South Africa

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has moved to assure that government is at work to resolve the water crisis currently experienced in parts of the country.

Former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete has called on African leaders and partners to move decisively from pledges to implementation, warning that commitments alone will not deliver the water infrastructure the continent urgently needs.

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina says ageing infrastructure, leaks and poor governance are undermining the reliable supply of water.

The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Alexandra Abrahams, says relevant enforcement authorities are investigating alleged non-compliant garment manufacturing operations in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal.

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has stressed that Africa cannot realise meaningful economic growth without urgent investment in water infrastructure.

The government has welcomed the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the fourth quarter of 2025 results, which indicate an improvement in key labour market indicators.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with traditional leadership, with 288 Amakhosi being officially designated as Commissioners of Oaths.

South Africa’s official unemployment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points from 31.9% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 to 31.4% in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025.

Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has invited the public and interested parties to comment on the amendments to the regulations relating to the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant.

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has called for tighter regulation of livestock movement permits and the temporary suspension of physical auctions, as the province intensifies efforts to curb the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).

Over 16000 suspects have been arrested in recent Shanela II operations across the country, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said.

A 42-year-old woman arrested in connection with an alleged R10.5 million payroll fraud at Isuzu Motors South Africa in Struandale, Gqeberha, has been granted bail.

Parliament will this afternoon reconvene for a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Province to debate last week’s State of the Nation Address (SONA).

The North West Provincial Government has adopted a binding service delivery action plan to address systemic challenges in municipalities and restore public confidence in local government.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the arrest of nine individuals and entities linked to the alleged irregular R75 million Alfred Nzo District Municipality (ANDM) water and sanitation fleet tender.