signed by Eskom, RTE international, the Agence française de développement (AFD) and the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA).
The Department of Home Affairs will extend office hours across the country this weekend in support of the Electoral Commission of South Africa's Voter Registration Weekend.
The South African government has sent its congratulations to Bafana Bafana on their hard-fought draw against Czechia during the FIFA World Cup match today.
Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has called on young people to embrace education, innovation and skills development as pathways to opportunity and socio-economic transformation.
South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu has announced that the 2026 tax filing season will commence on 1 July, starting with the auto assessment period.
The baton for building and advancing South Africa has now been passed to the youth of today. While the generation of 1976 made immense sacrifices to secure the freedom and democracy that we enjoy, it is now the responsibility of the youth of 2026 to safeguard and strengthen that hard-won legacy through active citizenship and participation in democratic processes, particularly through voting.
South Africa’s painful past and hard-won triumphs serve as a reminder that although much has been achieved, building a better life for all is still a work in progress.
The Department of Home Affairs has launched an upgraded online booking system on the MyHomeAffairsOnline platform, introducing enhanced security measures to prevent the abuse of booking slots and improve access to services.
The Electoral Commission says it is ready to welcome South Africans of voting age at all its 23 706 voting stations across the country during the registration weekend on 20 and 21 June 2026.
As South Africa marks Youth Month, we are reminded that the defining challenge facing this generation is fundamentally different from what confronted the youth of 1976. While previous generations fought for political freedom, today's young people are engaged in a struggle for economic inclusion, opportunity and meaningful participation in the economy.
South Africa and Rwanda have reaffirmed their commitment to rebuilding and strengthening bilateral relations, with International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola saying the two countries are determined to deepen cooperation across a range of sectors and contribute to peace and stability on the African continent.
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has welcomed an agreement led by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), saying it provides a clear pathway towards stabilising Tongaat Hulett and securing the future of the sugar industry value chain.
