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SIU claws back billions for the state purse

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has struck a significant blow against corruption, recovering cash and assets, averting potential financial losses and securing the setting aside of contracts, all amounting to approximately R28.536 billion during the 2025/26 financial year.

Mabe to pay respects to the Mlangeni family

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Peace Mabe will visit the Mlangeni family on Wednesday to convey her condolences and pay her respects following the passing of legendary South African musician Bernard “Babsy” Mlangeni.

Home Affairs condemns disinformation on Scalabrini judgement

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has condemned disinformation about the Constitutional Court’s 7 July 2026 judgment in the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town matter, which concerns the processing of asylum applications.

Public servants to be trained on water quality management

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

The National School of Government (NSG) and the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) on Wednesday launched a four-day course for public servants on Water Resources Management and Water Quality Management in Pretoria.

Second suspect in Dube matter to appear in court

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

A second suspect arrested in connection with the murder of 44-year-old Monicca Dube, an Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party member, is expected to appear in the Cullinan Magistrate’s Court today.

Measures to address Fort Hare student concerns

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim has made an agreement with the University of Fort Hare, student leaders and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to improve student accommodation, safety and funding at the institution.

SA’s circular economy is no longer optional, it is our next economic frontier

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

South Africa stands at an important crossroads. As we confront the realities of climate change, rising resource costs, unemployment and increasing pressure on municipal waste systems, we face a simple choice: continue with an outdated economic model that treats resources as disposable, or embrace a circular economy that transforms waste into opportunity.