South Africa has retained its position as the highest-ranking country in Africa and the seventh-leading country globally for the effectiveness of its civil aviation safety system.
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has congratulated the University of Cape Town (UCT) on its rise to joint 147th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, retaining its position as Africa’s highest-ranked university.
As geopolitical pressures drive up household costs, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says government is advancing an integrated transport system designed to make public transport safer and more affordable.
Tourism is increasingly being recognised as a key economic sector that can attract investment and create jobs at scale, says Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for greater investment in teachers and stronger support for educators, adding that better educational outcomes depend on creating the conditions in which teachers can focus on teaching.
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has dissolved the Council of the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), describing the decision as an act of institutional accountability rather than a finding of dishonesty against any individual member.
Nelson Mandela University Chancellor and former Cabinet Minister Dr Naledi Pandor has emphasised the responsibility of universities to nurture ethical leaders, uphold academic integrity and shape graduates who can contribute meaningfully to society.
As South Africa prepares to host the Second Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, Social Development Minister Dina Pule is today leading a Children’s Summit on Ending Violence Against Children.
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe is expected to visit the Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM) in the Western Cape-based Matzikama Local Municipality tomorrow.
More than one million international tourists came to South African shores in the month of August, representing a 7.4% growth compared to August 2025.
Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has directed the department and its entities to ramp up monitoring of the impact of the prevailing inclement weather conditions on the province’s transport infrastructure and services.
The Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum (BMIACF) will host its quarterly anti-corruption campaign at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday.
The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), Dr Nomalungelo Gina, will today address South Africa's aspiring young scientists during the finals of the 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists in Johannesburg.
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Deputy Minister David Mahlobo are conducting an oversight visit to the Ntabelanga Dam project in the Eastern Cape today.
National Heritage Council Programmes Manager Amos Mulaudzi has urged South Africans to use indigenous languages in their daily lives to help preserve culture and heritage, highlighting storytelling as a powerful tool in this effort.
