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Election of IDT chairperson and deputy welcomed

Monday, July 21, 2025

Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the election of the Independent Development Trust (IDT) chairperson and deputy chairperson, describing it as a step toward cleaning up the agency.

Suspects to appear in court for illegal mining

Monday, July 21, 2025

Sixteen undocumented foreign nationals, who were arrested during an anti-illegal mining crackdown, are expected to appear at the Pilgrim's Rest Periodical Court today.

Treasury notes remarks on SANDF funding

Monday, July 21, 2025

The National Treasury says it has noted with concern remarks made by Navy Head Admiral Monde Lobese on the budget of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).

South Africa convenes high-level Indaba to tackle FMD outbreaks

Monday, July 21, 2025

South Africa is currently experiencing significant and ongoing challenges with widespread outbreaks of Foot and Mouth disease (FMD), affecting several provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Gauteng and, most recently, the Free State.

SA condemns Israeli attack on Damascus 

Sunday, July 20, 2025

The South African government has condemned Israel’s attacks on the Syrian capital Damascus, blowing up part of the Syrian Ministry of Defence and hitting airstrikes near the Presidential Palace.