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Statistics an important tool for service delivery

Friday, October 9, 2026

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has emphasised the importance of the work done by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) in aiding government to plan and deliver services to citizens.

Bloom to investigate sewage pollution, drowning risks in Mangaung

Friday, October 9, 2026

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Dr Jack Bloom will conduct an oversight visit to Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in the Free State to investigate reports of sewage pollution and safety concerns following repeated drownings at an unsecured quarry.

Buthelezi joins traditional leaders in call to end GBVF

Friday, October 9, 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi has joined traditional leaders in calling on men to take a stand against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and play an active role in protecting women and children.

DHET targets over 520 000 TVET college enrolments

Friday, October 9, 2026

The Department of Higher Education and Training is targeting more than 520 000 enrolments at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges and funding for over 700 000 students through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) in the current financial year.

Singh to brief media on COP17

Friday, October 9, 2026

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, will brief the media on South Africa’s participation and negotiating position ahead of the 17th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, known as CBD COP17.

SASSA steps up grant controls

Friday, October 9, 2026

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has clarified its intensified social grant reviews and verification measures, saying these are necessary to protect the integrity of the social assistance system and prevent fraudulent payments.

Dube-Ncube urges matric learners to pursue future-focused careers

Friday, October 9, 2026

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube has urged the Matric Class of 2026 to pursue careers aligned with the changing world of work, highlighting opportunities in technology, renewable energy, infrastructure, healthcare and agriculture.