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SA secures additional FMD vaccines as regional response gains momentum

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has announced the arrival of a further two million doses of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine from Dollvet in Turkey, on Tuesday morning, bringing the total number of doses imported since late February to eight million.

Government allocates nearly R31 billion to SANRAL

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) is expected to receive almost R31 billion this year to maintain, rehabilitate, upgrade and expand the road network.

Official unemployment rises marginally

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The official unemployment rate has risen marginally by some 1.3 percentage points from 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025 to reach 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026.

eThekwini champions inclusive disaster resilience

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

eThekwini Municipality has reaffirmed its commitment to building a disaster-resilient and inclusive city as stakeholders gather in Durban for the three-day Inclusivity for All on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Summit.

Public information sessions on PIE Amendment Bill move to KZN

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Department of Human Settlements will from Wednesday, 13 May 2026, begin public information sessions in KwaZulu-Natal on the proposed Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill.