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BMA intercepts cigarette smuggling operation

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has commended the successful interception of a cigarette smuggling operation at the Beitbridge Port of Entry through the use of advanced drone surveillance technology.

DFFE explains mass fish mortality

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has reiterated that while the mass fish mortality observed in the Hartenbos Estuary in Mossel Bay is not linked to the red tide, it is also not due to a sewerage spillage.

NSFAS processes 2026 funding applications

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has processed 893 847 funding applications for 2026 - prior to the start of the academic year.

SA condemns US military action against Venezuela at UN Security Council

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

The unilateral military strikes conducted by the United States against Venezuela, along with the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse from Venezuelan territory for transfer to the United States, constitute a blatant violation of Venezuela’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.

South Africa made this assertion during a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting focused on the situation in Venezuela. The statement was delivered by Jonathan Passmoor, South Africa's Acting Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN. 

DBE reminds matric candidates: Second Chance Programme is free

Monday, January 5, 2026

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has encouraged National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates, who were unsuccessful in their initial attempt at the exams, to make use of the official Second Chance Programme.

Department gives update on West Coast red tide

Monday, January 5, 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed that the event where large numbers of dead white mussel, whelks and other shellfish were washed out at St Helena Bay and Elandsbaai on the West Coast has remained confined to those two areas.