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Durban ready to welcome SADC neighbours

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

South Africa is preparing to welcome leaders, ministers, diplomats and other delegates from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to Durban, with authorities calling on residents to showcase the warmth and hospitality for which the country is known.

SADC Summit disruptions ‘will not be allowed’

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Organisers and participants of planned marches and demonstrations in Durban during the SADC Summit have been warned that while peaceful protest is protected, criminality, intimidation and attempts to disrupt the international gathering will not be tolerated.

NATJOINTS: Security operations ready for SADC Summit

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The 46th Ordinary SADC Summit is expected to take place under what the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has described as a comprehensive, intelligence-led security plan.

SARB to transfer national payment management functions

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

As part of ongoing reforms to modernise South Africa's national payment system, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is in the process of withdrawing its recognition of the Payments Association of South Africa (PASA) as a payment system management body.

SA official unemployment rate rises to 33.6%

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

South Africa’s official unemployment rate has increased by 0.9 percentage point from 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026 to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026.

Condolences for former Gauteng MEC Mzi Khumalo

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has, on behalf of the provincial government and residents, passed his condolences to the family of former MEC Mzikayifani Elias “Mzi” Khumalo, who passed away on Monday.

SAPS celebrates Constable Mokoena’s commitment to justice

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

From conducting investigations and placing victims at the centre of the policing response to pursuing justice and holding perpetrators accountable, Constable Malearongwa Mokoena has demonstrated that effective policing is not only about enforcing the law, but also about serving people with integrity, dignity and purpose.