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Last call for athletes to participate in region 5 marathon

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has urged all aspiring runners, young and old, seasoned, or first-time runners, to take part in the Region 5 Marathon taking place this weekend at the Union Buildings in Tshwane.

Gauteng launches Modderfontein Road upgrade project

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has presided over a sod-turning ceremony to officially mark the commencement of the Modderfontein Road (K155) Upgrade Project, between the R25 and Pretoria Road in Edenvale.

Children’s welfare remains at the heart of our work, Tolashe

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Protecting and uplifting children remains at the heart of the Department of Social Development’s mandate, Minister Sisisi Tolashe told the Portfolio Committee on Social Development, in Parliament, on Wednesday.

Social Development, SASSA and NDA work hard to enhance services

Thursday, October 9, 2025

The Department of Social Development, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the National Development Agency (NDA) have been praised for the sector’s improved performance during the 2024/2025 financial year.

PRASA increases commuter trips to 77 million

Thursday, October 9, 2025

During the 2024/25 financial year, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) saw an increase in passenger trips to 77 million, a significant increase from the previous financial year total of 39.4 million.

Minister Manamela calls for calm amid Fort Hare unrest

Thursday, October 9, 2025

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has implored all students and stakeholders to refrain from violence, intimidation and damage to property following the escalating unrest at the University of Fort Hare on Wednesday evening.

Public Works on the right track, annual report shows

Thursday, October 9, 2025

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure on Wednesday welcomes the support after it presented its annual performance report before the members of the Public Works and Infrastructure Portfolio Committee.