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Acting Police Minister to welcome newly trained constables

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Acting Police Minister, Prof Firoz Cachalia, together with Deputy Ministers, Dr Polly Boshielo and Cassel Mathale, will on Friday welcome 1 918 newly trained constables to the ranks of the South African Police Service (SAPS).

President Ramaphosa attends AU-AIP water summit

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today attend the African Union–Africa Water Investment Programme (AU-AIP) Water Summit 2025, taking place from 13 to 15 August at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).

Convened in the context of South Africa’s G20 Presidency under the theme “Solidarity. Equality. Sustainability”, the landmark summit aims to close Africa’s US$30 billion annual water investment gap, by bringing together African Heads of State, G20 representatives, Global investors, ministers, private sector leaders, and development institutions.

DWYPD condemns Rustenburg student murder amid Women’s Month

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has urged communities to act as custodians of change through prevention and reporting any form of violence, and supporting survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBVF).

SA’s success story in elephant conservation

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Home to 44 000 African savanna elephants and a population that continues to grow, South Africa’s conservation efforts have demonstrated success when compared to the decline of elephant numbers in some other countries.

Government invests in empowering youth in aviation

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has outlined initiatives by government that invest in young people and create real pathways for them to build careers in the aviation sector.

Minister sets his sights on revamped higher education sector

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Several far-reaching interventions have been announced to overhaul the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector to improve inefficiencies and ensure that the sector can meet the country's needs and is fit for purpose in a changing world.

Police operations nab over 16000 suspects

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Over 16000 suspects have been arrested in Operation Shanela efforts over the last week, said the South African Police Service (SAPS).