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Dimpane commends police for swift apprehension of murder suspect

Sunday, September 27, 2026

The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has commended Gauteng police for the swift apprehension of a suspect linked to the murder of a woman whose body was discovered at Mooifontein Cemetery in Tembisa on Saturday morning.

NTT reaffirms commitment to equality and protection of LGBTIQ rights

Sunday, September 27, 2026

The National Task Team on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Expression and Sex Characteristics (NTT on SOGIESC) has reaffirmed its mandate to advance equality, strengthen institutional responses and protect the rights of LGBTIQ+ persons.

UIF, NEF launch R1bn fund to support Black businesses and jobs

Sunday, September 27, 2026

The Department of Employment and Labour, together with Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), through the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and the National Empowerment Fund (NEF), have launched a R1 billion fund to provide seed capital and financial support to Black-owned and Black-managed businesses.

Kubayi leads SA delegation to UN crime prevention congress

Friday, September 25, 2026

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi will lead the South African delegation to the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 25 - 29 September 2026.

Stay alert and protect children during school holidays

Friday, September 25, 2026

As South African public schools closed for the September spring holiday on Wednesday, Social Development Minister Dina Pule has urged South Africans, particularly parents and guardians, to remain vigilant and take every precaution to protect children from harm.

IBSA ministers reaffirm South-South cooperation amid push for fairer global order

Friday, September 25, 2026

New York, USA — India, Brazil and South Africa have reaffirmed the role of the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Dialogue Forum as a vehicle for strengthening South-South cooperation and advancing a more representative multilateral system amid growing global geopolitical and economic challenges.

Eskom welcomes extension of Board Chairperson’s term

Friday, September 25, 2026

Eskom has welcomed Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s announcement that the term of Eskom Board Chairperson Mteto Nyati has been extended by a further three years.

Eskom board tasked with driving down electricity costs

Friday, September 25, 2026

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has tasked Eskom’s board with driving down electricity costs, improving reliability and securing the utility’s long-term future, as Dr Mteto Nyati continues as Chairperson.

Team South Africa showcases skills on global stage in Shanghai

Friday, September 25, 2026

Twenty-nine young South Africans are showcasing their technical and vocational skills alongside some of the world’s best young skilled professionals at the 48th WorldSkills International Competition in Shanghai, China.