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Godongwana to deliver 2026 Budget

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will outline all the financial, economic, and social commitments that the government will prioritise in its planned expenditure when he tables the 2026 Budget in the National Assembly on Wednesday.

Mhlauli urges Mfuleni youth to seize opportunities

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has urged young people in Mfuleni to seize employment, skills and business opportunities made available through government’s Community Youth Services Outreach Programme.

Indaba places fire risk crisis under the spotlight

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

South Africa faces a complex and worsening fire risk environment, driven by rapid urbanisation, the rapid growth of informal settlements, expansion of the wildland–urban interface, climate variability, and uneven municipal capacity.

Government to host sixth Investment Conference in Johannesburg

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Government will host the sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) in Johannesburg on 31 March 2026, as government intensifies efforts to attract R2 trillion in new investment commitments over the next five years.

SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Lydia Zigomo, says the SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response, with sustained reductions in new infections and AIDS-related deaths driven by a combination of prevention and treatment scale-up.

President delays proclamation of sections of NHI Act

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to delay the proclamation of any sections of the National Health Insurance Act (NHI) following litigation brought against the President and the Minister of Health.

KZN women entrepreneurs get major boost from provincial government

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Applause and ululations filled the air at the Marine Building overlooking Durban’s busy harbour as 25 women entrepreneurs from across KwaZulu-Natal stepped forward to receive more than just cheques, but a vote of confidence in their dreams.