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Select Committee embarks on Free State, KZN oversight visits 

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Parliament’s Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration (Traditional Affairs, Human Settlements and Water and Sanitation) is visiting the Ngwathe Local Municipality in the Free State today as part of efforts to ensure service delivery to the area.

DBE congratulates Limpopo learners at global robotics challenge

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has congratulated two Limpopo learner teams, Robo-Kidz from Mashupye Tladi Primary School, winners of the Junior Category, and Roborise from Bokamoso Secondary School, winners of the Senior Category, for representing South Africa at the prestigious Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale in Geneva, Switzerland.

PIE Amendment Bill submission deadline extended to August

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has extended the public comment period for the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill by one month, from 6 July to 6 August 2026.

North West MECs to engage Kgetleng-Rivier on financial recovery plan

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

North West Finance MEC Kenetswe Mosenogi and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Oageng Molapisi will engage the Kgetleng-Rivier Municipal Council on the revised implementation approach for the municipality's Financial Recovery Plan during a special council sitting on Wednesday.

SAPS rejects misleading report on Nigerian national 

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has rejected misleading social media information regarding the death in custody of a Nigerian national in the Sunnyside policing precinct in Tshwane.

Local leadership key to unlocking economic growth

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Western Cape Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism MEC, Dr Ivan Meyer, has emphasised the critical role of local councillors in unlocking economic growth and creating jobs.

Electoral Commission hosts orientation workshops

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The Electoral Commission is hosting a series of orientation workshops across all nine provinces to assist registered political parties and prospective independent candidates in using the Online Candidate Nomination System (OCNS) ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections in November.