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Government reiterates position on illegal immigration

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Government has reiterated that it is opposed to illegal immigration and wants people entering South Africa to do so through lawful migration channels, while genuine asylum seekers must use the established refugee determination process.

Water leaks drop as eThekwini accelerates repairs

Thursday, October 8, 2026

The eThekwini Municipality’s accelerated service delivery intervention is yielding positive results, with a decrease in the number of reported water leaks across the city.

SA makes progress on investment targets

Thursday, October 8, 2026

South Africa has significantly exceeded key investment targets, with industrial investment reaching more than R31 billion against a R10 billion target and local procurement totalling R86 billion against a R50 billion target.

Exam irregularities will be dealt with: Umalusi

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Umalusi CEO Dr Mafu Rakometsi has assured the public that examination bodies have systems in place to address and manage assessment and examination irregularities.

Umalusi confirms readiness for final exams

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Umalusi CEO Dr Mafu Rakometsi has confirmed the broad readiness of the Department of Basic Education (DBE), Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Independent Examinations Board (IEB) and South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute (SACAI) to administer the 2026 year-end examinations.

Universities challenged to prepare graduates for AI-driven future

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has called on universities to prepare students for an increasingly artificial intelligence (AI) driven world, while ensuring that South Africa develops the skills and research capacity needed to shape the technology.

IMC outlines measures to strengthen asylum system, border management

Thursday, October 8, 2026

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration has outlined a series of measures to strengthen South Africa’s asylum system and broader migration management following the Constitutional Court judgment that expanded access to the asylum determination process.

PRASA to run trains for MTN8 Final spectators

Thursday, October 8, 2026

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) will operate extended train services this weekend for supporters attending the MTN8 Final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

ConCourt asylum ruling does not automatically grant refugee status – IMC

Thursday, October 8, 2026

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration has moved to quell widespread confusion and misinformation surrounding the Constitutional Court judgment on asylum applications, stressing that the ruling does not automatically grant refugee status or permanent residence to people entering South Africa.