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Public Works Minister welcomes appointment of IDT CEO

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), Dean Macpherson, has welcomed the appointment of Alford Sifiso Nsibande as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Independent Development Trust (IDT) following Cabinet approval on 23 September 2026.

CIPC helps to combat money laundering

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Minister Parks Tau says South Africa’s efforts to enhance financial integrity and combat money laundering will be implemented through the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) beneficial ownership register and inter-agency collaboration.

Police probe 40kg of dagga found at Kruger National Park

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Police are investigating the seizure of approximately 40 kilograms of suspected cannabis (dagga) transported in a vehicle belonging to a park concessionaire at the Kruger National Park.

Learning to listen differently

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

For Kelebogile Boleu, becoming a mother also meant becoming a student who had to learn a new language and how to advocate for a child whose experience of the world is different from her own.

SAWS warns of heavy rain, severe thunderstorms and hail

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe thunderstorms accompanied by heavy downpours, strong damaging winds, hail and excessive lightning in Gauteng, central to eastern parts of North West, and central to western parts of Limpopo on Wednesday.

Saving lives: rising above Letaba floodwaters

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Losing her car and other belongings was not at the top of Mpho Mudau’s list of priorities on 15 January 2026, when the river burst its banks at the South African National Parks (SANParks) Letaba Rest Camp in Limpopo.

Call for inclusive political process ahead of South Sudanese elections

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Sudan’s leaders to urgently address outstanding challenges ahead of the country’s first general elections since attaining independence, stressing that credible elections must be underpinned by an inclusive political process.

Four-point plan to aid the GBVF fight

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

In a bid to ensure that cases involving violence against women and children are not stalled, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a four-point recovery plan to ensure that cases are processed and that perpetrators are brought to book.