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Government addresses Ditsobotla service delivery challenges

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has assured residents of Ditsobotla Local Municipality (DLM) that government interventions currently underway are aimed at addressing challenges related to inadequate water and sanitation services, unreliable electricity supply, and poor road infrastructure.

Massive levy collection boosts food security and transformation investment in agriculture

Thursday, May 7, 2026

South Africa’s agricultural sector has surpassed the R1.155 billion mark in statutory levy collections, reinforcing the sector’s ability to invest in food security, farmer support, transformation, and global competitiveness.

According to the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) 2025 Status of Statutory Measures Report, levy income increased from R1.149 billion in 2024 to R1.155 billion in 2025, marking sustained growth above the R1 billion benchmark first achieved in the 2023/24 financial year.

Reinvestment drives sector growth

TNPA calls for proposals for bulk terminal operator

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is inviting interested parties to submit bids in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a terminal operator to finance, operate, maintain, refurbish and/or construct a Liquid Bulk Terminal at the Port of Cape Town for a 25-year concession period.

Western Cape remains vigilant as inclement weather continues

Thursday, May 7, 2026

The Western Cape Government says it continues to implement a coordinated, multi-disciplinary response to mitigate the impact of the intense weather system that has swept across parts of the province, with the Garden Route and parts of the Central Karoo among the hardest-hit areas.

Computerised testing reduces corruption at licensing centres

Thursday, May 7, 2026

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says there has been a significant decline in fraudulent learner licence passes following the introduction of computerised testing systems at licensing centres across South Africa.

Cabinet updated on Hammanskraal Clean Water Project

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Cabinet received progress report on the Hammanskraal Clean Water Project that is driven by Magalies Water under the Department of Water and Sanitation and the City of Tshwane.