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SA, Namibia strengthens ties with seven agreements

Friday, July 17, 2026

South Africa and Namibia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation by signing seven agreements aimed at boosting trade, investment, industrialisation and regional integration during the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria.

Cassim engages NSFAS over student funding, allowance delays

Friday, July 17, 2026

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim has met with National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Administrator Professor Hlengani Mathebula to address student concerns over funding delays, outstanding GAP or vetting process investigations, allowance payments and the processing of appeals.

Government expands water access through 67 Mandela Day projects

Friday, July 17, 2026

Government will use this year's Mandela Day to launch 67 decentralised water supply projects across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape as part of a national drive to provide safe and reliable water to underserved communities.

President Ramaphosa to launch Hammanskraal water treatment plant

Friday, July 17, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to officially commission the Klipdrift 50-megalitre-per-day Package Water Treatment Plant in Hammanskraal, as part of the Department of Water and Sanitation's Mandela Day programme to expand access to safe drinking water.

Special Economic Zones attract R14.8 billion in revenue

Friday, July 17, 2026

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa’s Special Economic Zones (SEZ) programme has attracted R14.8 billion in revenue and created more than 30 000 jobs across sectors including automotive manufacturing, agro-processing and renewable energy.

South Africa, Namibia strengthen gender equality cooperation

Friday, July 17, 2026

South Africa and Namibia are set to deepen bilateral cooperation on gender equality and women's empowerment following talks between Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga and Namibia's Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Dr Emma Kantema.