Western Cape Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism MEC Dr Ivan Meyer has encouraged businesses across the province to apply for the Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (ECEP), an initiative aimed at helping businesses expand into international markets and grow their export potential.
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has approved departmental financial assistance of R3 million to enable both the South African Men’s and Women’s National Hockey Teams to participate fully funded at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, says innovation, research and strong partnerships will be critical to securing South Africa's water future, as the country confronts growing challenges posed by climate change, ageing infrastructure and water demand.
The inaugural Defence Industry Lekgotla has been challenged to deliver practical solutions to revitalise South Africa's defence industry, with government and Parliament
KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has welcomed the adoption of the province's R168.2 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, marking an important milestone towards driving economic growth, strengthening service delivery and improving the lives of residents.
The Special Tribunal has declared that the National Lotteries Commission’s (NLC) decision to award a R4 million grant to non-profit organisation (NPO) Mshandukani Foundation unlawful, reviewing and setting it aside.
Annual consumer inflation rose to 5,0% in June 2026 from 4,5% in May, reaching its highest level in two years, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has announced.
Banyana Banyana are fine-tuning their preparations in Morocco ahead of their CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) opening match against Tanzania.
The Office of the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) Oversight Judge has confirmed receipt of complaints relating to IDAC Head, Advocate Andrea Johnson.
South Africans now have more than double the number of locations where they can apply for a Smart ID Card following the expansion of the Department of Home Affairs' Digital Partnership with Absa, which also includes the launch of the country's first bank-based Home Affairs mobile unit.
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber says South Africa is accelerating efforts to build a digital-first department, with expanded access to identity services, a growing electronic travel authorisation system and further reforms planned for the country's immigration regime.
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has transferred the management of seven state plantations to beneficiary communities in the Nqadu area, with a further four plantations set to be transferred during the financial year.
South Africa's investment story is increasingly moving beyond pledges and conference commitments. It is taking shape on factory floors, industrial parks and manufacturing hubs, where production lines are being modernised, facilities expanded, workers retained and upskilled, and businesses positioned for long-term growth and global competitiveness.
Social Development Minister Dina Pule says government will review more than 350 000 social grants during the 2026/27 financial year as part of efforts to protect the integrity of the social assistance system and save an estimated R1.5 billion for the fiscus.
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has referred governance and leadership concerns at the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) to the National Skills Authority (NSA) for assessment.
