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Team SA shines with medal haul at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has congratulated Team South Africa on an outstanding performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the team started Saturday with 25 medals.

Breaking down barriers to advance women’s empowerment

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Government and the private sector have launched the EmpowerHer Market Trade Fair to advance women’s economic empowerment by creating opportunities for women-owned businesses to showcase their products and services, access new markets, establish business partnerships, and engage with potential investors and customers.

IEC reiterates call to register to vote

Saturday, August 1, 2026

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has once again urged eligible voters to use the rest of Saturday and Sunday to register, verify, and update their details to ensure they are accurately captured.

IEC warns voter registration is not open indefinitely

Friday, July 31, 2026

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has urged South Africans to register to vote ahead of the final voter registration weekend, warning more than 11 million eligible voters who have not yet registered that voter registration is not open indefinitely.

Ummbila Emoyeni heralds new chapter in South Africa’s energy transition

Friday, July 31, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the launch of commercial operations at the Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility near Bethal as a significant step towards strengthening South Africa’s energy security, creating jobs and advancing the country’s Just Energy Transition.