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Reflections on South Africa’s Constitution 

Friday, February 13, 2026

Thirty years ago, South Africa adopted its Constitution, a historic milestone that entrenched democracy, equality and human rights, including landmark rulings on the abolition of the death penalty.

Gauteng welcomes deployment of SANDF to province 

Friday, February 13, 2026

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has welcomed the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers to the province to support police in the fight against criminality, especially illegal mining.

SANDF ready for deployment to tackle gang violence, illegal mining

Friday, February 13, 2026

Deputy Defence Minister, General Bantu Holomisa, says the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is ready to deploy troops in support of the South African Police Service (SAPS), following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive to strengthen the fight against gang violence and illegal mining in Gauteng and the Western Cape.

Ntshavheni welcomes key government interventions

Friday, February 13, 2026

Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has welcomed the interventions announced in the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to deal with critical challenges facing South Africans - key of which include economic growth, job creation, water security and support for small businesses.

Government united behind 2026 SONA priorities

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Members of Parliament have welcomed the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), expressing unified support for government’s commitment to tackling critical challenges affecting the country, including crime, foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), transport bottlenecks and water infrastructure constraints.

Measures to protect SA’s borders

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Government has announced additional measures to strengthen South Africa’s borders to curb illegal immigration and to protect the country’s security, stability and economic progress.