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Government investment in community media continues

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Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has welcomed the upgrading of broadcasting facilities at Star FM 102.9, saying it is a reflection of government’s commitment to strengthen community media.

Electoral Commission publishes Election Timetable

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The Electoral Commission has welcomed the proclamation of 4 November 2026 as the election date for the 2026 Local Government Elections by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa.

SARS urges schools to apply for VAT deregistration

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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has called on schools registered under the South African Schools Act and registered as VAT vendors to apply to cancel their VAT registration following the legislative change to the VAT treatment of schools with effect from 1 January 2026.

Beyond the scoreboard: South Africa must continue to believe in the power of sport

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South Africa’s pursuit of sporting excellence is about more than winning medals, lifting trophies or achieving victories on the global stage. It is about building a nation that believes in its potential, invests in its people and creates opportunities for every South African to excel. As we mark Mandela Month, we are reminded of Nelson Mandela’s belief that sport has the unique ability to inspire, unite and bring people together across social, cultural and economic differences.

All systems go for SADC Summit 

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South Africa is ready to host the 46th Ordinary Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit of Heads of State and Government, where regional leaders are expected to adopt decisions aimed at accelerating industrialisation, strengthening infrastructure development, enhancing food security, advancing regional integration and promoting gender equality.

Support  for companies to showcase products at expo

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has supported 12 cosmetics companies to showcase their products at the Organic and Natural Products Expo Africa at the Sandton Convention Centre in Gauteng.

SA secures USD500 million to improve basic services in metros

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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and South Africa have signed a USD 500 million sovereign-backed loan to support improvements in the provision of water and sanitation, electricity, and solid waste services in South Africa’s eight metropolitan cities.

Deputy Minister, Chinese Embassy to donate educational equipment

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As part of efforts to create an enabling learning environment, Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, and the Embassy of China will today donate educational equipment and learning materials to the Thiboloha Special School in the Maluti-aPhofung Local Municipality in the Free State.

Women’s Month: protecting women and children

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As the country moves to celebrate Women’s Day, the South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to profile the work of female officers who give their all to protect the nation.

Call to rally behind Banyana Banyana

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Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Peace Mabe has called on all South Africans to rally behind Banyana Banyana as they prepare to face Morocco in a crucial quarter-final match at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday.

Commission to brief media on election timetable  

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With just hours to go before the midnight deadline for South Africans to register or update their details online ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, the Electoral Commission is set to provide an update on key dates in the election timetable.