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Nation urged to unite behind Bafana Bafana as World Cup excitement returns

Thursday, June 11, 2026

As South Africans count down the hours to Bafana Bafana's highly anticipated clash against Mexico tonight, eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has called on the nation to rally behind the national team and embrace the spirit that united the country during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Call to do more to rid world of TB -Mashatile 

Thursday, June 11, 2026

While South Africa has made progress in fighting tuberculosis (TB), as part of Government's priority to ensure access to effective healthcare, Deputy President Paul Mashtile has called for more action to rid the world of the disease.

Pre-2009 qualifications remain valid, says Manamela

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has moved to reassure South Africans that qualifications obtained before 2009 remain valid and continue to be officially recognised, despite ongoing reforms to the country's qualifications system.

Heartbreak for Bafana Bafana

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Heartbreak was the order of the day for Bafana Bafana who went down 2-0 to Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match, on Thursday night.

Well wishes for Bafana Bafana

Thursday, June 11, 2026

With just hours to go to the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, Gauteng MEC of Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile has wished Bafana Bafana well for the tournament.

Government backs home-grown battery innovator with global ambitions

Thursday, June 11, 2026

South Africa's growing potential in advanced manufacturing and clean technology took centre stage on Wednesday as Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams visited Cape Town-based battery technology company Balancell.

Clean air is a human right

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Bernice Swart says her department remains committed to strengthening air quality governance and implementation across the country.