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Presidency refutes reshuffle allegations

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

The allegations reported in the media that President Jacob Zuma wishes to fire Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and replace him with Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma are "preposterous and outrageous".

SONA postponed

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete has announced that the State of the Nation Address (SONA) has been postponed.

Day Zero projection moves to May

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Cape Town Day Zero, which was planned for 16 April 2018, is expected to move out to 11 May 2018, due to a decline in agricultural usage.

Mohai urges collaboration to unlock SAFCOL’s potential

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Seiso Mohai has called for stronger collaboration between government, business and civil society to unlock the full developmental potential of the South African Forestry Company SOC Limited (SAFCOL) and strengthen its contribution to inclusive economic growth.

Crackdown nabs over 100 unlicensed drivers

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) has flagged over 100 unlicensed drivers in a crackdown against non-compliance among public transport operators and drivers.

DWYPD, Metropolitan Life join forces on empowerment

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) and Metropolitan Life have joined forces to strengthen employee wellness, financial empowerment and personal development, while exploring broader initiatives aimed at advancing the inclusion of women, youth and persons with disabilities.

Special Tribunal declares eThekwini low cost housing contracts unlawful

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a Special Tribunal ruling declaring low-cost housing contracts – worth some R30 million – awarded to three service providers in the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality as unlawful and unconstitutional.