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Health questionnaire for travelers from DRC, Uganda

Monday, July 20, 2026

The Department of Health has announced that people travelling to South Africa from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will have to complete a health questionnaire before travelling due to the Ebola virus outbreak.

Chapter 9 institutions launch inquiry into criminal justice response to GBVF

Monday, July 20, 2026

Three Chapter 9 institutions have announced a joint National Inquiry into South Africa's criminal justice system response to Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), with the first phase focusing on survivors' experiences and the functioning of the justice system before cases go to trial.

South Africa, China deepen AI and science partnership at global summit

Monday, July 20, 2026

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Prof. Blade Nzimande has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to strengthening scientific and technological cooperation with China during a high-level bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai.

SAWS warns of a cold front later this week

Monday, July 20, 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a surface high-pressure system is expected to dominate the central and eastern parts of the country, while a cold front is forecast to move south of the country on Thursday.

E Cape CoGTA mourns passing of traditional leader Nkosi Gwadiso

Monday, July 20, 2026

The Eastern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has expressed condolences following the passing of Eastern Cape House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders chairperson, Nkosi Mpumalanga Gwadiso.

SA eyes global growth in essential oils market

Monday, July 20, 2026

South Africa will use the upcoming Essential Oils Conference to unlock new opportunities for producers across the value chain and expand its global market share.

Department undertakes raw water tariff consultations

Monday, July 20, 2026

The Department of Water and Sanitation is continuing its nationwide public consultations with key stakeholders across the country to determine bulk water tariffs for the 2027/28 financial year.