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NSFAS, SIU welcome ruling on student funding payment contracts

Sunday, June 14, 2026

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) have welcomed a judgment by the Western Cape High Court declaring procurement processes and service agreements related to the student funding payment system unlawful and invalid.

Minister promotes SA tourism offering in Mexico

Sunday, June 14, 2026

As part of efforts to expand market access and streamline travel through digital innovation, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has met with Mexico’s Vice Secretary of Tourism, Dr Nathalie Desplas Puel, and the Secretary of Tourism of Mexico City, Alejandra Frausto, to showcase South Africa’s tourism offering.

Sibiya leads joint compliance blitz in Tshwane

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Jomo Sibiya has led a multidisciplinary high-impact inspection blitz targeting labour law violations, immigration non-compliance, and related criminal activities in Tshwane.

Well wishes for Comrades Marathon participants

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Government has extended its well wishes and support to the thousands of local and international athletes set to participate in the historic Comrades Marathon this Sunday, 14 June 2026.

Dialogue to place innovation under the spotlight 

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The role of innovation in advancing South Africa's industrial development objectives, will come under the spotlight at the National Advisory Council on Innovation’s (NACI) Policy Dialogue on Industrialisation through Innovation on Thursday.

Special Official funeral for amaNdebela akwaManala King

Friday, June 12, 2026

The traditional leader of the amaNdebele akwaManala, King Makhosoke II – Enock Makhosoke Mabhena – will be afforded a special Official Funeral Category 1, with military honours as declared by President Cyril Ramaphosa.